Bharti Airtel Scholarship 2026-27 - Apply Online for 100% Tuition Fee Coverage for Engineering Students

## Bharti Airtel Scholarship 2026-27 ### Overview **Organization:** Bharti Airtel Foundation **Scholarship Name:** Bharti Airtel Scholarship Program 2026-27 **Launched In:** 2024 **Scholarship Type:** Merit-cum-Means Based (Fully Funded) **Course Level:** Undergraduate Engineering / 5-Year Integrated Technology **Target Beneficiaries:** Deserving students (special focus on girl students) **Eligible Institutes:** Top 50 NIRF-Ranked Engineering Universities/Institutes **Application Portal:** Buddy4Study **Official Website:** https://bhartiairtelfoundation.org/bharti-airtel-scholarship --- ### About The Program Launched in 2024, the Bharti Airtel Scholarship Program is an initiative by the Bharti Airtel Foundation dedicated to supporting deserving students from diverse socio-economic backgrounds, with a particular emphasis on girl students, in becoming future technology leaders. This merit-cum-means-based scholarship is designed for students seeking admission in the first year of undergraduate engineering and 5-year integrated technology courses at the top 50 NIRF-ranked (Engineering) universities/institutes. In its inaugural year (2024-25), **276 students** were awarded the scholarship, and in 2025-26 the number increased to **500 students**. --- ### Benefits / What You Get | Benefit | Details | |---------|---------| | **Tuition Fee** | 100% annual tuition fee for the full course duration (up to 5 years) | | **Hostel & Mess Fees** | Full coverage for campus residents; equivalent support for private accommodation | | **Laptop** | High-end laptop provided to each scholar | | **Mentorship** | Regular sessions with industry leaders and academic mentors | | **Future Giving Pledge** | Scholars commit to supporting at least one student's education after employment | > **Note:** Refundable and security deposits are NOT covered under the scholarship. --- ### Eligibility Criteria To be eligible for the Bharti Airtel Scholarship, applicants must fulfill the following: - **Admission:** Confirmed admission in the first year of undergraduate or 5-year integrated courses - **Eligible Fields:** Electronics & Communication, Telecom, Information Technology, Computer Sciences, Data Sciences, Aerospace, and Emerging Technologies (AI, IoT, AR/VR, Machine Learning, Robotics) - **Institute:** Must be among the top 50 NIRF Engineering universities/institutes (latest ranking) - **Family Income:** Annual family income from all sources must not exceed **INR 8 lakh** - **Citizenship:** Must be a citizen and resident of India - **Other Scholarships:** Should not be receiving any other scholarships/grants for the same academic purposes supported by Bharti Airtel Foundation --- ### Documents Required - Government-issued identity proof (Voter ID, PAN Card, Driver's License, etc.) - Current year admission proof (admission letter, fee letter from university/institution) - Class XII marksheet - JEE scorecard or university entrance exam scorecard (whichever applicable) - Parental/Guardian income documents: - **If salaried/self-employed:** Latest ITR Form (complete) + bank statement of last 6 months - **If no taxable income/unemployed:** Government-issued income certificate + bank statement of last 6 months - Bank account details (account number, IFSC, branch address) & statement of applicant and parent/guardian for last 6 months - Bank account details of the institution - Recent passport-sized photograph of the applicant - Documents on extra-curricular activities, achievements, part-time jobs, projects, innovations, etc. - Expense receipts/rent agreement (if staying in PG/rented accommodation), if applicable - Statement of Purpose (SOP) from the applicant --- ### How to Apply Online 1. Visit the official Buddy4Study application page: https://www.buddy4study.com/page/bharti-airtel-scholarship 2. Register or log in to Buddy4Study 3. Navigate to the 'Bharti Airtel Scholarship 2026-27' interest form page 4. Fill in the required details in the online interest form 5. Upload all relevant documents 6. Review all details carefully 7. Click the **'Submit'** button to submit your interest form --- ### Important Links - **Apply Online:** [Buddy4Study - Bharti Airtel Scholarship](https://www.buddy4study.com/page/bharti-airtel-scholarship) - **Official Website:** [bhartiairtelfoundation.org](https://bhartiairtelfoundation.org/bharti-airtel-scholarship) - **Investiture Ceremony 2025:** [Watch on YouTube](https://youtu.be/muo0dM3dJYM?si=BSlCeC49mZe1X5NW) - **NIRF Rankings:** [nirfindia.org](https://www.nirfindia.org/)