Western Digital Scholarship Program 2024-25

What is Western Digital Scholarship?

Western Digital Scholarship Program 2024-25 is sponsored by Western Digital. This Scholarship aims to financially empower students from marginalized communities. This initiative offers a one-time scholarship of up to ₹75,000 to Persons with Disabilities (PWD) and transgender students pursuing graduation, postgraduation and PhD degrees in STEM-related fields. Last Date of Scholarship is 27th November 2024.

Eligibility of Western Digital Scholarship

** Open to Persons with Disabilities (PWD) and transgender students pursuing graduation, postgraduation, and PhD programs in STEM-related fields.
** Applicants must have secured a minimum of 50% marks in class 12th or their previous semester or preceding class.
** Open to students across India.
** Children of employees of Western Digital and Buddy4Study are ineligible.

Benefits of Western Digital Scholarship

Up to ₹75,000 as a one-time scholarship

Note: The scholarship covers 100% of educational expenses, including:
** Academic expenses (Tuition Fee, Admission Fee, Exam Fee, Books, etc.)
** Living expenses (Hostel Fee, Mess Fee, Uniform, etc.)
** Devices (Laptop, Mobile, Equipment, etc.)
** Monthly allowance

Documents Required for Western Digital Scholarship

** Recent passport-sized photograph
** Institution current admission proof (Admission Letter/Institution ID Card)
** Previous class/semester’s mark sheet
** Payment receipts for educational expenses (tuition fees, hostel fees, books, etc.) along with the fee structure for the academic year
** Bonafide letter from the college stating the total fees/expenses incurred by the applicant in an academic year/annual cycle
** Class 12 mark sheet
** Proof of identity (PAN Card, Aadhaar Card, Driving License, etc.)
** Bank passbook
** Document proof for transgender and physical disability

How to Apply for Western Digital Scholarship?

** Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button below.
** Login to Buddy4Study with your registered ID and navigate to the ‘Application Form Page’.
** If you haven’t registered yet, please sign up on Buddy4Study using your email, mobile number, or Gmail account.
** You will now be redirected to the ‘Western Digital Scholarship Program 2024-25’ application form page.
** Click on the ‘Start Application’ button to begin the application process.
** Fill in the required details in the online application form.
** Upload relevant documents.
** Accept the ‘Terms and Conditions’ and click on ‘Preview’.
** If all the details filled in by the applicant are correctly showing on the preview screen, click on the ‘Submit’ button to complete the application process.

Selection Process of Western Digital Scholarship

i. Applicants need to fill out a multi-step online application form providing:
** Personal details
** Academic details
** Documents
** References

ii. Answering subjective questions about their aspirations
iii. Shortlisting applicants based on Gender, Merit, Family needs, Crisis, etc.
iv. Document check followed by Telephonic/video recorded interactions
v. Profiles of top-ranking selected students will be shared with the scholarship provider
vi. Final approval from the scholarship provider, followed by the announcement of scholars

What is the Last Date of Western Digital Scholarship?

Last Date of Western Digital Scholarship Program 2024-25 is 27th November 2024.

Author : Admin