FFE Scholarship 2024-25 : Foundation For Excellence

Organisation : Foundation For Excellence (FFE)
Scholarship Name : FFE Scholarship 2024-25
Applicable For : Professional Degree Courses
Applicable State/UT : All India
Last Date : 31st December 2024
Website : https://ffe.org/scholarships/

What is FFE Scholarship?

FFE finds bright and deserving students with financially constrained backgrounds who performed exceptionally well at state and national level entrance exams. Once a facilitator verifies the student’s financial need, the scholarship is awarded and their journey begins. Applicants who are the first graduates of the family will be preferred over applicants who are the second or third child of the family taking up graduation. Scholarship window open for Batch of 2024-25. Last date of application is 31st December 2024.

Who Can Apply For FFE Scholarship?

Academic Eligibility:
** Only Professional Degree Courses Eligible For Scholarships Are B.E./B.Tech, Integrated 5-Year Dual-Degree M.Tech, MBBS and LLB.
** Only First-Year Applicants Beginning Their Studies In B.E., B.Tech, Integrated 5-Year Dual-Degree M.Tech ,MBBS and LLB Are Eligible.
** Applicants Are Expected To Have Passed Their Higher Secondary / Pre-University / Intermediate / CBSE/ISC Or Equivalent Board Qualifying Examination After 2021.
** Admission To Professional Degree Courses/Institutions Is Based On The Merit Rank Awarded At The State Or National Level Entrance Exams, Or Through A Counselling Process Conducted At The State Level, As Seen In The Table Below.

Note: Diploma Students Admitted To B.E., B.Tech Courses On A Lateral Basis. B.Arch, BDS Students Are Not Eligible.

Financial Criteria:
** The gross family income criteria: Annual Income should be less than Rs 3.00 Lacs. Gross income refers to the income before deductions for taxes or other purposes.
** In addition to gross family income, the education and occupation of parents as well as family members including an elder brother(s) and sister(s), the family’s living conditions and the total expenses being incurred by the family on the applicant’s education will be taken into consideration for determining the financial eligibility of an applicant.
** Applicants who are the first graduates of the family will be preferred over applicants who are the second or third child of the family taking up graduation.

Employees:
** Salary/payslip from the employer is mandatory.
** Details on his/her basic salary and all allowances and deductions are necessary for the payslip.
** The employer and the facilitator should certify the salary/payslip.

Note:
Submission of an Income certificate from a local or other government authority in lieu of a salary/payslip is not acceptable.

Retirees or Pensioners:
1. Pension statement from the pension authority and/or from an authorized bank showing the gross monthly pension of the family member, inclusive of any supplementary allowances and before any deductions are required.
2. Pensioners should also provide documents to show the official status or designation, gross salary drawn at the time of retirement and the name of the employing organization.
3. If the parent / guardian has recently retired under a voluntary retirement scheme

Reasons For Retirement:
The number of lump-sum benefits received on retirement should be disclosed.

Business (or) Self-Employed:
An income certificate issued by any government authority or the income tax return should be submitted in support of the gross family income specified in the application.

Note: Specific details of the nature and size of the business or self-employment should also be provided.

Agriculturists, Farmers (or) Cultivators:
** An income certificate from a recognized or competent authority should be submitted.
** Details of the nature and size of the landholding crops grown, etc. wet or dry land irrigation should also be provided.

How To Apply For FFE Scholarship?

While the Program’s main focus is providing financial support for qualified students interested in Technology, Engineering and Medicine, FFE’s assistance extends beyond finances and includes training, mentorship and advice from a vast network of donors and alumni. This assistance is available irrespective of the applicant’s caste, community, gender or religion. The only eligibility criteria for the Program are academic performance and family income.

Application Process:
** Online Application
** Verification Process
** Submit Documents
** Selection Announced

Apply Here : https://ffe.org/scholarships/#apply

Documents Required For FFE Scholarship

List of Mandatory Documents
** XII Marksheet
** Entrance Rank Certificate
** Counselling Letter For Seat Allotment
** Family Income Certificate Or Salary Slip (For 3 Months) Or IT Return Form
** E-Aadhaar Or Scanned Copy Of Your Original Aadhaar
** Tuition/Hostel/Mess Paid Receipts
** Bank Passbook Copy For Bank Account Details Confirmation
** Bonafide certificate issued by college
** Fee Structure for the course issued by College
** Parent’s or Guardian’s Declaration

What is the Last Date of FFE Scholarship?

Last Date of Foundation For Excellence (FFE) Scholarship is 31st December 2024