The Tata Steel Millennium Scholarships 2023-2024 serve as a significant avenue for students pursuing technical courses to overcome financial constraints and achieve their educational aspirations. These scholarships, launched by the esteemed Tata Steel Corporation, offer a financial aid of INR 50,000/- on a one-time basis to students engaged in technical courses, ensuring their uninterrupted pursuit of knowledge and career growth.
Scholarship Overview:
This scholarship is designed to support students undertaking technical and professional courses in various disciplines such as IIT, B.Tech/M.Tech, XLRI, MBBS, and more. The aim is to provide financial assistance to students who show potential and commitment in their chosen fields.
Eligibility:
- Sons, daughters, or spouses of Tata Steel officers, supervisors, and workers are eligible.
- Candidates with a minimum of 60% marks in the last qualifying examination (50% for SC/ST candidates).
- Special provision for physically challenged children of Tata Steel employees.
Categories and Benefits: Category A:
- Awarded to candidates qualifying for the JEE exam for B.Tech degree in engineering (IITs/ISM Dhanbad/IT BHU/PGDBM courses in IIMs/SLRI).
- Scholarship amount: INR 50,000 per annum.
- Also covers MBBS students.
- Total scholarships available: 120.
Category B:
- Reserved for candidates who have secured admission in predefined courses and institutions.
- Scholarship amount: INR 36,000 per annum.
- Total scholarships available: 240.
Eligible Disciplines:
- Integrated degree courses in Medicine or Engineering (including BITS Pilani and BIT-Mesra).
- Postgraduate studies in Engineering, Medicine, Computer Sciences, Business Management, and more.
- Full-time diploma courses in Hotel Management & Catering, Fashion Technology, and more.
- Five-year degree courses in law, Journalism/Mass Communication, Sports Management, Film and Arts, and more.
Application Procedure:
- The application process for the Tata Steel Millennium Scholarship is conducted online.
- Applicants need to submit essential documents along with the application form.
- The scholarship is offered through a Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) mechanism.
Important Dates and Information:
- The scholarship covers a wide range of disciplines and institutions.
- Scholarships are awarded on a yearly basis, providing crucial financial assistance.
- The application deadline, eligibility criteria, and benefits can be found on the official Tata Steel portal.