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SEAS

School of Engineering and Science

ESLA

Easwari School of Liberal Arts

PSB

Paari School of Business

Scholarship

Scholarship Opportunities at SRM University – AP Empowering Global Talent. Celebrating Diversity. India is one of Asia’s fastest-growing hubs for international education, and SRM University AP proudly contributes to this momentum through a wide array of scholarship programs. These scholarships not only recognize academic excellence but also promote cultural diversity, inclusivity, and global outreach.

Study in India Scholarship

An initiative by the Government of India, this scholarship offers full or partial tuition fee waivers to eligible international students under the Study in India program.

Eligibility:

  • Must apply through the official Study in India portal. Subject to academic performance and country-specific quotas

Benefits:

  • Up to 100% tuition fee waiver

Merit-Based Scholarship

Rewarding academic excellence: This scholarship recognizes outstanding academic achievements at the high school level.

Eligibility:

  • Based on +2/Grade 12 or equivalent academic performance Continued eligibility subject to maintaining CGPA during the course

Benefits:

  • Tuition fee waiver ranging from 20% to 85%(Varies based on the regions for UG Admissions). Renewable annually upon maintaining required academic standards

Diversity Scholarship

Celebrating global perspectives: We value an inclusive campus and encourage students from underrepresented regions.

Eligibility:

  • Applicants from countries or regions with no prior representation at SRM University AP

Benefits:

  • Up to 100% tuition fee waiver

Non-Resident Indian (NRI)

An Indian citizen who resides outside India for more than 182 days in a financial year, typically for employment, business, or education purposes

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Must hold an Indian passport
  • Reside outside India continuously or intermittently for at least 182 days in the preceding year.

NRI Sponsored Candidates

Students who are Indian citizens residing in India but are financially sponsored by a first-degree relative who is an NRI.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Sponsorship must be from parents, siblings, or guardians who are NRIs.
  • Proof of relationship and financial sponsorship is required.

Persons of Indian Origin (PIO) (Merged with OCI)

A person of Indian origin who was a citizen of another country. As of 2015, all PIO cards have been merged with OCI cards.

Current Status

  • PIO cardholders are now considered OCI cardholders.
  • All benefits and rights are governed under OCI guidelines.

Overseas Citizen of India (OCI)

A foreign national (except those from Pakistan or Bangladesh) who was eligible to become an Indian citizen or is a descendant of a former Indian citizen.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Must hold a valid OCI card issued by the Government of India.
  • Can be of Indian origin up to great-grandparents.

Referral Scholarship

Your network, your reward: If you’re already part of our student or alumni family, you can refer friends or relatives and receive a reward for every successful enrollment through your reference.

Eligibility:

  • Referrer must be a current student or alumnus
  • Referred student must successfully enroll

Benefits:

  • Cash reward or fee concession for each successful referral
  • Recognition in the student ambassador network
  • Priority for student exchange and cultural immersion programs

Foreign Nationals (FN)

Students who are citizens of countries other than India and do not hold an OCI or PIO card.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Must hold a valid foreign passport.
  • Require a student visa to study in India.

Study in India Scholarship Opportunities

India, one of the fastest-growing educational destinations in Asia, offers a wide array of scholarship programs to empower and attract talented students from across the globe. These scholarships not only support academic aspirations but also promote diversity, inclusivity, and excellence.

Scholarships

Scholarship types (study in India scholarship / Merit Scholarship / Diversity Scholarship / Sibling Scholarship / Referrals, and details

Merit-Based Scholarship

Rewarding academic excellence.

The Merit Scholarship is designed to support bright students with consistent academic performance. This scholarship encourages students to continue their excellence throughout their academic journey in India.

Eligibility:

  • Based on +2/Grade 12 performance or equivalent
  • Renewal based on semester GPA

Benefits:

  • 20% to 85% tuition fee waiver, depending on performance
  • Renewable every academic year upon maintaining GPA

Diversity Scholarship

Celebrating global perspectives.

The Merit Scholarship is designed to support bright students with consistent academic performance. This scholarship encourages students to continue their excellence throughout their academic journey in India.

Eligibility:

  • Students from underrepresented countries or regions where we don’t have a single student from that country

Benefits:

  • 100% tuition fee waiver
  • Priority for student exchange and cultural immersion programs

Sibling Scholarship

Because education runs in the family.

Families who entrust multiple children to our university receive special support. The Sibling Scholarship encourages families to continue their educational journey with us.

Eligibility:

  • One or more siblings are enrolled in the university
  • Proof of relationship required

Benefits:

  • 10%–25% tuition fee waiver for the second or subsequent sibling

Referral Scholarship

Your network, your reward

If you’re already part of our student or alumni family, you can refer friends or relatives and receive a reward for every successful enrollment through your reference.

Eligibility:

  • Referrer must be a current student or alumnus
  • Referred student must successfully enroll

Benefits:

  • Cash reward or fee concession for each successful referral
  • Recognition in the student ambassador network
  • Classification and description of admission (NRI/OCI…)

Non-Resident Indian (NRI)

Definition:

An Indian citizen who resides outside India for more than 182 days in a financial year, typically for employment, business, or education purposes

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Must hold an Indian passport
  • Reside outside India continuously or intermittently for at least 182 days in the preceding year.

Key Highlights:

  • Eligible for NRI quota admissions in select institutions.
  • Fee structure usually differs from domestic candidates.
  • Can remit fees in foreign currency or Indian Rupees.

NRI Sponsored Candidates

Definition:

 Students who are Indian citizens residing in India but are financially sponsored by a first-degree relative who is an NRI.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Sponsorship must be from parents, siblings, or guardians who are NRIs.
  • Proof of relationship and financial sponsorship is required.

Key Highlights:

  • Eligible under the NRI Sponsored Category quota.
  • Fee structure often similar to that of NRIs or slightly lower.
  • Useful for families who wish to support education from abroad without relocating the student.

Persons of Indian Origin (PIO) (Merged with OCI)

Definition:

 A person of Indian origin who was a citizen of another country. As of 2015, all PIO cards have been merged with OCI cards.

Current Status

  • PIO cardholders are now considered OCI cardholders.
  • All benefits and rights are governed under OCI guidelines.

Overseas Citizen of India (OCI)

Definition:

A foreign national (except those from Pakistan or Bangladesh) who was eligible to become an Indian citizen or is a descendant of a former Indian citizen.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Must hold a valid OCI card issued by the Government of India.
  • Can be of Indian origin up to great-grandparents.

Key Highlights:

  • Lifelong visa to enter and live in India.
  • In many universities, treated at par with Indian citizens for admission and tuition.
  • May apply under General or OCI quota, based on university policy.

Foreign Nationals (FN)

Definition:

 Students who are citizens of countries other than India and do not hold an OCI or PIO card.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Must hold a valid foreign passport.
  • Require a student visa to study in India.

Key Highlights:

  • Eligible under International/FN quota.
  • Tuition fees are typically charged in USD or INR at international rates.
  • Must comply with visa and FRRO (Foreigners Regional Registration Office) regulations.
  • Participate in credit-bearing courses, cultural programs, or research.
  • Departments with specializations (directing to the department website)
  • Tiles with a picture and the department name Scholarship & Fee calculator (scholarship meter) in the sidebar.
  • Chatbot with student ambassador
  • Student Video Testimonials.
  • Videos of amenities provided to International students (separate dining, kitchen for cooking, lobby area in the hostel)
  • Hostel Food menu with pictures of different dishes, along with a list and scrolling pictures of people having food.
  • Announcements scrolling bar related to application deadline, classes commencement, etc.
  • Scholarship particulars