Eligibility Criteria:
To be eligible for the D. K. Bhave Scholarship, the applicant must meet the following conditions:
Educational Background:
- Be a graduate of the Engineering Faculty of Savitribai Phule Pune University, or
- Be a final-year student pursuing a B.E./B.Tech (in any branch) from an NBA-accredited institution within the PMC or PCMC area.
Admission Requirement:
- Must have secured confirmed admission for a master's degree in Engineering and Technology at an accredited university in the USA, Canada, Germany, or England, based on merit.
Academic Performance:
- Must maintain a minimum academic record of a B grade or higher.
Exclusion:
- Students already enrolled in a Master's degree program in Engineering abroad are not eligible.
Benefits:
- The scholarship covers up to 50% of the total estimated first-year costs for a Master's degree program in Engineering.
- This includes tuition fees, books, room and board, and incidental expenses as determined by the admitting university.
- Exclusions: The scholarship does not cover travel, visa fees, GRE exam fees, application fees, or other similar expenses.
- The funds will be directly sent to the admitting university to benefit the recipient.
Required Documents:
Applicants must submit the following documents along with their application:
- Duly signed application form (2 pages).
- Recommendation letter from the Director/Principal of the College (original).
- A 1-2 page written statement of purpose with the applicant's signature.
- Confirmed admission letter from the concerned university or institute.
- Final-year marksheet of the B.E./B.Tech. degree or 7th semester marksheet (if the final year marksheet is not yet available).
- Copies of the following documents:
- Passport.
- PAN Card.
- Aadhaar Card.
- Permanent address proof (e.g., electricity bill, telephone bill).
- Parent's Aadhaar card copy.
- Parent's address proof containing a detailed postal address.
- Documentation of any achievements during the B.E./B.Tech program (excluding research papers), such as certificates of participation or competition wins.
- I-20 form (if available).
Application Deadline:
The last date to apply for the D. K. Bhave Scholarship 2025 is 30th May 2025
How to Apply for the D. K. Bhave Scholarship 2025
Follow these steps to apply for the D. K. Bhave Scholarship 2025:
Check Eligibility:
- Ensure you meet the eligibility criteria outlined above, such as being a graduate or final-year student from Savitribai Phule Pune University, having secured confirmed admission to a master’s program in Engineering at an accredited university in the USA, Canada, Germany, or England, and maintaining the required academic performance.
Prepare Required Documents:
- Gather all the necessary documents listed below:
- Duly signed application form (2 pages).
- Recommendation letter from the Director/Principal of your college (original).
- A written statement of purpose (1-2 pages) with your signature.
- A copy of the confirmed admission letter from the university.
- Final-year marksheet of your B.E./B.Tech degree or 7th semester marksheet.
- Copies of the following:
- Passport.
- PAN Card.
- Aadhaar Card.
- Permanent address proof (e.g., electricity bill, telephone bill).
- Parent's Aadhaar card and address proof.
- Documentation of achievements during your B.E./B.Tech. program (certificates of participation, competition wins, etc.).
- I-20 form (if available).
Fill Out the Application Form:
- Download and complete the D. K. Bhave Scholarship application form (usually available on the Savitribai Phule Pune University website or from the scholarship office).
Prepare and Sign Documents:
- Ensure all documents are signed as required. Include your signature on the statement of purpose and any other document that needs it.
Submit Your Application:
- Submit your duly completed application form along with all the required documents to the Scholarship Office at Savitribai Phule Pune University, or follow the submission guidelines mentioned on the university’s scholarship portal.
Wait for Processing:
- After submission, the university will process your application and verify the details. You may be contacted for further steps or clarification if needed.
Receive the Scholarship:
- If selected, the scholarship will be awarded, and the funds will be sent directly to your admitted university to cover your first-year costs, as specified in the scholarship terms.
