Project AMARA Scholarship 2025–26
Overview
Project AMARA is a scholarship designed to help students from underprivileged backgrounds turn their aspirations into reality. It supports those who work hard in academics, want to build meaningful careers, and are committed to making a positive difference. In addition to financial assistance, selected students may also gain access to skill development opportunities and essential learning resources that enhance their future prospects.
The program is implemented by CSRPath, which manages applications, outreach, and student–partner matching. Scholarships are sponsored by corporate CSR partners, NGOs, and other supporting organizations. Selection is merit-cum-means with clear eligibility criteria and a transparent review process.
Eligibility
Academic qualification
- Open to Indian nationals enrolled in any year of an eligible UG or PG course at a recognized college/university in India.
- Students with a stipend or internship are not eligible.
- Minimum 60% marks in the last academic year (or equivalent CGPA).
- Students who joined under the management quota are not eligible.
Course eligibility
Choose the stream that matches your course, then provide full course details in the application.
Stream | Courses |
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Medical & Health Sciences | MBBS, BDS, BPT, AYUSH, B.Sc Nursing, B.Pharm, Allied Health Sciences, B.Sc Medical Laboratory Technology, etc. |
Engineering, Agriculture & Technical Courses | B.Tech, B.E., B.Sc. Agriculture, B.Arch, Diploma in Engineering, B.Sc. Horticulture, BCA, B.Sc. IT, etc. |
General Degree | B.A., B.Sc. (non-medical), B.Com, BBA, BSW, etc. |
Postgraduate | M.A., M.Sc., M.Com, MBA, M.Tech, MCA, MSW, etc. |
Entrance exam rank (if applicable)
- National level: up to rank 2,00,000
- State level: up to rank 25,000
- Students remain eligible if admission is based on Class 12 or UG marks.
- Students whose admissions are in progress can fill out the preliminary application.
Family income
- Annual family income should be less than ₹5,00,000 from all sources.
Benefits
- Financial support toward academic expenses.
- In-kind support, like a laptop or other learning devices.
- Access to learning and skill-building opportunities through partner-led programs.
Exact benefits depend on partner contributions for that year’s cohort and will be confirmed at the award stage. Awards are typically for one academic year.
Application process
Step 1 – Preliminary application
Fill out the preliminary application to validate eligibility and register for the scholarship. If you qualify, you will receive an email with your Application Reference Number (ARN) and the link to the full application. Students with admissions in progress can complete this step.
Step 2 – Full scholarship application
Use the personalized link (tied to your ARN) to complete the detailed application for your stream. Ensure all required details and documents are provided.
Step 3 – Verification
If shortlisted, submit supporting documents and attend a brief interaction if required.
Step 4 – Matching and award
Partners fund selected students based on CSRPath’s recommendation and verification outcomes. Final awards are communicated by email.