CF Sparkle Inclusive Scholarship Programme for Higher Education

Scholarship Details

This is an initiative by the Cognizant Foundation that aims to promote inclusion by supporting meritorious women/girls, students with disability, and transgender students who belong to a low-income family group in continuing their education which further leads to employability. Under this scholarship programme, students who are currently pursuing the first year of their undergraduate degree in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) and degree/diploma in Vocational Technical Education, Paramedical Sciences, and Allied Health Sciences commencing the academic year 2022-23 are entitled to receive a scholarship amount per year till the completion of their course.

Award

For both Undergraduate STEAM Courses and Diploma/Undergraduate Healthcare Courses

Maximum scholarship of up to INR 75,000 per year (based on actual expenditure) till the completion of the course.

[Note: The scholarship fund can be utilized only for academic expense purposes which includes tuition fees, hostel fees, food, internet, device, laptop, books, stationery, etc.]

Eligibility

For Undergraduate STEAM Courses

• Students of Indian origin, from Pan India, are eligible.
• Open for women, students with disability, and transgender students. 
• Applicants must be pursuing a first-year of their undergraduate degree in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) courses in the academic year 2022-23 at top NAAC accredited colleges (above A rating) and/or NIRF-ranked Institutions.
• Applicants must have scored a minimum of 60% marks in their Class 12 examination.
• The annual family income of the applicants from all sources should not exceed INR 5 Lakh. 
• Children of employees of Cognizant, Cognizant Foundation, and Buddy4Study are not eligible to apply.

For Diploma/Undergraduate Healthcare Courses

• Students of Indian origin, from Pan India, are eligible.
• Open for girls, students with disability, and transgender students. 
• Applicants must be pursuing a diploma or undergraduate degree in Vocational Technical Education (VTE), Paramedical Sciences, and Allied Health Sciences, commencing the academic year 2022-23 at top NAAC accredited colleges (above A rating) and/or NIRF-ranked Institutions and/or Government recognized ITI, Technical and other institutes with good reputation and placement track record.
• Applicants must have scored a minimum of 60% marks in their Class 12 examination. 
• The annual family income of the applicants from all sources should not exceed INR 5 Lakh. 
• Children of employees of Cognizant Foundation and Buddy4Study are not eligible to apply.

Documents Needed

For Undergraduate STEAM Courses

• Passport size photograph
• College ID Card
• Marksheet of previous education qualification (Class 12)
• A government-issued identity proof (Aadhaar Card/Voter ID/Driving License/PAN Card) 
• Current year admission proof (Fee Receipt/Admission Letter/Institution ID Card/Bonafide Certificate)
• Applicant Bank Passbook/Cancelled Cheque (Information will also be captured in the application form)
• Valid and recent Family income proof (ITR Form-16/income certificate from competent government authority/salary slips)
• Certificate of disability (for students with disabilities)

For Diploma/Undergraduate Healthcare Courses

• Passport size photograph
• College ID Card
• Marksheet of previous education qualification (Class 12)
• A government-issued identity proof (Aadhaar Card/Voter ID/Driving License/PAN Card) 
• Current year admission proof (Fee Receipt/Admission Letter/Institution ID Card/Bonafide Certificate)
• Applicant Bank Passbook/Cancelled Cheque (Information will also be captured in the application form)
• Valid and recent Family income proof (ITR Form-16/income certificate from competent government authority/salary slips)
• Certificate of disability (for students with disabilities)

Provider

The Cognizant Foundation

How To Apply

• Visit the given official website.
• Login to Buddy4Study with your registered ID and land on the ‘Application Form Page’. (If not registered - Register at Buddy4Study with your Email/Mobile number/Gmail account).
• You will now be redirected to the ‘CF Sparkle Inclusive Scholarship Programme for Higher Education’ application form page.
• Click on the ‘Start Application’ button to begin the application process.
• Fill in the required details in the online application form.
• Upload relevant documents.
• Accept the ‘Terms and Conditions’ and click on ‘Preview’. 
• If all the details are correctly filled in on the application preview screen, click on the ‘Submit’ button to complete the application process.