The Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS), offers robust financial support to make geospatial education accessible, particularly for women and underrepresented groups. Primarily targeting its ~60 annual PG intakes (M.Tech, M.Sc, PG Diploma), scholarships emphasize sponsored admissions for government nominees (80-90% of seats) with full coverage, including stipends. For self-financed students, merit-based and category-specific aids reduce nominal fees (INR 10,000-50,000/year).
External government schemes like Post-Matric Scholarships for SC/ST/OBC and fee waivers for EWS/PH candidates further alleviate costs. With a focus on research in remote sensing and geoinformatics, IIRS integrates scholarships with internships and outreach, benefiting over 30,000 alumni in ISRO, NRSC, and private firms. Applications align with admissions (May-July 2025), promoting inclusivity in earth observation careers.
| Scholarship Name | Eligibility | Benefits | Application Process |
| Sponsored Fellowships (ISRO/DoS) | Nominated by govt depts/universities/PSUs; Relevant bachelor's (60%+); For M.Tech/M.Sc/PG Diploma | Full tuition (INR 10,000-15,000 waiver) + INR 12,400/month stipend (2 years); Hostel/mess subsidy | Nomination via sponsoring org; Apply online by May 31, 2025; Interview for shortlist |
| Post-Matric Scholarship (SC/ST/OBC) | SC/ST/OBC students; Family income < INR 2.5 lakh; 60% in qualifying degree | Full tuition refund + maintenance (INR 3,500-12,000/year); Books allowance | Online via NSP (scholarships.gov.in) by Oct 31, 2025; Submit caste/income certificate to IIRS |
| Merit-cum-Means Scholarship | Self-financed; 60%+ aggregate; Income < INR 2.5 lakh | 50-100% tuition waiver (up to INR 50,000); Merit medals/certificates | Apply during admission; Submit marksheets/income proof; Awarded post-merit list (July 2025) |
| Fee Waiver Scheme (EWS/PH) | EWS (income < INR 8 lakh) or Physically Handicapped; Enrolled in PG programs | 100% fee waiver + priority hostel; Reservation quota (5-10%) | State govt portal or IIRS admission form; Disability/income cert required; Auto-applied in counseling |
| Research Assistantships/Fellowships | Meritorious PG/PhD; Sponsored by ISRO projects | INR 8,000-15,000/month + project funding; For thesis in RS/GIS | Apply via faculty supervisor; Deadlines per project (e.g., Nov 2025 for new calls) |