TISS Mumbai provides an array of scholarships to its meritorious students. These scholarships are awarded to diverse groups such as SC, ST, OBC, and PWD candidates, as well as students from the North Eastern Region. Scholarships may be government-sponsored, merit-based, fellowships, or external scholarships. The university also offers foundation aids and state-sponsored scholarships and fellowships.
TTISS – Scholarship Overview
Below is a summary of the scholarships available at TISS Mumbai, categorized by the eligible group.
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TISS Mumbai also offers state-sponsored scholarships and fellowships, including scholarship schemes for students from Maharashtra like the Bharat Ratna Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Swadhar Yojana and Ambedkar National Research Fellowship (BANRF) offered by Babasaheb Ambedkar Research and Training Institute, Pune.
TTISS – Post Matric Scholarship
TISS Mumbai Post Matric Scholarship is offered to SC / ST / OBC (NC) Category students registered in TISS campuses. Students must hold a valid income certificate issued for the immediate previous financial year. The components of the scholarship include a monthly maintenance allowance, study tour charges, thesis typing / printing charges, book allowance, and book bank facility for specific courses.
TTISS – Merit-Based Scholarships
Merit-based scholarships at TISS Mumbai include the Taksheel Foundation Merit Scholarship, Cognizant Foundation Merit Fellowship, and Tata Trust Scholarship. These scholarships have various eligibility criteria including family income limits, academic performance requirements, and adherence to institutional discipline.
TTISS – Foundation Aids
Several foundation aids are offered to TISS Mumbai students, such as the Allana Foundation Aid for Muslim Minorities, Help the Blind Foundation, Indiabulls Foundation, and JM Financial Foundation-Scholarships under CSR. Eligibility requirements may include family income limits, academic performance, and disciplinary conduct.
TTISS – Requirements for Scholarships and Fellowships
Several documents are mandatory for Post Matric and other Scholarships and Fellowships at TISS Mumbai. These include caste certificates, income certificate, mark sheets, gap certificate, ration card, Aadhaar card, bank account passbook, internship certificate (if applicable), fees paid receipt, hostel certificate, and death certificate of father (if applicable).
TTISS – FAQs
Yes, TISS Mumbai does offer scholarships to SC, ST, PWD candidates, and students from the North Eastern Region. Additionally, students can avail of financial support from TISS Mumbai through the Upfront Provisional Student Aid. Eligible students can also apply for two scholarships at TISS Mumbai, provided they meet the eligibility criteria and adhere to institutional rules regarding scholarship applications.
