Varies funding · Study in Multiple countries
J. N. Tata Endowment Loan Scholarship
A loan scholarship of up to ₹20 lakh at 2% simple interest, plus possible travel grant and gift award
- Funder
- The J. N. Tata Endowment
- Level
- Postgraduate · Doctoral
- Coverage
- Varies
About this scholarship
Established in 1892, the J. N. Tata Endowment is the oldest scholarship of its kind in India and has funded more than 5,700 students to study abroad.
This is a loan, not a grant — repayment begins three years after you finish and runs over roughly seven years. Top performers may additionally receive a partial travel grant and a gift award, which converts part of the support into money you do not repay.
🗓️ Deadline
Applications typically open January and close late March
Award cycles shift year to year. Confirm the current deadline on the official site before you plan around it.
Eligibility
- Indian citizen
- Holding at least one undergraduate degree, or in the final year of one, from a recognised Indian institution
- Applying for postgraduate or doctoral study at a reputed university abroad
- Selected through a written test and interview process
- Open across disciplines
How to apply
- Register on the Endowment's website when the annual window opens in January
- Submit the online form with transcripts and details of your intended course
- Sit the selection test, which is held at centres across India
- Attend an interview if shortlisted
- Understand the repayment terms before accepting — this is a repayable loan
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J. N. Tata Endowment Loan Scholarship: your questions, answered
What does the J. N. Tata Endowment Loan Scholarship cover?
A loan scholarship of up to ₹20 lakh at 2% simple interest, plus possible travel grant and gift award. Established in 1892, the J. N. Tata Endowment is the oldest scholarship of its kind in India and has funded more than 5,700 students to study abroad.
Who is eligible for the J. N. Tata Endowment Loan Scholarship?
Core requirements are: Indian citizen; Holding at least one undergraduate degree, or in the final year of one, from a recognised Indian institution; Applying for postgraduate or doctoral study at a reputed university abroad; Selected through a written test and interview process; Open across disciplines. Eligibility rules are set by the funder and can change each cycle, so confirm on the official site before applying.
When is the J. N. Tata Endowment Loan Scholarship deadline?
Applications typically open January and close late March. Because award cycles shift year to year, always check the official programme website for the current date.
Is the university placement service really free?
Yes, our service is 100% free. Counselling, university matching, application support and guidance right up to your offer cost you nothing. There are no consultation fees and no agent fees, because we are funded by our university partners. The only cost you take on is the university’s own tuition or semester fees, which you pay directly to the university after you accept your offer.
What exactly do you help with?
Everything from start to finish: understanding your options, shortlisting the right programme, preparing your application and personal statement, submitting to the university, and guiding you through the offer, enrolment and visa paperwork, all with a dedicated counsellor.
Which universities can you place me into?
We place students into a range of UK and international universities, and we shortlist the best-fit options for your grades, budget and goals rather than pushing a single school. On some pages we run dedicated free placement drives for a specific partner university, and we are always adding more partners. Tell us your goals and your counsellor will map out your options.