#CareerBytes: Scholarships for law students in India
Law is a highly coveted career option among youngsters in India, given the lucrative opportunities it offers. However, as the cost of education continues to rise, many might not be able to pursue law education due to financial constraints. However, there are a number of scholarships available that can help students overcome such obstacles. Check out these five scholarships for law students in India.
Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships for College and University Students
Union Education Ministry's Department of Higher Education offers the Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships for College and University Students. Annually, 82,000 scholarships (41,000 each for boys and girls) are awarded for graduate/postgraduate studies in colleges/universities and professional courses, including law. Candidates with a family income below Rs. 8 lakh/annum are eligible. The scholarship amount is Rs. 10,000/year for graduation and Rs. 20,000/annum for post-graduation.
Scholarship offered to students from minority communities
The Minority Affairs Ministry also awards 60,000 Merit-cum-Means Scholarships every year for pursuing technical/professional courses, reportedly including law programs like LLB and LLM. Students from minority communities like Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, and Parsi are eligible. Their family income shouldn't exceed Rs. 2.5 lakh/annum. Selected candidates are awarded Rs. 20,000/year (or actual fee, whichever is lower) and a maintenance allowance of Rs. 500/month.
About the Aditya Birla Group Scholarship Programme
The Aditya Birla Scholarship Programme also offers scholarships to law students. Students from select institutes can apply: National Law School of India University (Bengaluru), NALSAR University of Law (Hyderabad), WB National University of Juridical Sciences (Kolkata), and Gujarat National Law University are currently covered. For law courses, the program offers Rs. 1.8 lakh/year (or the actual fees, whichever is lower).
Scholarships for law students by Quill Foundation
Quill Foundation, a Delhi-based autonomous institution engaged in research and advocacy, also offers scholarships to law students. Under the Quill Foundation Scholarship/Mentoring Program, academically meritorious but financially weak students can get scholarships for pursuing the LLB program; candidates are also mentored throughout the course. To qualify, the applicant must have passed Class-12 (or equivalent) with a minimum score of 60% in English optional/elective subjects.
#5: GEV Memorial Merit Scholarship
The GEV Memorial Merit Scholarship Fund for Law Students is another financial aid that seeks to help deserving candidates pursue high-quality education at premier institutes. Reportedly, it offers up to Rs. 2 lakh per year as the LLB scholarship amount for selected students.
