Nilam Patel Bahushrut Foundation Study Abroad Scholarship 2025

Nilam Patel Bahushrut Foundation Study Abroad Scholarship 2025, is an initiatve by the Nilam Patel Bahushrut Foundation (a public charitable trust) to support hearing-impaired students from Gujarat and Maharashtra. The selected students will receive:scholarships, prizes and awards for higher studies 

Source: Nilam Patel Bahushrut Foundation

This scholarship is being offered by the Nilam Patel Bahushrut Foundation.

To be eligible for this scholarship, an applicant must:-

• be categorised as a hearing-impaired student
• be domiciled in Gujarat or Maharashtra
• be pursuing a bachelor's or master's program in any reputed college or university abroad

The top 7 students will be awarded scholarships, prizes and recognition for their academic excellence. The awards are presented as follows:-

• Manubhai D Shah Award for Academic Excellence - 1st Rank holder at SSC level
• Vasumati M Shah Award for Academic Excellence - 2nd Rank holder at SSC level
• Pushpaben R Vora Award for Academic Excellence - 1st Rank holder at HSC level
• Jayaben N Parikh Award for Academic Excellence - 2nd Rank holder at HSC level
• Dayabhai C Sutaria Award for Academic Excellence - 1st Rank holder at Graduate level
• Padmavati D Sutaria Award for Academic Excellence - 2nd Rank holder at Graduate level
• Maniben Chunilal Sutaria Award for Academic Excellence - 1st Rank holder at Post Graduate level

Eligible applicants can apply for the scholarship through the following steps:-

Step 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' button.
Step 2: Click the 'Register' button and fill in the required registration details. (Note - If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID)
Step 3: Navigate to 'Application Form-Study Abroad Scholarship' and download it.
Step 4: Fill in the details required in the application form and upload the required documents.
Step 5: Send the application to the administrative office of the trust by post to the below address:

Nilam Patel Bahushrut Foundation
303, Aries Palms, Tower – B
5/6 Shobhana Nagar
Vasana Road, Vadodara, 390015
Gujarat, India

• Copy of correspondence with the university(s) seeking admission
• Copy of your university application(s)and/or acknowledgement(s)from the university(s)applied for
• University offer letter of confirmed admission in graduate or postgraduate program
• Copy of the passport and student visa to study in the university where admitted
• Attested copies of the certificates and transcripts mentioned in the Part B of application form

The candidates will be selected based on the fulfilment of the eligibility criteria.

Application Deadline: 31th August 2025

Question: What happens if I receive admission after the application deadline?
Answer: If your university admission confirmation arrives after August 31st, you may need to apply for the next cycle. The foundation does not accept late applications.

Question: What is the Nilam Patel Bahushrut Foundation Study Abroad Scholarship 2025?
Answer: The Nilam Patel Bahushrut Foundation Study Abroad Scholarship is a merit-based financial aid program designed to support hearing-impaired students from Maharashtra and Gujarat who wish to pursue Bachelor’s or Master’s degrees at reputed international universities

Question: What benefits does the scholarship provide?
Answer: The scholarship covers tuition fees, living expenses, and academic costs based on merit and financial need. Award amounts vary depending on the student’s achievements and university.

Question: Can students from outside Maharashtra and Gujarat apply?
Answer: No, the scholarship is exclusively for hearing-impaired students who are permanent residents of Maharashtra or Gujarat.

Question: How will I be notified if I am selected?
Answer: Selected candidates receive an official email notification from the foundation in October, followed by a formal award ceremony.