Are you a law student looking for Law Scholarships for Indian Students? Your search ends here! From Government to Private organizations, here is a list of 7 LLB Scholarships in India for Students.
7 Law Scholarships for Indian Students 2024
1. Aditya Birla Scholarship Programme
The Aditya Birla Scholarships Programme is an homage to our legendary leader, the late Mr. Aditya Vikram Birla. A leader deeply rooted in Indian values, yet global in vision, Mr. Aditya Vikram Birla’s legacy is one that continues to inspire us.
He positioned Indian business on the global map. His success was unmatched. He took tremendous pride in being Indian and firmly believed that the key to our nation’s growth is through fostering young talent.
The Aditya Birla Scholarship Programme is our way of spawning the future generation of transformational leaders.
- Eligibility: Students from the following institutes can apply for the Scholarship: National Law School of India University, Bangalore; NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad; The WB National University of Juridical Sciences, Kolkata; Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar; National Law University, Jodhpur, Jodhpur
- Amount: INR 1,80,000 p.a. or fees at actuals, whichever is lower
- No. of Scholars: 100 students from law campuses
- Official website: Click here.
2. Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship
Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship is to provide financial assistance to meritorious students from poor families to meet a part of their day-to-day expenses while pursuing higher studies.
- Eligibility: Students who are above the 80th percentile of successful candidates in the relevant stream from the respective Board of Examination in Class XII of 10+2 pattern or equivalent.
- Amount: The amount of scholarship is Rs.12,000/-per annum at Graduation level for first three years of College and University courses and Rs.20,000/-per annum at Postgraduation level. Students pursuing professional courses, in case, where the duration of course is five (5) years/Integrated course will get Rs. 20,000/-per annum in the 4th and 5th year.
- No. of Scholars: A maximum of 82,000 fresh scholarships per annum are provided for pursuing graduate / postgraduate degree in colleges and universities and for professional courses.
- Official website: Click here.
3. Fully Funded Science & Law School Scholarship
The Fully Funded Science & Law School Scholarship is an initiative taken by Afidavit Institute of Judicial Practice to sponsor international students from all over the world to study without paying any fee in any Science or Law school under 1000 QS University Rank.
- Eligibility:
- The master program candidate must be under or equal to 30 years of age
- The previously taught course must be in the English language
- The candidate must hold the pre-admission letter of any Science & Law School under 1000 QS ranking score or the candidate holds the successful admission in the school (No more than less than 3 months later)
- Amount: Fully funded
- No. of Scholars: N/A
- Official website: Click here
- Deadline: The deadline for submitting completed applications is last day of June.
4. GEV Memorial Merit Scholarship
GEV Memorial Merit Scholarship for Law Students is an initiative of GEV Scholarship Fund Trust that aims to provide financial support to meritorious law students and help them pursue quality legal education at premier Indian institutes.
Under this scholarship, the students who are pursuing law education at undergraduate or postgraduate level get scholarships up to INR 2,00,000 per year to cover their academic expenses. The program also offers opportunities for mentorship to the selected candidates, creating a robust community of young law scholars.
- Eligibility: Students who wish to apply for this scholarship must fulfil the following eligibility criteria. They must:
- Be an Indian citizen
- Be already enrolled in any year of an LLB/LLM degree course at a recognized law institute in India, or have applied for CLAT, LSAT-India, AILET, or any other law entrance exam
- Have scored a minimum of 60% in Class X and XII board exams
- Have an annual family income of not more than INR 10,00,000 from all sources
- Be willing to sign-up for the scholarship fund’s annual mentorship programs to assist and nurture the next batches of GEV Merit Scholars
- Amount: INR 50,000 to INR 2,00,000 per year
- No. of Scholars: N/A
- Deadline: July 31
- Official website: Buddy4study
5. Nirankari Rajmata Scholarship Scheme
Sant Nirankari Charitable Foundation had earlier launched a Scholarship Scheme to provide Financial Assistance to Meritorious Students from the academic year 2014-15, on the basis of “Merit-Cum-Means”, to enable them to pursue Professional and Technical Courses at Graduate and Post-Graduate levels to excel in their life.
The scheme has evolved an objective and transparent mechanism to assist the eligible, meritorious and needy students. The Scholarship Scheme has been named as “NIRANKARI RAJMATA SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME” from the Academic Year 2015–16.
- Eligibility: Applied for LLB after securing a minimum of 90% marks in Class XII and passing Entrance Test for LLB or after qualifying Degree Exams.
- Amount: Only Tuition Fee will be paid. (The maximum ceiling of the benefit will be Rs. 75,000/- per year per student).
- No. of Scholars: NA
- Deadline: Nov 30, 2023
- Official website: Click here
6. PNB Housing Finance Limited Scholarship for law
PNB Housing Finance Protsahan Scholarship is an initiative of PNB Housing Finance Limited (PNB HFL) to support underprivileged students for their professional studies. Under this programme, PNB HFL is empowering students enrolled in Law, MBA/PGDM and CA programmes, by offering them financial assistance for their studies. The programme aims at encouraging talented students towards becoming the capable and self-reliant leaders of tomorrow.
- Eligibility:
- Open for 3rd or 4th year students enrolled in BA – LLB (Five Years Integrated Law) programmes.
- Applicants pursuing Law studies at Army Institute of Law, Mohali can apply.
- Applicants must have scored a minimum 65% marks in Class 12 and Graduation (UG) studies (both in 1st and 2nd year).
- Annual family income of the applicant must be less than or equal to INR 8,00,000 (8 lakh) per annum.
- Amount: NA
- No. of Scholars: NA
- Official website: Click here
7. Quill Foundation Scholarship
Quill Foundation is initiating a Scholarship/Mentoring Program for those who are law aspirants but lack strong financial backing. It is also for those law aspirants who want to engage in addressing the community issues while studying law.
The program involves mentoring of the students throughout their LLB program by placing them with rights groups, community organizations, and law firms. They will be trained with a vision to become community resource persons for taking up everyday struggles around rights and state provisioning.
- Eligibility: For the students to qualify for the scholarship, they must fulfill the following:
- Must pass 10+2 exams
- Must have scored minimum 60% marks in English optional/elective subjects in 10+2
- Not opting for payment/self-financing seats
- Financially week and unable to pay for their education
- Amount: NA
- No. of Scholars: NA
- Official website: Click here.
To apply for the above mentioned Law Scholarships in India, keep visiting the official website & check on the application tab.
Required Documents for Law Scholarships in India
- Identity Proof
- Passport Size Photograph
- Marksheets
- Fee receipt
- Valid Income certificate
- Bank Account details
- Minority certificate (if applicable)
- SC/ST proof (if applicable)
- Reference letter
- Recommendation letter from the head of the institution.
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