Foundation for Excellence (FFE) Scholarship
🏛️ Foundation for Excellence•📍 All India
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The previous application cycle (2025–26) closed on 31 January 2026. The upcoming 2026–27 cycle is expected to open soon. We will update the links here as soon as the official notification is released.
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About the Program
FFE Scholarship supports bright students from financially constrained backgrounds to become doctors and engineers.
Benefits & Financial Support
The standard scholarship provides ₹50,000 per year for B.Tech/MBBS students. The GSK Scholars Programme under FFE provides up to ₹1,00,000 per year for MBBS students. Paid directly to the student's bank account.
Inclusions
Financial scholarships to students pursuing BE/B.Tech and MBBS degrees
Includes mentorship and skilling.
Eligibility Criteria & Income Limit
Direct Answer: To qualify for Foundation for Excellence (FFE) Scholarship, applicants must be enrolled in Undergraduate (Engineering, Medical) (General). Family annual income must be ≤ ₹3.0 Lakh/year.
Educational Qualification
Undergraduate (Engineering, Medical)
Must be enrolled in relevant courses. Minimum 70% marks required in previous exam.
Financial & Category
Selection Process
Selected based on admission rank in national/state level entrance exams (like JEE, NEET, CLAT), verified family income of ₹3.0 Lakhs or less per annum, and background verification by an FFE volunteer facilitator.
Renewal Policy
Requires passing all semester exams with no backlogs, maintaining a minimum CGPA of 6.0 (or equivalent percentage), active participation in FFE's skill training and mentoring programs, and submitting marks and fee receipts on the portal annually.
How to Apply Online
Direct Answer: Applications for Foundation for Excellence (FFE) Scholarship must be submitted online via Online. Complete eKYC, upload scanned mandatory certificates, and submit before the closing date.
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Mandatory Documents Checklist
Direct Answer: Key documents required for application include Aadhaar, Marksheet, Income Certificate. Scans must be in PDF/JPEG format (under 200 KB).
Official Last Date & Timelines
Direct Answer: The official deadline for Foundation for Excellence (FFE) Scholarship is 31 January 2026. Submit your application early to avoid last-minute portal server load.
Application Deadline
31 January 2026
Applications for 2025-26 cycle close Jan 31.
Dates are subject to change as per the provider's official notification. Applicants are encouraged to apply well before the closing date.
Scholarship Quick Facts
Common Questions (FAQs)
Q. Which professional courses are covered under the FFE Scholarship?▼
First-year students pursuing B.E./B.Tech, Integrated 5-Year Dual-Degree M.Tech, MBBS, and LLB courses are eligible. B.Arch and BDS courses are not covered.
Q. What is the annual family income limit to be eligible for FFE?▼
The annual family income of the applicant's parents/guardians must not exceed ₹3.0 Lakhs from all sources.
Q. What is the role of an FFE Facilitator?▼
An FFE Facilitator is a volunteer who conducts a physical or virtual background check and verifies the student's financial need and credentials before the scholarship is approved.
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