FAEA Scholarship: Eligibility Criteria, Benefits & More

The Foundation for Academic Excellence and Access (FAEA) Scholarship, administered by FAEA, aids students from marginalized backgrounds in India. Covering tuition, hostel, and additional expenses promotes education equity, fostering academic and career success for societal and economic advancement. 

This article discusses the eligibility criteria, the application process, and the impactful outcomes of this scholarship program.

FAEA Scholarship – Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the FAEA Scholarship Eligibility, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Citizenship: The applicant must be an Indian citizen. 
• Academic Qualification: The applicant must have passed the 12th class or equivalent examination from a recognized board or university in 2023 or 2024. 
• Category: The applicant must belong to the Scheduled Tribe (ST), Scheduled Caste (SC), and Other Backward Classes (OBC), or Below Poverty Line (BPL) category and possess a valid caste or income certificate issued by the competent authority. 
• Academic Performance: The applicant must have secured at least 60% marks in the 12th class or equivalent examination.
• Admission: The applicant must have applied or secured admission to an undergraduate course in arts, commerce, science, engineering, or medicine in a recognized college or university in India.

FAEA Scholarship – Required Documents

Applicants must submit the following documents for the FAEA Scholarship:

• Duly filled and signed the online application form from the FAEA official website. 
• Recent passport-size photograph of the applicant. 
• Self-attested copies of 10th and 12th class mark sheets and certificates. 
• Personal Statement describing academic achievements, career aspirations, and reasons for applying for the scholarship. 
• Self-attested copy of caste or income certificate issued by the competent authority. 
• Self-declaration of the family income and assets. 
• Self-attested copy of the admission letter or proof of application to any undergraduate course in a recognized college or university in India. 
• Recommendation Letter from the school or college principal or teacher. 

FAEA Scholarship - Benefits

There are a host of benefits that FAEA scholarship offers: 

• Full or partial coverage of tuition fees for undergraduate courses in recognized colleges or universities in India. 
• Hostel fees, mess charges, and other allowances are covered according to FAEA norms and guidelines. 
• Renewable annually based on satisfactory academic performance and attendance. 
• Academic support and mentoring via coaching programs, workshops, seminars, and online platforms. 
• Exposure to opportunities and networks via FAEA's partnerships with institutions and organizations in India and abroad. 
• Inclusion in the FAEA alum community for ongoing guidance, support, and inspiration. 

FAEA Scholarship - Selection Process 

• A regional panel of academics and professionals from several disciplines, non-governmental organizations, and academia will be the first to review and assess the applications. 
• Shortlisted candidates will be summoned to the regional interviews in the metropolitan city closest to the applicant’s domicile.
• A national panel will then decide, and the outcomes will be announced. Support will only be provided if the host institution accepts the candidate.

FAEA Scholarship - How to Apply

The application process for the FAEA Scholarship involves the following steps:

1. Applicants should go to www.faeaindia.org, the official website.
2. They should click The "Register Online for FAEA Scholarship 2023–24" link. 
3. Candidates must register by selecting the "Fresh Candidate" option.
4. After completing the registration process, candidates should use their login information to log in.
5. Upon logging in, candidates must complete the application and upload all necessary files.
6. After completing the application, candidates must keep the information for further use.