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What are the scholarships I am eligible to apply for after completion of Diploma in ECE from Chandigarh? Can someone please provide me the complete information on the same? Am just looking for some good scholarships to take after completion of diploma course!

After completing a diploma in ECE from Chandigarh, there are several scholarships you may be eligible to apply for:


• UGC (University Grants Commission) scholarships: UGC offers scholarships for top ranked students in technical diplomas including ECE. You can apply for merit scholarships, general scholarships, etc. Check UGC website for details and application process.
• AICTE (All India Council of Technical Education) scholarships: AICTE offers scholarships for meritorious students in AICTE approved diploma programs. This includes scholarships for outstanding students as well as economically backward students. Apply through AICTE student portal.
• Scholarships from private organizations: Some options are:

• Tata Trusts scholarship: For economically backward students pursuing technical education including diplomas. Up to Rs. 2 lakh per annum. Apply on Tata Trusts website.
• HDFC Bank Scholarship: For meritorious students in diploma courses including technical courses. Up to Rs. 10 lakh total. Apply on HDFC website.
• Indian Electronics and Semiconductor Association scholarships: For deserving students in semiconductors, electronics, embedded systems, etc. Up to Rs. 1 lakh per annum. Apply through website of IESA.
• Scholarships from industrial organizations: Many companies provide scholarships for students of technical diplomas in relevant fields. Check with companies like Siemens, Bosch, BEL, etc. for details and applications.

• International scholarships: If you aspire to study engineering abroad, there are scholarships you can apply for:

• Chevening Scholarship by UK government: For master's study in UK. Award includes full tuition fees and living stipend. Applicable to students with at least 2 years of work experience after graduation.
• Fulbright-Nehru Student Program: For master's or PhD study in US. Covers full tuition and partial living expenses. Merit-based scholarship.
• DAAD scholarships by German government: For master's or PhD in Germany. Many scholarship options including for women candidates. Covers tuition fees, travel and living costs.