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What all you need to know about High school Scholarships in Pune?

Sanghita Bhuyan
Jul 30, 2021
Scholarships

Pune is known as the “Oxford of the East” since the pre-independence era, during the British raj pune was home to many higher education and research institutions. Many of the prestigious colleges of  Maharashtra are in pune. 

Students send their applications from India and around the world to study in these colleges and High schools.  It is also the cultural capital of Maharashtra and is closely associated with arts, science, music, literature etc.

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International Schools in Pune 

Given the cultural diversity which can be seen in Pune it is necessary to have international schools catering to various students. Pune has some of the best international schools in India offering quality education to students. 

The students come from all across India and the world to study in International Schools in Pune. The scenic western ghats also enhance the beauty of the school campuses.

Scholarships offered in high Schools

Pune has a long list of prestigious high schools which have a history of over 100 years. Pune offers students various options to choose from a range of public, private and international schools.

School Scholarships are a great way to reward a student for their extraordinary performance and also motivate them to perform. Many scholarships are awarded on the basis of sports, academics and extracurricular activities

Scholarships in school also help students get admitted to  top universities. High schools in pune offer various scholarships, some are government led and some are exclusive to individual schools.

Parents should always look for scholarships if their child is excellent in one of the scholarship fields. It also helps with the economic burden that comes to ensure a child’s quality education and also helps in saving for future education as well. 

Types of Scholarship

Every school has a variety of scholarships it offers, many schools in pune offer scholarships on the basis of :

● Merit Scholarship - Merit scholarships are awarded to students who have a proven track record of excelling in academics. Some high schools in pune also have a minimum percentage of marks needed to get the scholarship.

● Sports Achievements - Sports Scholarships are awarded to students excelling in sports and representing the school in various levels of competitions nationally and internationally.

● Merit cum means based scholarship - Students are awarded financial assistance through this scholarship. Merit-cum-means scholarship is awarded to those students who need financial assistance to study and cannot afford to give their full time to studies due to economic difficulties.

● Talent based - This type of scholarship is awarded to students who have achieved and have a natural inclination towards a particular skill. This scholarship helps students upskill and achieve success in their domain by providing them with the needed resources. 


Eligibility Criteria for Scholarship

For any student to be awarded a scholarship they have to meet the eligibility criteria of the particular scholarship. Academic scholarships can have a specific percentage of marks a student needs to achieve in order to get the scholarship. 

Extracurricular or sports scholarships can be awarded on the basis of the level of the tournament the student has played or taken part in. 

Individual schools, public, private or international schools in pune, will have different criteria and also will differ on the type of scholarship being awarded to its students. 



Enrollment

Enrolling for a scholarship is an easy process. Many cbse board schools in pune offer online forms which you can access from their website and fill them. Some schools also provide experts who can help you in selecting the best type of scholarship for your child.

After the scholarship application  form is filled and submitted then the school will ask you to submit any necessary document and then evaluate your child’s application and come to a decision. Some schools also have a 1 on 1 interview before they award the scholarship.

To get the exact details parents can download the scholarship brochures which are available on the school’s website.  

Scholarships can play a very important role in shaping your child’s future. The right scholarship can also lead to your child’s success in the future. Pune being the educational hub which provides various opportunities where one can get a scholarship from some of the best international schools in Pune.


Sanghita Bhuyan

I am Ms. Sanghita Bhuyan, one of the founder teacher of GIIS Smart Campus Hadapsar. As a qualified and passionate teacher with 8 years of experience, I was very excited to join a highly professional work environment with global standards. I feel I have grown along with this organisation. The values we would love to instill in our children at GIIS are strongly rooted in our hearts by our seniors and we model them to our children. We have the finest curriculum, right approach in shaping young children for tomorrow. GIIS have given opportunities to enhance my technical skill which indeed was a big support in my creative and innovative teaching methodology, also had the privileged to be recognised as a certified Apple teacher.

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