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JMS Trust Merit Scholarships 2026

Awarded by J.M.Sethia Charitable Trust

Scholarship Details

Eligible Degrees

High/Secondary SchoolBachelorsMasters

Funding Type

Partial Funding · Up to Rs.1,000 per month

Eligible Courses

Any subject

Eligible Nationalities

Open to Indian nationals

Can Be Taken At

SchoolsColleges and Institutions in India

Provider

J.M.Sethia Charitable Trust

Last Verified On

01 Aug 2026 by WeMakeScholars Scholarship Team

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Overview

The Educational Sponsorship Scheme was introduced in 1997 by the J.M. Sethia Charitable Trust. The Program is open to everyone. Participants must have completed the qualifying test this year (on their first try). Individuals who have already passed are not considered eligible.

Eligibility Criteria for JMS Trust Merit Scholarships 2025:

  • Applicants must be passport holders of India.
  • Applicants pursuing class 9 to post-graduation or professional courses are eligible.
  • Candidates should have passed the qualifying exam in the current year.
  • Applicants who have passed earlier are not eligible.
  • Applicants must be enrolled in full-time study only.

Application Process:

  • Candidates must submit an application to be considered for the scholarship.
  • The scholarship is open in the following categories, and the qualifying academic qualification is as follows:
  • Category A - 75% aggregate in class 8th
  • Category B - 75% aggregate in class10th
  • Category C - 75% aggregate (Science and Commerce), 65% aggregate (Humanities/Arts) in class 12th or equivalent.
  • Category D - 60% aggregate (science and commerce), 50% aggregate in (Humanities/Arts) at graduate degree level.
  • Category P - 60% aggregate (Science & Commerce), 50% aggregate (Humanities/Arts). 

Value of the Scholarships:

The recipient of the JM Sethia Charitable Trust Merit Scholarship will receive the following:

  • Category A - Rs. 400/- P.M. for two years.
  • Category B- Rs. 500/- P.M. for two years.
  • Category C - Rs. 600/- P.M. for two or three years as applicable.
  • Category D - Rs. 700/- P.M. for two or three years as applicable.
  • Category P- Rs. 1000/- P.M. for two or three years as applicable

Note:

20% of Scholarships in each category are reserved for:

  • Special category- handicapped.
  • Excellence in extra-curricular activities like sports, NCC 'B' certificate holder, debating, dramatic, and social services.
  • Economically weaker section - of those students, whose parents' Annual Income is not more than Rs 1,20,000/- (Rupees One Lac twenty thousand only).
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1

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2

Prepare Documents

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3

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4

Application Review

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5

Scholarship Decision

Selected applicants are informed about the final results

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Documents Needed

  • Academic Transcripts (Usually required)

  • Income Certificate (For need-based scholarships)

  • Identity Proof (Usually required)

  • Admission / Offer Letter (For select scholarships)

  • Statement of Purpose (If applicable)

  • Language Test Scores (If applicable)

  • Recommendation Letters (If applicable)

  • Other Supporting Documents (As specified by the scholarship provider)

Note: The exact document requirements vary by scholarship. Always refer to the official application guidelines

FAQs

  • Yes, you can secure an education loan to study abroad at J.M.Sethia Charitable Trust. Education loans are of two types — Collateral and non-collateral. Collateral includes either: Immovable property – a house or a flat or land (or) liquid security – an FD, or LIC or shares or bonds. Agricultural lands are not accepted by any bank for education loan.

    Public banks like SBI, BOB offer these types of education loans. There are many NBFCs who offer Non-collateral education loans. Apply for the best education loan to study abroad.
  • The deadline of JMS Trust Merit Scholarships 2026 is Expired.
  • JMS Trust Merit Scholarships 2026 is offered to High/Secondary School, Bachelors, Masters degree.
  • JMS Trust Merit Scholarships 2026 is offered for Any subject.
  • JMS Trust Merit Scholarships 2026 is open for: Open to Indian nationals.
  • JMS Trust Merit Scholarships 2026 is offered by J.M.Sethia Charitable Trust.
  • JMS Trust Merit Scholarships 2026 covers Partial Funding, Up to Rs.1,000 per month.