UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS
For Grade 12 & Gap Year Students
In 2023-24, The Next Genius Scholarship Program will award over 200 full and partial tuition scholarships to shortlisted students from South Asia to pursue their undergraduate education at our partner institutions.
SELECTION PROCESS
Scholarship Timeline
May - October
Online Application
Pay registration fees of ₹700 [non-refundable] and submit your online application.
August - December
College Selection
Shortlisted students are provided with detailed information about the various scholarships and are invited to identify college(s) of their preference.
January 1
College Application
Candidates submit a complete college application to a college of their choice.
January 19 & 20
Online Interview & Awards
Candidates are interviewed online. Scholarships are awarded in a public award ceremony.
April 10
Scholarship Acceptance & Enrollment
Scholarship winners have till April 10, 2024 to confirm their acceptance. Next Genius Scholarships are Non-binding.
Student Handbook
For detailed information about the program and policies, checkout the Student Handbook
What We Look For
High School Seniors
Currently in Grade 12 (or gap year)
Citizenship
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Citizens of Bangladesh, India & Nepal are eligible
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Foreign nationals studying in Bangladesh, India & Nepal are also eligible. This means: any foreign passport holder/expat living or studying in a high school in Bangladesh, India or Nepal is also eligible
Critical Thinking Ability
Strong creative problem-solving skills, both in academic and non-academic settings
Soft Skills
Strong team playing and communication skills. Positive attitude, charisma & leadership skill
Personal Vision
Strong desire to study abroad at one of our partner colleges. Desire to be an active member of the Next Genius community and give back to society
Need Aware
Ability to pay for living costs at college for a duration of 4 years (up to INR 10 Lac per year towards housing, food, insurance, flights, books)
College Fit
Students who create their college list based on “fit” tend to gain more success in the application process. We highly encourage you to learn more about the colleges and scholarships and identify the colleges that fit your aspirations and profile the best.
COLLEGE COMPARISON TOOL
Helping students identify a good fit college for themselves is important for us. We've created a tool which helps you identify and shortlist the colleges which would be a good fit for you. Use the College Comparison tool below to shortlist the colleges as per your preferred majors, location, size, and other important parameters which matter to you.