O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU) has announced the award of over 2,000 scholarships to eligible students for the 2024-25 academic year. This game-changing program aims to provide extraordinary young talent with equal access to high-quality education. The decision to grant over 2000 scholarships to the incoming class of 2024-25 is to mark JGU's 15th anniversary, which will be commemorated in 2024. More than 60% of new students enrolled in 2024 will be eligible for these scholarships to study at JGU as a result of this. JGU has always advocated for the ideals of pluralism, diversity, and inclusion. Professor (Dr.) C. Raj Kumar, founding Vice Chancellor of O.P. Jindal Global University, stated at the historic announcement, "We are extremely thrilled to announce this transformative effort to give over 2000+ scholarships to our incoming students in 2024." JGU views education as a beacon of opportunity for everybody, regardless of family background or economic status. Mr. Naveen Jindal, our founding Chancellor and patron, has long recognized the significance of equal access to education for all qualified students, regardless of socioeconomic circumstances. Our substantial scholarship program is the most visible manifestation of this devotion. JGU has granted approximately Rs 250 crores in scholarships over the previous 14 years, with about half of that amount going to women of the students studying at JGU have been recipients of these scholarships. It has been a life-changing experience for our students as they got access to a world-class education, which they may not have been able to afford.
Professor Raj Kumar, a Rhodes Scholar at Oxford University who received full scholarships to study at Harvard University and Oxford University in the late 1990s, stressed the significance of instituting substantial scholarships at JGU this year by emphasizing that "these are not just financial aids; they are transformative opportunities." They provide access to world-class higher education for people who might otherwise be denied it owing to financial restraints." "Our commitment to granting scholarships is not just a policy; it's a reflection of our deep-seated belief that education is a powerful vehicle for social change," he continued. JGU is committed to breaking down traditional educational barriers by embracing a diverse range of disciplines across 12 schools, including Law, Business, International Affairs, Public Policy, Liberal Arts, Media Studies, Architecture, Banking & Finance, Environment & Sustainability, Psychology & Counselling, Languages & Literature, Public Health & Human Development, and two specialized research institutes focusing on behavioral sciences and education. JGU's academic offerings are strongly founded in interdisciplinary innovation, enabling students to smoothly transcend traditional disciplinary barriers in their quest of knowledge, with over 30 undergraduate programs and more than 15 postgraduate programs. "The award of over 2000+ scholarships in 2024 will enable JGU to place the student experience at its center, which will be further propelled by vibrant academia-industry interface and relationships with national and international institutions," said Professor Dabiru Sridhar Patnaik, Registrar, JGU. JGU offers a world-class education with over 1,100 full-time faculty members from 51 nations. JGU provides a variety of student mobility programs in conjunction with 400+ international higher education institutions in over 70 countries for students seeking international exposure.
"JGU's announcement of over 2000+ scholarships in 2024 will lead the path for the democratisation of higher education with a strong emphasis on access, diversity, and inclusion," said Professor (Dr.) Upasana Mahanta, Dean (Admissions and Outreach), JGU. Our scholarships aim to build a diverse and inclusive learning environment, not merely to help students. Its variety, we feel, is a source of strength, creativity, and advancement. If you have a strong ambition and enthusiasm to be a changemaker in society, JGU provides the right platform for you to learn and improve the required skills for your path, without financial restraints." With this announcement of scholarships for 2,000 students, JGU continues to ensure that these invaluable resources are accessible to exceptionally talented individuals, thereby enriching its academic community and fostering global excellence. The scholarships are to be awarded on merit-cum-means, following a transparent and holistic admissions process. The eligibility criteria include annual family income, last qualifying examination score, JSAT (Jindal Scholastic Aptitude Test) or any other relevant standardised examination results and faculty interview score (where applicable).
Professor Anand Prakash Mishra, Director of Law Admissions (JGLS) observed, "The 2000+ scholarships that will be awarded to our students in 2024 will be a giant step in the landscape of higher education and legal education in India. In all academic programmes of Jindal Global Law School, LSAT--India 2024 Test score will remain the most important criterion to award scholarships. Every law aspirant in the country must take the LSAT--India 2024 Test as this Test is critical not only for admission to JGLS but also for scholarships.""All JGU institutions give scholarships to students," said Vikram Singh Tomar, Director of Admissions (JGBS & JSBF). The announcement today of the awarding of over 2000 scholarships to students across India and beyond would allow many great students to dream and aim to study at JGU, empowering them to make JGU their preferred option of study in 2024.
