Higher Education Scholarship Test for Indian Students HEST 2024

Eligible Degrees:

Bachelors, Masters, Diploma, MBA

Funding Type:

Partial Funding, Funding upto 3 lac per student

Eligible Courses:

All courses except Medicine/ MBBS are eligible

Eligible Nationalities:

Open to Indian nationals

Scholarship can be taken at:

All the major study abroad destinations

Updated on: 12 Jul, 2024

 

Our Scholarship team will help you with any questions

70 Comments

  1. Abdinasir Bashir Dahir

    This scholarship is not excepted by medicine
    11 Nov, 2024 at 04:00 PM REPLY
    1. Nasser  Scholarship Expert Image Scholarship Expert

      Hi Abdinasir Bashir Dahir,

      Yes, this scholarship does not fund Medicine/MBBS courses. If you're looking for medicine scholarships, here's a list of Medicine Scholarships for International students. This list is customised to suit your needs. Check the eligibility criteria for the scholarships and apply accordingly. Good luck with your application process!

      12 Nov, 2024 at 02:03 PM REPLY
  1. Gaurav Singh

    Is it possible to plan to do PhD or study again at 43? I am planning to enrol in Masters or PhD in Slovenia.
    07 Nov, 2024 at 09:26 PM REPLY
    1. Nasser  Scholarship Expert Image Scholarship Expert

      Hi Gaurav Singh,

      Yes, you can plan to study for your PhD. Here's a list of PhD Scholarships for International Students and Masters Scholarships for International Students in Slovenia. Take the time to thoroughly review the list, narrow it down to scholarships that suit your needs, and apply to multiple ones for which you're eligible. Please reach out with any further queries. I hope this was helpful. All the best.

      08 Nov, 2024 at 12:21 PM REPLY
  1. Jothis R Daas

    Hey team, I was planning on taking a distance course of MBA from the University of Australia. Would it be funded too? Distance as in, I would be a student of UWA, but will be residing in India. Also, I was planning to do so while working in india. Is it possible?
    02 Nov, 2024 at 12:16 PM REPLY
    1. Harish Dammannagari  Scholarship Expert Image Scholarship Expert

      Hello Jothis,

      Students going for Bachelor's, Master's, MBA, or Diploma programs abroad are eligible to apply. Please note that distance learning courses are not eligible.

      04 Nov, 2024 at 12:32 PM REPLY
  1. Haleemathul Zahadiya Izadeen Majeed

    Is this only for Indian students? I’m a srilankan student
    24 Oct, 2024 at 03:32 PM REPLY
    1. Nasser  Scholarship Expert Image Scholarship Expert

      Hi Haleemathul Zahadiya Izadeen Majeed,

      Yes, the "Higher Education Scholarship Test for Indian Students HEST 2024" is only for Indian students. Here's a list of International Scholarships for Sri Lankan students. Take the time to thoroughly review the list, narrow it down to scholarships that suit your needs, and apply to multiple ones for which you're eligible. Please reach out with any further queries. I hope this was helpful. All the best.

      28 Oct, 2024 at 12:17 PM REPLY
  1. Lito K Kinimi

    How is the test conducted? And what subjects?
    17 Oct, 2024 at 08:28 PM REPLY
    1. Harish Dammannagari  Scholarship Expert Image Scholarship Expert

      Hi Lito,

      The Higher Education Scholarship Test for Indian Students is conducted as an online aptitude test. It typically assesses skills across a range of subjects, depending on the specific requirements of the scholarship program.

      18 Oct, 2024 at 03:53 PM REPLY

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Details about Higher Education Scholarship Test for Indian Students HEST 2024

Higher Education Scholarship Test for Indian Students HEST 2024 is offered for Bachelors, Masters, Diploma, MBA degree in the field of All courses except Medicine/ MBBS are eligible. You can apply to this scholarship here. The deadline for the sending your application is 20 Dec, 2024. This scholarship is provided by Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, India and the value of this scholarship is Partial Funding, Funding upto 3 lac per student . This scholarship is open for: Open to Indian nationals.

  • Deadline: 20 Dec, 2024
  • Scholarship value: Partial Funding, Funding upto 3 lac per student

Higher Education Scholarship Test (HEST) is the largest scholarship test in India wherein students from top colleges in India compete for winning scholarships for their abroad education. This national-level test is powered by WeMakeScholars, an initiative funded and supported by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Govt. of India under the Digital India Campaign.

HEST 2023, conducted last year, received a tremendous response with over 10,000 applications. Hence, the commitee has launched HEST 2024, this year, which will be funding upto 2 Crore, with each scholarship amounting upto 3 lacs. The exact value of each scholarship depends on the quality and quantity of scholarship applications received in that particular season.

HEST Eligibility Criteria:

  • The applicant should be an Indian national with a valid Indian passport.
  • Applicants should have a minimum score of 55% in 10th and 12th.
  • Applicant NEED NOT produce the foreign university admission confirmation at the moment. It can be submitted later while receiving the scholarship cash award.
  • Those who will be self-funding their total expenses are NOT eligible for this scholarship program as we believe they are financially stable to fund their studies. Our motto is to support the needy and financially weak students.

HEST Benefits:

This national-level scholarship test organized by WeMakeScholars, an initiative supported by the Ministry of IT has the following benefits:

  • An opportunity to participate in India’s Largest Inter College Scholarship Test.
  • Winners will receive a Scholarship cash reward of up to 3 lakh Rupees per student.
  • Participating students will also be given access to all the full fee waiver scholarships offered by various government bodies, Trusts, and foundations.
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FAQs

  1. Can I get an education loan to study abroad at Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, India

    Yes, you can secure an education loan to study abroad at Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, India. 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.

  2. When is the deadline of Higher Education Scholarship Test for Indian Students HEST 2024?

    The deadline of Higher Education Scholarship Test for Indian Students HEST 2024 is 20 Dec, 2024

  3. For which degree is Higher Education Scholarship Test for Indian Students HEST 2024 offered for?

    Higher Education Scholarship Test for Indian Students HEST 2024 is offered to Bachelors, Masters, Diploma, MBA degree

  4. For which field is Higher Education Scholarship Test for Indian Students HEST 2024 offered for?

    Higher Education Scholarship Test for Indian Students HEST 2024 is offered for All courses except Medicine/ MBBS are eligible

  5. Who can apply for Higher Education Scholarship Test for Indian Students HEST 2024?

    Higher Education Scholarship Test for Indian Students HEST 2024 is open for: Open to Indian nationals

  6. Who is offering Higher Education Scholarship Test for Indian Students HEST 2024?

    Higher Education Scholarship Test for Indian Students HEST 2024 is offered by Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, India

  7. What is the funding covered in Higher Education Scholarship Test for Indian Students HEST 2024?

    Higher Education Scholarship Test for Indian Students HEST 2024 Covers Partial Funding, Funding upto 3 lac per student

  8. Where can Higher Education Scholarship Test for Indian Students HEST 2024 can be taken at?

    Higher Education Scholarship Test for Indian Students HEST 2024 can be taken at All the major study abroad destinations
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