Hindustan Times (HT) Scholarship Programme 2018

HT Scholarship Program 2018 is for the students studying in class 5-10 in Schools of Mumbai and students of class 5-9 in Pune and Chandigarh. The Hindustan Times Scholarship programme is conducted by HT Media to recognise and reward the brightest young minds. To be considered for the scholarship, the student must have scored at least 60% marks in his/her previous class and the proof of the same is to be attached to the application form. This year the Hindustan Times (HT) Scholarship Program will be conducted in Pune, Chandigarh, Panchkula, and Mohali in addition to Mumbai. The amount of scholarship is worth Rs. 45 Lakhs will be awarded. Hindustan Times is also launching the HT Scholarship quiz contest for students to learn something new every day along with this program. To participate in the scholarship program, candidates have to fill the HT Scholarship application form which is available in both online & offline mode.

Candidates have to attach the following items along with the application form and submit it to the concerned authorities:

• Essay as their entry
• Previous year academic record
• 5 HT Scholarship Quiz cutting from the newspaper

Latest Update: The quiz for HT Scholarship will appear in Hindustan Times newspaper from Monday to Friday, until 26 October 2018.

HT Scholarship Program Dates

• The topic of the essay for the HT scholarship 2018 is - Are we too dependent on our computers and mobile phones; if yes, how can we reduce the addiction?
• The students have to write the essay up to 250 words.
• Out of the applications received only 50 students will be selected for the award function of the scholarship. The selection of the winners will be done on the basis of their academic performance, participation in extracurricular activities, essay, and personal interview.
• The last date to complete the application process/nomination process for the scholarship is 31 March 2018. In 2015, 80,000 students applied for the scholarship program.

HT Media
It is an Indian mass media company based in Delhi. It has holdings in print, electronic and digital media. The organization has forayed into Education, a new vertical, as a part of the strategic expansion and social support plans – aiming to provide quality education to India’s youth.

The scholarship amount of Rs. 45 Lakh will be awarded to 120 winners but only 50 winners invited in an award function. 

• The winners will have to produce the following documents to claim the scholarship.
  • Identity Proof   
  • Address Proof   
  • PAN Card (of the Parent/guardian)
  • Signed copy of the terms and conditions of the Parent/guardian
• Total 60 students will be selected from Mumbai and will be awarded by a scholarship of Rs. 50,000 each.
• 35 students will be selected from Chandigarh, Panchkula and Mohali and will be awarded by a scholarship of Rs. 25,000 each.
• 25 students will be selected from Pune and will be awarded by a scholarship of Rs. 25,000 each

The Hindustan Times (HT) Scholarship Application form can be filled through both online and offline mode. The instructions to fill the application form is given below for each mode. Candidates are advised to read the instruction carefully.

Online mode

The candidates applying through online mode need to follow the instructions below. The link to apply online is given below.

Click here to Apply Online

• The candidates need to follow the link provided above to apply for the Hindustan Times (HT) Scholarship Programme.
• Candidates need to fill the personal, academic and communication details while filling the application form.
• The candidates also need to write an essay of 250 words on the topic - 'Are we too dependent on our computers and mobile phones; if yes, how can we reduce the addiction?'
• Attach pictures of 5 HT Scholarship 2018 filled in Quiz cuttings 
• At last, they need to submit the application form by clicking on "Submit" button

Offline mode

The candidates applying through offline mode need to follow the instruction given below. 

Application form can be taken from the following sources:

• Forms published in HINDUSTAN TIMES Mumbai Pune, Chandigarh, Mohali and Panchkula Edition.
• Forms distributed in schools by HT Media Limited representatives. 
• Candidates can download the application form by following the link given below:

Download Offline HT Scholarship Application Form for Mumbai, Pune and Chandigarh

Documents to be enclosed for HT Scholarship 2018

• Essay writing: Candidates have to write an essay of 250 words on the topic - 'Are we too dependent on our computers and mobile phones; if yes, how can we reduce the addiction?'
• Previous years academic records: The candidates have to attach the previous year academic records along with the application form
• 5 HT Scholarship quiz cuttings 

Submission of HT Scholarship Application Form 2018

For Online applicants

The candidates applying online do not need to submit any hard copy to the head office of Hindustan Times. They need to submit the application form after filling the nomination form and writing an essay of 250 words.

For Offline applicants

After filling the HT Scholarship Programme Application Form 2018, the applicants need to get it endorsed by school principal/ teacher and submit it to their respective school or they can send the application form to the following addresses:

Mumbai

All for Kids, Pranav building, 
Juhu Road, Santacruz West,
Mumbai - 400054.

Pune

HT Scholarship Programme,
HT Media Ltd., 504 / 505 City Tower,
Boat Club Road, Pune 411001

Punjab

HT Media Ltd HT Scholarship programme,
C - 164 - 165 Industrial Focal Point Phase - VIII B,
SAS Nagar, (Mohali), Punjab - 160071

The selection for the HT Scholarship Program 2018 will be based on the following criteria:

1. Essay: Assessment in the essay.
2. Academic and ECA: Participant's academic and all-around achievement.
3. Interview by a panel of senior editors: Each eligible student's interview will be interviewed by HTML panellist.

In stage 1 selected by the team of experts- 150 students will be selected that is 30 from each class.

In stage 2 selected by senior editors- 150 students would be interviewed and 50 students would be selected.

The successful students will be intimated by HT Media Ltd.

Mumbai
All For Kids,
8 ground floor, Pranav building, 
Juhu road, Santacruz West, 
Mumbai - 400054.

Pune
HT Scholarship Programme,
HT Media Ltd.,
504 / 505 City Tower,
Boat Club Road,
Pune 411001

Punjab & Haryana 
HT Media Ltd
HT Scholarship programme,
C - 164 - 165 Industrial Focal Point Phase - VIII B,
SAS Nagar, (Mohali),
Punjab - 160071

E-mail: ht_scholarship@allforkids.in 

Phone: 022-26615141/ 9768610001