About the Scheme
Buddy4Study Design Education Funding Solutions is a dedicated initiative to help aspiring designers overcome financial barriers towards pursuing their education. With support from 200+ partners and various financial aid solutions, this initiative connects you with the most relevant scholarships, education loans, loan subsidies, and institutional financial aid to support your creative education journey. Whether you are preparing for a design entrance exam, seeking admission to a programme, or already studying at an institution such as NID, NIFT, or any other recognised design school, discover funding opportunities most suited to your profile and focus on what truly matters for building your future as a designer, without financial worries.
At a Glance
At a GlancePrivate / Corporate scheme for the 2026 academic year. Partially funded; applications are online only.
- Scholarship
- Undergraduate
- Postgraduate
Eligibility Criteria
• This initiative is open to students who are currently pursuing or seeking admission to an undergraduate or postgraduate Design programme at a recognised institution in India. • Students enrolled in B.Des or M.Des, preparing for design entrance exams, or who have already appeared in such exams, are eligible. This includes students who have appeared in Class 12 or have already passed Class 12. • Applicable design disciplines include: Product Design, Communication Design, Fashion Design, Textile Design, Interior Design, Graphic Design, Interaction Design, Animation, and Jewellery Design, etc. • Note: Please provide all information accurately and to the best of your knowledge. The quality and relevance of the funding opportunities matched to your profile will depend on the details submitted by you.
Admissions & Course Track
Post-Matric (Class 11–12) and Undergraduate students in Class 12 studying Architecture & Urban Planning and Arts, Design & Creative Studies.
Nationality
Open to applicants of any nationality.
Award Benefits & Structure
Funding Solution via a mix of funding opportunities
Partially funded.
Selection Procedure & Key Timeline
Application Registration Opens
The online application opens.
Application Deadline
(Active)Last day to submit your application and supporting documents.
How to Apply
Applications for this scheme are online. Follow these steps in order.
About the Provider
Buddy4Study Education Funding Program for Design
Foundation
Buddy4Study is India's pioneering AI and tech-enabled education funding platform dedicated to simplifying access to education financing through a 360° approach to meet the education funding requirements of students through scholarships, education loans, loan subsidies, and institutional aid. In FY 2025–26, Buddy4Study facilitated more than INR 350 crore of education funding to over 75,000 scholars through 80+ partnerships. With cumulative disbursement exceeding INR 900+ crore, the platform has supported over 1.70 lakh unique scholars since 2011. Buddy4Study's trusted partners include HDFC Bank, L'Oréal India, Kotak Education Foundation, Bharti Airtel Foundation, and Infosys Foundation, etc.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Buddy4Study Education Funding Program for Design is a private / corporate scholarship offered by Buddy4Study Education Funding Program for Design for the 2026 academic year. This initiative is open to students who are currently pursuing or seeking admission to an undergraduate or postgraduate Design programme at a recognised institution in India.
• This initiative is open to students who are currently pursuing or seeking admission to an undergraduate or postgraduate Design programme at a recognised institution in India. • Students enrolled in B.Des or M.Des, preparing for design entrance exams, or who have already appeared in such exams, are eligible. This includes students who have appeared in Class 12 or have already passed Class 12. • Applicable design disciplines include: Product Design, Communication Design, Fashion Design, Textile Design, Interior Design, Graphic Design, Interaction Design, Animation, and Jewellery Design, etc. • Note: Please provide all information accurately and to the best of your knowledge. The quality and relevance of the funding opportunities matched to your profile will depend on the details submitted by you.
The award is Funding Solution via a mix of funding opportunities. It is partially funded.
Applications open on 24 June 2026. The last date to apply is 31 October 2026.
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