Who Can Apply?

We welcome you to apply to the Sir Syed Global Scholar Award if you fulfill all of the following requirements:

  • You have completed or enrolled in at least one of the degrees (High School/Senior Secondary/Diploma/Bachelor/Master) from Aligarh Muslim University.
  • You are currently registered for the final or penultimate year of a four (or more) years' bachelor's program.
    ORYou have finished a three-year Bachelor's degree and enrolled in the first year of a Master's program.
  • You wish to apply for a Master's or PhD degree at a university of international repute outside India within the next academic year.

The Sir Syed Global Scholar Award is an equal-opportunity scholarship. We strongly encourage women, people with disabilities, and those from economically and socially excluded communities to apply.

Application Timeline for SSGSA 2026-2027

Opening date of Applications Feb 01, 2026
Closing date of ApplicationsMar 06, 2026
Announcement of Shortlisted candidatesApril 06, 2026 (tentative)
InterviewsApril 25, 2026 (tentative)
Announcement of ResultsMay 04, 2026 (tentative)
OrientationTo be decided
Allotment of MentorsTo be decided

See Frequently Asked Questions here


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