Pearl Academy

To reward eligible applicant, CAES (operates through its constituent academic facilities of Pearl Academy) announces the Scholarship as stated above. The terms and conditions outlined herein (“Terms and Conditions”) govern the use of this Scholarship at CAES.

By participating in the Scholarship, the applicant (hereinafter referred to as the "Applicant") agrees to the following:

1. Scholarship Criteria
Eligibility Criteria and Assessment

• To qualify for the Merit Scholarship, applicants must:
• Be a citizen of India;
• Applicant should have offer letter from CAES (Pearl Academy).
• Submit a personal statement (maximum 300 words) outlining how the programme enrolled in will contribute to long-term career goals, demonstrating passion, drive, creativity, ambition, and financial need.
• Submit the documents required for exhibiting the need for funding include Proof of financial need (income certificates, tax returns, etc.) indicating the total family income to be less than 8 LPA.
• Submit the academic transcripts and certificates indicate that the CGPA of the preceding years is either equal to or above 6.0.
• Submit the signed declaration document.
• Has completed Class 12th for Bachelor’s programmes or an undergraduate degree for Master’s programmes by July 2026. However, the Scholarship shall be open to all Applicant for all Fashion, Design, Business and Media programmes at CAES subject to the condition met.
• This scholarship is exclusively for Applicant studying at CAES and cannot be transferred to any other institution.
• Only one Applicant shall be eligible for this Scholarship.
• 2. Scholarship Term and renewal

Since the Scholarship is only for one year, renewal in subsequent semester/ year will be based on:

a) No disciplinary case registered or reported;

b) Submission of renewed Income certificate before the start of each academic year.

c) Submission of renewed proof of financial need (income certificates, tax returns, etc.) indicating the total family income to be less than 8 LPA.

d) Maintain 75% attendance in entire semester in all subjects and cumulative.

e) Obtaining pass grades in all CIA and End semester examinations and maintaining CGPA either equal to or above 6.0.

3. Selection Process:

A. Initial screening and review of the applications by a Sherryl Kintu Board Committee (“Committee”)

B. The selection process includes:

• Evaluation of financial need and academic credentials.
• Personal interviews (if required) to assess the candidate’s eligibility and aspirations.
• Evaluation and review of submitted supporting documents

C. The list of shortlisted eligible candidates deemed deserving of the Scholarship will be forwarded to the Committee for final review and processing.

4. Scholarship Coverage

Scholarship Amount covers 100% of the entire fee structure for the chosen study programme excluding Registration Fee, Alumni Fee and Security Fee. All personal expenses shall be borne by student including their accommodation, transport etc.

5. Disqualification Criteria

Applicant who:

a. Has not able to provide all supporting documents as stated above in the Eligibility Criteria. Incomplete award applications will not be considered.

b. Misrepresent their eligibility or provide false information at any stage.

Such Applicant will be immediately disqualified from the Scholarship.

6. Responsibilities of Applicant

It is the responsibility of the Applicant to verify their Eligibility Criteria before submitting their entries.

If an Applicant is found to be ineligible at any stage, their submission will be disqualified.

7. Final Decision
The decision of Committee regarding shortlisted applicants will be final and cannot be challenged.

8. Scholarship Restrictions

Awarded Scholarship:

a. Cannot be exchanged for cash or cheque.

b. Cannot be transferred to another programme, campus, or academic year.

c. Will be directly adjusted against the student's fees.

9. Communication of Results

The results will be communicated to all eligible Applicant via email and will also be available on the website.

10. CAES’s Discretion

CAES reserves the right to withdraw or amend any listed scholarship without prior notification and at any point in time at its sole discretion.

11. Withdrawal of Scholarship

If a Scholarship recipient declines admission to the offered programme, their Scholarship will become void. In cases of withdrawal, the Scholarship will be revoked, and refunds will be processed per the standard fee structure

12. One Scholarship Per Student
A student is eligible for only one type or scheme of scholarship in a given academic year.