HEST 2023- Higher Education Scholarship Test for Indian students

Higher Education Scholarship Test (HEST) is the largest scholarship test in India wherein students from top colleges in India compete for winning scholarships worth up to 1 lac each, 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 Eligibility Criteria

• The applicant should be an Indian national with a valid Indian passport
• Applicants should have a minimum score of 60% in 10th and 12th
• Applicants must submit proof of admission abroad, which can be a scorecard of GRE/IELTS/TOEFL, etc. OR foreign University admission confirmation. The proof of admission abroad need not be ready at the time of the test and can be submitted anytime before receiving the scholarship cash award
• The applicant may use this scholarship for studying any course- STEM or non STEM from any recognized foreign university within the next 2 years

HEST Benefits

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

• An opportunity to participate in India’s Largest Inter College Scholarship Test
• Winners will receive a Scholarship cash reward up to 1 lakh Rupees per student
• Participating students will also be given access to all the full fee waiver scholarships offered by various Govt bodies, Trusts and foundations

To be eligible for the HEST, you must be planning to study abroad after your graduation. The applicant must submit proof of admission abroad, which can be a scorecard of GRE/IELTS/TOEFL, etc. OR foreign University admission confirmation. The proof of admission abroad need not be ready at the time of the test and can be submitted anytime before receiving the scholarship cash award.