Merck India Charitable Trust (MICT) Scholarship Program is an initiative of Merck India that aims to support underprivileged students who are keen to pursue higher education. The scholarship program is open for students residing and studying in Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Thane, and Bengaluru. It offers financial assistance to Class 10 passed students (2021) until they graduate in any chosen discipline. Under this scholarship program, MICT scholars receive a stipend in INR per year (based on actual receipts of education expenses as submitted by students) to cover their various academic expenses. The long-term financial support offered by this scholarship is aimed at encouraging talented students from financially weaker families and helping them in laying a foundation for a bright and secure future. Through this program, Merck contributes towards the cost of education subject to certain limits as scholarships to selected students who have successfully passed out from the 10th standard until the completion of their graduation course. The selection process of the Merck India Charitable Trust (MICT) Scholarship is a multi-stage process where students are selected on the basis of merit and their financial needs. Details of the selection process are mentioned below: