About Program

The SBIF Asha Scholarship Program 2024, one of India's largest scholarship programs, is an initiative of the SBI Foundation under its education vertical - Integrated Learning Mission (ILM). This program aims to provide financial assistance to meritorious students from low-income families across India, ensuring the continuity of their education. This scholarship is open to students from Class 6 to 12 and for those who are pursuing undergraduate and postgraduate courses from the top 100 NIRF universities/colleges. Selected students can receive a scholarship of up to INR 7.5 lakh to support their educational endeavors. 

Eligibility Criteria

For Class 6-12 Students

• Applicants must be studying in Class 6 to 12 in the current academic year.

• Students must have secured 75% marks or above in their previous academic year.

• The gross annual family income of the applicants must be up to INR 3,00,000. 

• Open for Indian nationals.

Note: 

• 50% of the slots will be reserved for female applicants. 

• Preference will be given to students belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) categories.

For Undergraduate Students

• Applicants must be pursuing an undergraduate course (any year) from a premier university/college in India, as listed in the Top 100 Institutes according to the latest NIRF rankings.

• Students must have secured 75% marks or above in their previous academic year.

• The gross annual family income of the applicants must be up to INR 6,00,000. 

• Applicants should be Indian nationals.

Note: 

• Premier institutions and renowned colleges will include those listed in the top 100 National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) List of top 100 NIRF Universities & Colleges 2024 and the List of Top 100 NIRF Universities & Colleges 2023 (released by the Ministry of Education, Government of India). Additionally, all National Institutes of Technology (NITs) will also be included.

• Preference will be given to students with a family income of up to INR 3,00,000 per annum.

• 50% of the slots will be reserved for female applicants. 

• Preference will be given to students belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) categories.

For Post Graduate Students

• Applicants must be pursuing a postgraduate course (any year) from a premier university/college in India, as listed in the Top 100 Institutes according to the latest NIRF rankings.

• Students must have secured 75% marks or above in their previous academic year.

• The gross annual family income of the applicants must be up to INR 6,00,000. 

• Applicants should be Indian nationals.

Note: 

• Premier institutions and renowned colleges will include those listed in the top 100 National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) List of top 100 NIRF Universities & Colleges 2024 and the List of Top 100 NIRF Universities & Colleges 2023 (released by the Ministry of Education, Government of India). Additionally, all National Institutes of Technology (NITs) will also be included.

• Preference will be given to students with a family income of up to INR 3,00,000 per annum.

• 50% of the slots will be reserved for female applicants. 

• Preference will be given to students belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) categories.

Benefits

For Class 6-12 Students

• Rs.15,000 each

For Undergraduate Students

• One-time fixed scholarship of INR 50,000 

For Post Graduation Students

• One-time fixed scholarship of INR 70,000 

Documents Required

For Class 6-12 Students 2024-25

• Marksheet from the previous academic year (Class 10/Class 12/Graduation/Postgraduation, as applicable)

• Government-issued identity proof (Aadhaar card)

• Current year fee receipt

• Proof of current year admission (admission letter/institution identity card/bonafide certificate)

• Bank account details of the applicant (or parent)

• Proof of income (Form 16A/income certificate from a government authority/salary slips, etc.)

• Photograph of the applicant

• Caste Certificate (Wherever Applicable)

For General Graduation Students 2024-25

• Marksheet from the previous academic year (Class 10/Class 12/Graduation/Postgraduation, as applicable)

• Government-issued identity proof (Aadhaar card)

• Current year fee receipt

• Proof of current year admission (admission letter/institution identity card/bonafide certificate)

• Bank account details of the applicant (or parent)

• Proof of income (Form 16A/income certificate from a government authority/salary slips, etc.)

• Photograph of the applicant

• Caste Certificate (Wherever Applicable)

For Post Graduate Students

• Marksheet from the previous academic year (Class 10/Class 12/Graduation/Postgraduation, as applicable)

• Government-issued identity proof (Aadhaar card)

• Current year fee receipt

• Proof of current year admission (admission letter/institution identity card/bonafide certificate)

• Bank account details of the applicant (or parent)

• Proof of income (Form 16A/income certificate from a government authority/salary slips, etc.)

• Photograph of the applicant

• Caste Certificate (Wherever Applicable)

Date & Timeline

Last date of form submission | 15 October, 2024