About the 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 and IITs or MBA/PGDM courses from IIMs.
Selected students can receive a scholarship of up to INR 7.5 lakh to support their educational endeavors.
About SBI Foundation
SBI Foundation is the CSR arm of the State Bank of India. Upholding its tradition of service beyond banking,
the Foundation operates in over 28 States and Union Territories of India,
focusing on Rural Development,
Healthcare,
Education,
Livelihood & Entrepreneurship,
Youth Empowerment,
Promotion of Sports,
and more. The Foundation is dedicated to contributing to the socio-economic development and betterment of underprivileged sections of society,
reflecting the ethos of the SBI group by running ethical interventions that promote growth,
equality,
and a positive societal impact.
For more information,
visit: www.sbifoundation.in
Scholarships
Eligibility
- Open for Indian nationals only.
- 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.
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.
Awards
- Classes 6 to 12 : INR 15,000 each
Documents
- Marksheet from the previous academic year (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)
Application Process
- Click on the Apply Now button below.
- Login to Buddy4Study with your registered ID and land onto the ‘Application Form Page’.
- If not registered - Register at Buddy4Study with your Email/Mobile/Gmail account.
- You will now be redirected to the ‘SBIF Asha Scholarship Program 2024’ application form page.
- Click on the ‘Start Application’ button to begin the application process.
- Fill in the required details in the online application form.
- Upload relevant documents.
- Accept the ‘Terms and Conditions’ and click on ‘Preview’.
- If all the details filled in the application are correctly showing on the preview screen, click on the ‘Submit’ button to complete the application process.
Eligibility
- Applicants should be Indian nationals.
- 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.
NOTE:
- Premier institutions and renowned colleges will include those listed in the top 100 National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) List for Universities and the top 100 in the NIRF List for Colleges for 2023 and 2024 (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.
Awards
- Undergraduate Students : Up to INR 50,000
Documents
- Marksheet from the previous academic year (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)
Application Process
- Click on the Apply Now button below.
- Login to Buddy4Study with your registered ID and land onto the ‘Application Form Page’.
- If not registered - Register at Buddy4Study with your Email/Mobile/Gmail account.
- You will now be redirected to the ‘SBIF Asha Scholarship Program 2024’ application form page.
- Click on the ‘Start Application’ button to begin the application process.
- Fill in the required details in the online application form.
- Upload relevant documents.
- Accept the ‘Terms and Conditions’ and click on ‘Preview’.
- If all the details filled in the application are correctly showing on the preview screen, click on the ‘Submit’ button to complete the application process.
Eligibility
- Applicants should be Indian nationals.
- 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.
NOTE:
- Premier institutions and renowned colleges will include those listed in the top 100 National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) List for Universities and the top 100 in the NIRF List for Colleges for 2023 and 2024 (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.
Awards
- Postgraduate Students : Up to INR 70,000
Documents
- Marksheet from the previous academic year (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)
Application Process
- Click on the Apply Now button below.
- Login to Buddy4Study with your registered ID and land onto the ‘Application Form Page’.
- If not registered - Register at Buddy4Study with your Email/Mobile/Gmail account.
- You will now be redirected to the ‘SBIF Asha Scholarship Program 2024’ application form page.
- Click on the ‘Start Application’ button to begin the application process.
- Fill in the required details in the online application form.
- Upload relevant documents.
- Accept the ‘Terms and Conditions’ and click on ‘Preview’.
- If all the details filled in the application are correctly showing on the preview screen, click on the ‘Submit’ button to complete the application process.
Eligibility
- Applicants should be Indian nationals.
- Applicants must be pursuing an undergraduate course (any year) from an Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) in India.
- 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.
NOTE:
- 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.
Awards:
- Undergraduate Students from IITs : Up to INR 2,00,000
Documents
- Marksheet from the previous academic year (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)
Application Process
- Click on the Apply Now button below.
- Login to Buddy4Study with your registered ID and land onto the ‘Application Form Page’.
- If not registered - Register at Buddy4Study with your Email/Mobile/Gmail account.
- You will now be redirected to the ‘SBIF Asha Scholarship Program 2024’ application form page.
- Click on the ‘Start Application’ button to begin the application process.
- Fill in the required details in the online application form.
- Upload relevant documents.
- Accept the ‘Terms and Conditions’ and click on ‘Preview’.
- If all the details filled in the application are correctly showing on the preview screen, click on the ‘Submit’ button to complete the application process.
Eligibility
- Applicants should be Indian nationals.
- Applicants must be pursuing MBA/PGDM courses (any year) from an Indian Institute of Management (IIM) in India.
- 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.
NOTE:
- 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.
Awards:
- MBA Students from IIMs : Up to INR 7,50,000
Documents
- Marksheet from the previous academic year (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)
Application Process
- Click the Apply Now button below.
- Login to Buddy4Study with your registered ID and land onto the ‘Application Form Page’.
- If not registered - Register at Buddy4Study with your Email/Mobile/Gmail account.
- You will now be redirected to the ‘SBIF Asha Scholarship Program 2024’ application form page.
- Click on the ‘Start Application’ button to begin the application process.
- Fill in the required details in the online application form.
- Upload relevant documents.
- Accept the ‘Terms and Conditions’ and click on ‘Preview’.
- If all the details filled in the application are correctly showing on the preview screen, click on the ‘Submit’ button to complete the application process.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the selection process for this scholarship program?
The selection for the ‘SBIF Asha Scholarship Program 2024’ is based on academic merit and financial background and involves the following multi-stage process :
- Initial shortlisting of applications based on academic performance and financial background.
- Telephonic interviews with shortlisted candidates, followed by document verification for final selection.
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How will I receive the scholarship funds if selected for this program?
The scholarship amount will be directly transferred into the bank account of the selected scholars.
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Will I receive this scholarship for subsequent years of study?
No, this scholarship is a one-time award.
Our Proud Scholars
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Total no. of scholars : 3073
Raksha Kumari
Class 11, Bihar
Adithya Lekshmi ps
Class 11, Kerala
Rohit Kunjan jashubhai
Class 12, Gujarat
Sanket Sambhaji kendre
Class 11, Maharashtra
Nagularapu Snikitha
Class 6, Andhra Pradesh
Rishona Sweedal cutinha
Class 6, Karnataka
Makwana Kunchit
Class 12, Gujarat
Ameena Ashique
Class 11, Kerala
Piyush Raj
Class 11, Bihar
Surapureddy Jagadeswari
Class 11, Andhra Pradesh
Fidha Fathima kv
Class 11, Kerala
Arya BS
Class 11, Kerala
Ashvin Aj
Class 11, Kerala
Deekshitha Tm
Class 8, Kerala
Udgiri Nidhi sri
Class 6, Telangana
Shaik Nagul bude
Class 11, Andhra Pradesh
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Total no. of scholars : 125
Dnyaneshwari Satyvijay Kadam
Class 11, Maharashtra
Prathmesh Pramod kapare
Class 11, Maharashtra
DIVYASHRI KATAWA
Class 8, Karnataka
Ishwar Ram
Class 9, Rajasthan
Nikita Patel
Class 11, Madhya Pradesh
Monika Pyasi
Class 11, Madhya Pradesh
SUPRABHAT MAL
Class 12, West Bengal
Prajwal Eranna Prabhakar
Class 11, Karnataka
Akansha Jagdish Tikale
Class 7, Maharashtra
BAVIRISETTI NITHIN
Class 7, Andhra Pradesh
S Varsha
Class 6, Tamilnadu
CHENNABOINA MURALIKRISHNA
Class 11, Telangana
Shaik Maahir muftaq
Class 8 Andhra Pradesh
ANKIT KARMAKAR
Class 6, West Bengal
Subham Dafadar
Class 10, West Bengal
AYUSH ANANDRAO KOTANGALE
Class 8, Maharashtra
Contact us
- 011-430-92248 (Ext- 303) (Monday to Friday - 10:00 AM to 6 PM)
- sbiashascholarship@buddy4study.com
- SBI Foundation, No. 35, Ground Floor, The Arcade, World Trade Centre, Cuffe Parade, Mumbai – 400005