The SBIF Asha Scholarship Program 2024, run by the SBI Foundation, is one of India’s largest scholarship programs. It aims to help bright students from low-income families continue their education. The scholarship is available for students in Classes 6 to 12 and for those studying undergraduate or postgraduate courses at the top 100 NIRF universities/colleges, IITs, or pursuing MBA/PGDM at IIMs. Selected students can receive up to INR 7.5 lakh to support their education.
SBIF Asha Scholarship Program for School Students
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
SBIF Asha Scholarship Program for Undergraduate Students
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
SBIF Asha Scholarship Program for Postgraduate Students
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
SBIF Asha Scholarship Program for IIT Students
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
SBIF Asha Scholarship Program for IIM Students
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
