SBIF Asha Scholarship Program 2024: Empowering Education
The SBIF Asha Scholarship Program 2024 is a prestigious initiative by the SBI Foundation to provide financial support to deserving students from low-income families across India. The program covers students from Class 6 to 12 and those pursuing undergraduate and postgraduate degrees from top universities like IITs, IIMs, and NIRF top 100 colleges.
Eligibility for Different Levels:
1. For School Students (Class 6 to 12):
- Academic Requirement: Minimum 75% marks in the last academic year.
- Family Income: Gross annual family income must be up to INR 3,00,000.
- Nationality: Must be an Indian national.
- Additional Benefits: 50% slots reserved for female students and preference given to SC/ST candidates.
- Scholarship Amount: INR 15,000 per student.
2. For Undergraduate Students (IITs):
- Academic Requirement: Pursuing any year in IIT with 75% marks in the previous academic year.
- Family Income: Up to INR 6,00,000 (Preference for families with income up to INR 3,00,000).
- Scholarship Amount: Up to INR 2,00,000 per year.
- Reservation: 50% slots for female students and priority to SC/ST.
3. For Postgraduate Students (Top NIRF 100 Colleges):
- Eligibility: Enrolled in a postgraduate course in any of the top 100 NIRF institutes.
- Academic Requirement: 75% marks or more in the previous academic year.
- Income Cap: Up to INR 6,00,000 (Preference for families with income below INR 3,00,000).
- Scholarship Value: Up to INR 70,000 per year.
4. For MBA/PGDM Students (IIMs):
- Academic Requirement: Enrolled in IIMs with at least 75% marks in the last year.
- Income Limit: Up to INR 6,00,000 annually.
- Scholarship Amount: Up to INR 7.5 lakh for the course.
- Reservations: 50% of slots are reserved for female students and preference for SC/ST categories.
Documents Required:
- Previous year mark sheet
- Aadhaar card (or any govt. ID)
- Current year fee receipt
- Admission proof (Letter, ID card, or Bonafide Certificate)
- Income Proof (Form 16A/Income certificate/salary slip)
- Photograph
- Caste Certificate (If applicable)
How to Apply:
- Visit Buddy4Study and log in with your ID.
- Click on ‘Apply Now’ for SBIF Asha Scholarship 2024.
- Fill out the form with the required details.
- Upload all necessary documents.
- Submit the form after verifying the details.
Conclusion:
The SBIF Asha Scholarship Program is a golden opportunity for students across India to receive financial aid and continue their education seamlessly. Don’t miss the chance to apply and secure your future!
Deadline: 1st October 2024
