Applications are invited for Vidyadhan Scholarship Programme 2024 for School Students from Uttar Pradesh. The last date of application is July 15, 2024.

About the Scholarship

Vidyadhan Scholarship Program from Sarojini Damodaran Foundation supports the college education of meritorious students from economically challenged families. The students are selected after completion of 10th grade /SSLC through a rigorous selection process including test and interview. Currently Vidyadhan program has around 8000 students across the following states: Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Pondicherry, Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Telangana, Goa, Odisha, New Delhi, Ladhak, Bihar, Jarkhand, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh.

Those selected will be eligible for two year scholarship from the Foundation. If they continue to do well, they will be given scholarship for pursuing any degree course of their interest; these scholarships are directly through the foundation or external sponsors who have registered with the Foundation. The scholarship amount for graduation courses varies from Rs 10,000 to Rs 75,000 per year depending on the state, course, duration etc.Β The selected students will be required to attend the mentoring programs from the Foundation.

Scholarship Amount

Scholarship amounts for 11th and 12th grades will be a maximum of Rs. 10,000/- year.

Who can Apply?

  • Students whose family annual income is less than Rs. 2 Lakhs and who have completed their 10th grade/BSEB exam in the year 2024 from Uttar Pradesh.Β 
  • They should also have scored 80% or obtained 8 CGPA in their 10th Grade/SSC examination.Β 
  • The cutoff mark for students with disability is 65%. or 6.5 CGPA.

Selection Process

SDF will shortlist the applicants based on their academic performance and the information provided in the application form. The shortlisted candidates will be invited for a short online test/interview.

Important Dates

  • 15th July 2024: Application Last Date.
  • 20th August to 30th September 2024: Interview/Tests will be scheduled during this time frame. Exact date and location will be intimated to each of the shortlisted candidates.

Required Documents

Scanned copies of the following are required

  • 10th MarksheetΒ Β (If original marksheet is not available , you can upload provisional /online marksheet from the SSLC/CBSE/ICSC website.)
  • Photograph.
  • Income CertificateΒ (from a competent authority; ration card not accepted.)

How to Apply?

Interested students can apply online via this link.

Application Deadline

The last date of application is July 15, 2024.

Contact

Email: vidyadhan[dot]up[at]sdfoundationindia[dot]com

Click here to view the official notification of Vidyadhan Scholarship Programme 2024 for School Students from Uttar Pradesh.