Applications are invited for Vidyadhan Scholarship Program 2023 for Class 10 Passed Students in Punjab by Sarojini Damodaran Foundation. The last date of application is November 30, 2023.

About the Foundation

Sarojini Damodaran Foundation (SDF) provides scholarships to eligible and meritorious applicants from economically weak families. They help meritorious students from underprivileged backgrounds by supporting their higher education.

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 6500 students across the following states: Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Pondicherry, Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Telangana, Goa, Odisha, New Delhi and Ladakh.

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 60,000 per year depending on the state, course, duration etc. The selected students will be required to attend the mentoring programs from the Foundation.

Who can Apply?

Students whose family annual income is less than Rs.2 Lakhs and who have completed their 10th grade/SSC exam in the year 2023 from Punjab. They should also have scored 80% or obtained 8 CGPA in their 10th Grade/SSLC examination. The cut off mark for students with disability is 70%.

Scholarship Amount

The scholarship amount for 11th and 12th standard will be a maximum of Rs. 10000/year.

Selection Process

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

Required Documents

Scanned copies of the following are required

  • Photograph.
  • 10th Marksheet (If original marksheet is not available , you can upload provisional /online marksheet from the SSLC/CBSE/ICSC website.)
  • Income Certificate (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 November 30, 2023.

Contact

For any clarifications send an email to vidyadhan[dot]punjab[at]sdfoundationindia[dot]com

Click here to view the official notification of Vidyadhan Scholarship Program 2023 for Class 10 Passed Students in Punjab by Sarojini Damodaran Foundation.