Applications are invited for Vidyadhan Scholarship 2023 for Class 10 Passed Students from Himachal Pradesh. The last date of application is August 31, 2023.

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.

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. 

Students can apply free of cost on the website directly. 

Scholarship Amount

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

Who can Apply?

  • Students whose family annual income is less than Rs.2 Lakhs and who have completed their 10th grade/SSLC exam in the year 2023 from Himachal Pradesh. 
  • They should also have scored 80% or obtained 9 CGPA in their 10th Grade/SSLC examination.
  • The cut off mark for students with disability is 70%.

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

  • 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.)
  • Photograph.

Important Dates

  • August 31, 2023: Application Deadline.
  • October 7, 2023: Screening Test.
  • October 28-November 10, 2023: Interview/Tests will be scheduled during this time frame. Exact date and location will be intimated to each of the shortlisted candidates.

How to Apply?

Interested students can apply online via this link.

Contact

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

Click here to view the official notification for Vidyadhan Scholarship 2023 for Class 10 Passed Students from Himachal Pradesh.