Applications are invited for Vidyadhan Scholarship Program 2023 for School Students from Tamil Nadu. The last date of application is July 31, 2023.

About the Scholarship

Vidyadhan Scholarship Program from Sarojini Damodaran Foundation (SDF) 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.

Students can apply free of cost on the website directly.

Scholarship Amount

The scholarship amount for 11th and 12th grades 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 std/SSLC exam in the year 2023 from Tamil Nadu. 
  • They should also have scored 80% in their 10th Std / SSLC examination or 90% / 9+ CGPA for CBSE Students. 
  • The cut-off mark for students with disability is 60%.

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

  • July 31, 2023: Application deadline.
  • August 27, 2023: Screening test.
  • September 1 to 30, 2023: 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 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.  

How to Apply?

Interested students can apply online via this link.

Contact

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

Click here to view the official notification for Vidyadhan Scholarship Program 2023 for School Students from Tamil Nadu.