SBI Platinum Jubilee Asha Scholarship 2025-26: The SBI Foundation has announced the Platinum Jubilee Asha Scholarship 2025-26, a major initiative to support bright students from economically weaker backgrounds in India. Under this initiative, over 23,000 students will receive financial assistance to continue their education.
Program Highlights
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | SBI Foundation (CSR arm of State Bank of India) |
| Program Name | Platinum Jubilee Asha Scholarship Program 2025-26 |
| Education levels covered | School (Class 9-12), Undergraduate (UG), Postgraduate (PG), professional courses, and even overseas PG studies. |
| Help provided | Financial support for education expenses so that deserving students aren’t held back by financial constraints. |
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Scholarship Amount
The scholarship amount varies depending on the level of study:
- Undergraduate Students: ₹ 75,000/-
- Postgraduate Students: ₹ 2,50,000/-
- Medical Students: ₹ 4,50,000/-
- IIT Students: ₹ 2,00,000/-
- MBA Students: ₹ 5,00,000/-
- Foreign University Postgraduate Students: ₹ 20,00,000/-
These scholarships cover tuition fees, academic materials, hostel expenses, and other educational costs.
Eligibility Criteria
To apply, students must meet certain requirements:
- Must be an Indian national.
- For school students: enrolled in Classes 9 to 12.
- For higher education: UG or PG, or professional / overseas PG / medical courses etc.
- Academic performance: usually 75% marks or equivalent (7.0 CGPA) in the previous academic year.
- Family income caps: lower limits for school categories, higher for UG/PG / overseas categories.
Scholarship Benefits
Here are some of the benefits students can expect:
- For school students, modest financial aid to help with tuition, books, study materials.
- For undergraduates / professional courses, higher amounts to cover fees, living expenses, and study costs.
- For postgraduate students, especially in top institutions, good support to continue studies.
- For overseas PG: eligible SC/ST students can get support for studying abroad.
- Top amounts go up to ₹20 lakh per year depending on level of study.
- Also includes mentoring, guidance, and long-term support for scholars.
Required Documents
Applicants must keep the following documents ready before starting the online application process:
- Marksheet from the previous academic year (Class 10 / Class 12 / Graduation / Postgraduation, as applicable)
- Government-issued identity proof – Aadhaar card or any valid ID
- Current year fee receipt issued by the institution
- Proof of current admission – admission letter, institution ID card, or bonafide certificate
- Bank account details of the applicant (or parent/guardian, if applicable)
- Proof of income – Form 16A, income certificate from a government authority, or latest salary slips
- Recent passport-sized photograph of the applicant
- Caste Certificate (only if applicable)
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How to Apply?
If you want to apply, here is a simplified process:
Go to the official scholarship website (look for SBI Platinum Jubilee Asha Scholarship 2025).
Register with your email / mobile / personal details.
Fill in the application form – provide educational history, academic marks, family income, etc.
Upload documents like school / college admission proof, mark sheets, income certificate, identity proof.
Check & submit your application before the deadline.
Important Dates
- In 2025, applications were open till 15 November 2025.
- Announcement for new cycle likely will have similar or updated dates, so keep an eye on the official portal.
Important Links
Apply Link: Click Here
Official Website: Click Here