SBIF Asha Scholarship Program for Overseas Education 2024-25
About SBIF Asha Scholarship:
The SBIF Asha Scholarship Program for Overseas Education 2024-25, one of India’s largest scholarship programs, is an initiative of the SBI Foundation under its education vertical – Integrated Learning Mission (ILM). This program aims to provide financial assistance to meritorious students from low-income families across India, ensuring the continuity of their education. This scholarship is open to SC/ST students pursuing a master’s or postgraduate course (any year) at a premier university/college outside India. (SBIF Asha Scholarship Program for Overseas Education 2024-25)
About SBI Foundation
SBI Foundation is the CSR arm of the State Bank of India. Upholding its tradition of service beyond banking, the Foundation operates in over 28 States and Union Territories of India, focusing on Rural Development, Healthcare, Education, Livelihood & Entrepreneurship, Youth Empowerment, Promotion of Sports, and more. The Foundation is dedicated to contributing to the socio-economic development and betterment of underprivileged sections of society, reflecting the ethos of the SBI group by running ethical interventions that promote growth, equality, and a positive societal impact.
Eligibility criteria for SBIF Asha Scholarship Program
- Applicants must be Indian nationals.
- Applicants must belong to the Scheduled Caste (SC) or Scheduled Tribe (ST) categories.
- Applicants must be pursuing a master’s or above course (any year) at a premier university/college outside India
- Students must have secured 75% marks or above in their previous academic year.
- Students with a gross annual family income of up to INR 6,00,000 are eligible to apply.
Prizes & Rewards:
Up to INR 20,00,000 or 50% of course-related expenses (whichever is less)
Documents required for SBIF Asha Scholarship Program
- Passport Size Photograph
- Aadhaar Card (Both Sides)
- Passport
- 10th Marksheet
- 12th Marksheet
- Graduation Final Marksheet
- Graduation Degree
- Masters Degree (If Applicable)
- Offer/Acceptance Letter from the Institute
- IELTS/TOEFL/Any Other English Proficiency Test Score Card
- Latest Institute fee receipt (Academic Session 2024-25)
- Fee Structure
- Family Income Proof
- Bank passbook
- Country VISA for Study (If Applicable)
- Caste Certificate
- Disability Certificate
- Statement of Purpose (SOP)
- GRE/GMAT Certificate (If Applicable)
- Education Loan Sanction Letter/Other Scholarship Acceptance Letter (If Applicable)
- Death Certificate/Divorce Decree/Any Affidavit
- Orphan Certificate/Letter from Orphanage
Application Process for SBIF Asha Scholarship Program
- Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button below.
- Login to Buddy4Study with your registered ID and land on the ‘Application Form Page.’
- If not registered, register at Buddy4Study with your Email/Mobile/Google account.
- You will now be redirected to the ‘SBIF Asha Scholarship Program for Overseas Education 2024-25’ application form page.
- Click on the ‘Start Application’ button to begin the application process, fill in the required details in the online application form, and upload relevant documents.
- Accept the ‘Terms and Conditions’ and click on ‘Preview’.
- If all the details filled in by the applicant are correctly showing on the preview screen, click the ‘Submit’ button to complete the application process.
Last Date to Apply: 30-04-2025
Application mode: Online applications only
Online application CLICK HERE
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