SBI Platinum Jubilee Asha Scholarship 2025-26 is one of the biggest scholarship programs in India, launched by the SBI Foundation to help bright students from low-income families continue their education without financial stress. The goal is to make sure money doesnāt come in the way of good education.
The scholarship is available for students at different education levels, including School students, Undergraduate student, postgraduate student, IIT student, IIM student, Student studying abroad.
Deadline-15th November 2025
Direct link to apply for Fellowship
Scholarship amounts range from ā¹15,000 to ā¹20 lakh, depending on the course and level of study. The scholarship can be renewed each year as long as the student continues to meet the eligibility criteria.
Eligibility:-
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Students must have scored at least 75% marks or a 7 CGPA in the previous academic year.
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Family income should not exceed:
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ā¹3 lakh per year for school students
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ā¹6 lakh per year for all other categories
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For SC/ST students, thereās a 10% relaxation in marks (i.e., 67.5% or 6.3 CGPA).
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To promote fairness and equal opportunity, 50% of the scholarships are reserved for girls, and 50% for SC/ST students.
The SBI Foundation, the CSR arm of State Bank of India, started in 2015, is behind this initiative. It has already Ā helped more than 2 crore people across India in areas like education, health, rural development, womenās empowerment, skill-building, support for people with disabilities, sports, environment, and innovation.
This scholarship is a reflection of SBIās strong commitment to inclusive and sustainable development, supported by its vast presence with 22,500+ branches, 63,000+ ATMs, and operations in 29 countries
Required documents are listed below:-
- Marksheet from the previous academic year (Class 10/Class 12/Graduation/Postgraduation, as applicable)
- Government-issued identity proof (Aadhaar card)
- Bank account details of the applicant (or parent)
- Current year fee receipt
- Proof of incomeĀ (Form 16A/income certificate from a government authority/salary slips, etc.)
- Proof of current year admission (admission letter/institution identity card/bonafide certificate)
- Photograph of the applicant
- Caste Certificate (Wherever Applicable)
Steps to Apply For the Fellowship:-
- Visit official website @sbiashascholarship.co.in
- Ā On the homepage, click on āApplication for SBI Platinum Jubilee Asha Scholarship 2025-26′
- Check the eligibility criteria
- Click on Apply Now
Mr. Amit Singh