Grant opportunity
SBI Platinum Jubilee Asha Scholarship 2026-2027
SBI Foundation's national scholarship programme supports academically strong Indian students from lower-income households across school and higher-education tracks.
- Funder
- SBI Foundation
- Applications close 4 September 2026
- Applications close 4 September 2026: Sep 4, 2026
- Award
- Scholarship support varies by education track and is paid to selected scholars
- Applicant
- Eligible Indian students in Classes 9-12 or undergraduate and postgraduate programmes at covered institutions, subject to academic and household-income requirements.
- Discipline
- Education and Higher Education
- Region
- India
- Posted
- Jul 24, 2026
Call summary
Overview
The programme provides financial assistance through separate tracks for school pupils and eligible undergraduate or postgraduate students.
Who can apply
Applicants must meet the academic, institution and household-income conditions for their chosen scholarship track.
What it supports
- Classes 9 to 12.
- Undergraduate and postgraduate study at eligible institutions.
- Merit- and need-informed selection followed by interview and document verification.
Funding and duration
- Awards vary by scholarship category.
- Payments are transferred to selected scholars after verification.
Applications close 4 September 2026
Applications close 4 September 2026: Sep 4, 2026
How to apply
Create an account on the official scholarship portal, select the correct category, upload the required documents and submit by 4 September 2026.
Call details
Source-based overview
The SBI Platinum Jubilee Asha Scholarship supports Indian students whose academic progress may be constrained by household income. Applicants should check the official portal for the exact track, award and document requirements.
Eligibility
Applicants must meet the academic, institution and household-income conditions for their chosen scholarship track.
Funding and benefits
Awards vary by scholarship category.
Payments are transferred to selected scholars after verification.
Themes and supported activities
Classes 9 to 12.
Undergraduate and postgraduate study at eligible institutions.
Merit- and need-informed selection followed by interview and document verification.
Deadline and timeline
Applications close 4 September 2026: Applications close 4 September 2026: Sep 4, 2026.
Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.
How to apply
Create an account on the official scholarship portal, select the correct category, upload the required documents and submit by 4 September 2026.
Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.