Archive · 7 Sep 2026
SBI Foundation Launches Asha Scholarship 2026-27 With Expanded Aid
The SBI Foundation has opened the Asha Scholarship for the 2026-27 academic cycle.
It gives money to students who do well in school but need financial help.
Students from Class 9 through postgraduate study can apply.
Some professional and overseas study programs are also included.
Most students need at least 75% marks or a 7.5 CGPA.
Students from certain reserved categories and students with benchmark disabilities can qualify with lower marks.
Families must meet the stated income limits.
Students apply online and need documents such as marksheets, income proof, identity proof, and admission letters.
The Asha Scholarship 2026-27 offers annual grants ranging from ₹15,000 to ₹15,00,000.
The merit-cum-need scheme covers Classes 9-12, undergraduate and postgraduate studies, professional programs, and postgraduate education abroad.
Most applicants need at least 75% marks or a 7.5 CGPA, with lower thresholds for SC, ST, and PwBD candidates.
Annual family-income limits are ₹3,00,000 for school students and ₹6,00,000 for higher-education applicants.
Applications must be submitted online through sbiashascholarship.co.in or Buddy4Study, with 50% of slots reserved for female applicants.
- Who
- Students in Classes 9-12, undergraduate and postgraduate programs, selected professional courses, and postgraduate programs abroad.
- What
- The SBI Foundation launched the Asha Scholarship 2026-27, offering annual financial grants from ₹15,000 to ₹15,00,000.
- When
- For the 2026-27 academic cycle; the specific application deadline is not stated.
- Where
- Applications are submitted online through sbiashascholarship.co.in or Buddy4Study; eligible study may be in India or abroad.
- Why
- To provide merit-cum-need financial support to students from eligible lower-income households.
- Scholarship amount
- ₹15,000 to ₹15,00,000 per year
- Academic requirement
- Generally 75% marks or 7.5 CGPA
- Relaxed thresholds
- 65% for SC and ST applicants; 60% for PwBD applicants
- Income limit
- ₹3,00,000 for school students and ₹6,00,000 for undergraduate, postgraduate, and professional applicants
- Overseas requirement
- Admission to a university ranked in the Top 200 of the QS or Times Higher Education global rankings
- Female applicants
- 50% of scholarship slots are reserved for female applicants
- Application documents
- Previous marksheets, income certificates or salary slips, identity proof, and official admission letters