Archive · 23 Jul 2026
SBI Invites Applications for Rs 100 Crore Scholarships
The SBI Foundation is offering a big scholarship program called the SBI Platinum Jubilee Asha Scholarship 2026.
They will give out Rs 100 crore in scholarships to help 25,707 students from poor families who do well in school.
The scholarships are for students in classes 9 to 12, undergraduate, postgraduate, MBBS, IIT, IIM, and overseas Master's students.
To get the scholarship, students need to have at least 75% marks and their family income must be up to Rs 3,00,000 for school students and Rs 6,00,000 for college students.
The scholarship money can be from Rs 15,000 to Rs 15 lakh, depending on the type of scholarship.
Students can apply online before September 4, 2026.
SBI Foundation invites applications for the SBI Platinum Jubilee Asha Scholarship Program 2026, offering Rs 100 crore in scholarships.
The scholarship aims to support 25,707 meritorious students from economically weaker backgrounds across multiple academic levels.
Eligibility criteria include a minimum of 75% marks or 7.5 CGPA and enrollment in eligible institutions.
Scholarship amounts range from Rs 15,000 to Rs 15 lakh, depending on the category.
Applications must be submitted online by September 4, 2026.
- Who
- Meritorious students from economically weaker backgrounds
- What
- SBI Platinum Jubilee Asha Scholarship Program 2026
- When
- Applications open until September 4, 2026
- Where
- India
- Why
- To reduce financial barriers to education and support talented students across multiple academic levels
Scholarship Benefits
Eligibility Concerns
Financial Support
Scholarship Benefits
The scholarship provides significant financial aid, ranging from Rs 15,000 to Rs 15 lakh, which can greatly reduce the financial burden on students from economically weaker backgrounds.
Eligibility Concerns
The eligibility criteria, including minimum marks and family income limits, may exclude many deserving students who do not meet these strict requirements.
Access to Education
Scholarship Benefits
The scholarship aims to support talented students across multiple academic levels, helping them access quality education and build a future-ready India.
Eligibility Concerns
The requirement for students to be enrolled in top institutions may limit the opportunities for students from less prestigious or rural schools.
- Scholarship Amount
- Rs 15,000 to Rs 15 lakh
- Total Scholarship Fund
- Rs 100 crore
- Number of Scholars
- 25,707
- Application Deadline
- September 4, 2026
- Eligibility Criteria
- Minimum 75% marks or 7.5 CGPA, enrolled in eligible institutions, family income up to Rs 3,00,000 for school applicants and Rs 6,00,000 for college applicants