SBI Youth for India Fellowship

SBI Youth for India Fellowship is open to Bachelors students. This scholarship is provided by State Bank of India (SBI) Foundation and the value of this scholarship is A monthly stipend of ₹16,000 and other benefits.

Open for

Bachelor’s degree holders

Degree

Bachelors

Provided by

State Bank of India (SBI) Foundation

Deadline

30 Apr 2026

Scholarship Value

A monthly stipend of ₹16,000 and other benefits

To be eligible, an applicant must:- be an Indian citizen, a citizen of Nepal/Bhutan, or an Overseas Citizen of India (OCI)* be in the age group of between 21 and 32 years as of the date of commencement of the programme have completed a bachelor's degree before 1 October 2025.

Note

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• Applicants who currently do not possess an Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card are advised to visit the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India website for OCI registration.
• As the registration process can take 1-3 months, it is recommended that applicants initiate the OCI application as soon as possible, ideally coinciding with the start of their Fellowship application.

The selected fellows will receive the following benefits

• A monthly stipend of ₹16,000 for living expenses
• A readjustment allowance of ₹90,000 (one-time)
• A monthly travel allowance of ₹2,000
• A monthly project-related expense allowance of ₹1,000
• A certificate of completion from the SBI Foundation
• In addition, the selected candidates will gain access to a vibrant ecosystem comprised of alumni, partners, and other relevant organisations in the social sector.
• This ecosystem can be leveraged to explore new opportunities or engage in meaningful collaborations.

Eligible candidates can apply for the fellowship using the steps listed below:-

1. 1Click on the 'Apply Now' button below.
2. 2Click on the 'Register' button on the right-hand side of the dashboard and fill in the required details to 'Register'. ( Note:- If already registered, log in using the registered email ID.)
3. 3Navigate to the 'Apply Now' button and click on it.
4. 4Fill the required details and click on 'Submit'.
5. 5A link will be sent to the registered email to begin with the 'Online Assessment Stage'.
6. 7Fill in the application form with all the required details, answer the essay questions and upload the relevant documents (if there are any).
7. 6Submit the application.