Vahani Scholarship 2025-26

Overview

Eligibility

• To be eligible, an applicant must:-
• hold an Indian citizenship
• be currently studying in Class 12
• have secured a minimum of 85% marks in Class 10
• have an annual family income of less than ₹3,00,000

Benefits

• Selected candidates will receive:-
• Full Financial Assistance: Covering academic and hostel/PG fees for the entire undergraduate degree.
• Laptop Stipend: One-time stipend of ₹45,000 to buy a laptop.
• Travel Stipend: One annual trip from the university to the student’s hometown.
• Internet Stipend: To ensure students have access to digital resources.
• Personal Mentorship: Ongoing support throughout their undergraduate journey, focusing on skill development and employability after graduation.

How to Apply

Selection Process

• Applicants will be shortlisted for interviews based on merit, extracurricular activities, consistency, and economic background. Selected candidates will face a second round of interviews.
• Applicants who pass both rounds will receive a conditional letter for the scholarship.
• The final scholarship will be awarded once the shortlisted candidates score a minimum of 85% in their Class 10 board examination and get admitted to an institution for an undergraduate course.

Documents Required

• Photograph of the applicant (JEPG/JPG/PNG format, less than 2 MB size)
• Income certificate
• Markhsheets of Classes 10 and 11
• Photograph of owned laptop, family, and vehicles (if applicable)
• Documents required during the interview:-
• Original Class 10 and 11 marksheet
• Original income certificate issued that year
• Original certificates (those mentioned in the form by the applicant)