The Sitaram Jindal Foundation Scholarship provides financial assistance to meritorious students from economically weaker families studying in Classes 11 and 12, ITI, diploma, undergraduate, and postgraduate courses. It aims to reduce educational expenses and help students continue their studies.
Students across India studying in Class 11, Class 12, ITI, Diploma, Undergraduate, or Postgraduate courses in general, medical, or engineering fields may apply. Applicants must be 30 years of age or younger and meet the academic requirements for their course. Annual family income must be up to ₹4 lakh for salaried families and ₹2.5 lakh for other families. Students must study at an eligible government, government-aided, or qualifying private institution and must not receive another scholarship. Final-year students are not eligible.
The scholarship provides monthly financial assistance to eligible students studying in Classes 11–12, ITI, diploma, undergraduate, and postgraduate courses. It helps cover educational expenses, including study materials and, where applicable, hostel or accommodation costs. The scholarship may continue during the course, subject to eligibility and academic requirements, with payments made half-yearly as stated on the official portal.
Recent passport-size photograph
Latest examination marksheet, signed and sealed by the Principal/Lecturer
Class 10 marksheet
Date-of-birth proof, if not mentioned on the Class 10 marksheet
Family income certificate or BPL card, as applicable
Student’s bank passbook copy
Admission and annual fee certificate, if applicable
Hostel certificate signed by the Warden and Principal, if applicable
Private accommodation/PG certificate, if applicable
Declaration confirming that the student is not receiving another scholarship, if required
Disability certificate, if applicable
PPO, Ex-Serviceman Widow Card, or relationship/dependency certificate, if applicable
Visit the official Sitaram Jindal Foundation portal, register or log in, and select “Apply Scholarship.” Fill in your personal, educational, family-income, and bank details. Submit the application for initial review. If accepted, download and print the application form, attach your photograph and required documents signed and sealed by your institution, then upload the completed documents under “My Application” → “Upload.” Finally, click “Submit for Approval” and follow the Foundation’s instructions for verification and hard-copy submission.
Applicants must meet the official eligibility criteria, including the age limit of 30 years and applicable family-income limits. Students can apply only once during the entire duration of their course and should not receive another scholarship or fee reimbursement. Required documents must be genuine, and academic certificates should be signed and sealed by the institution’s Principal/Lecturer where required. Final-year students are not eligible. Applications are accepted throughout the academic year, with no fixed deadline listed on the official FAQ.
Sitaram Jindal Foundation