Vidyadhan Scholarship 2024 Details
About Vidyadhan
Vidyadhan Scholarship Program from Sarojini Damodaran Foundation supports the college education of meritorious students from economically challenged families. The students are selected after completion of 10th grade /SSLC through a rigorous selection process including test and interview. Currently Vidyadhan program has around 8000 students across the following states: Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Pondicherry, Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Telangana, Goa, Odisha, New Delhi, Ladhak, Bihar, Jarkhand, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh.Those selected will be eligible for two year scholarship from the Foundation. If they continue to do well, they will be given scholarship for pursuing any degree course of their interest; these scholarships are directly through the foundation or external sponsors who have registered with the Foundation. The scholarship amount for graduation courses varies from Rs 10,000 to Rs 75,000 per year depending on the state, course, duration etc. The selected students will be required to attend the mentoring programs from the Foundation.Students can apply free of cost on the website direclty. No other person or institutions have been authorized to select students on our behalf.
Scholarship Amount
Scholarship amounts for 11th and 12th grades will be a maximum of Rs. 10,000/- year
Who Can Apply?
Students whose family annual income is less than Rs. 2 Lakhs and who have completed their 10th grade/SSC exam in the year 2024 from Andhra Pradesh. They should also have scored 90% or obtained 9 CGPA in their 10th Grade/SSC examination. The cutoff mark for students with disability is 75%. or 7.5 CGPA
Selection Process
SDF will shortlist the applicants based on their academic performance and the information provided in the application form. The shortlisted candidates will be invited for a short online test/interview. Students can apply free of cost on the website directly. No other person or institution has been authorised to select students on our behalf.
Important Dates
- 7th June 2024: Application last date
- 23rd June 2024: Screening Test
- 7th July to 20th July 2024: Interview/Tests will be scheduled during this time frame. Exact date and location will be intimated to each of the shortlisted candidates.
Required Documents
Scanned copies of the following are required
- 10th Marksheet (If original marksheet is not available , you can upload provisional /online marksheet from the SSLC/CBSE/ICSC website.)
- Photograph
- Income Certificate (from a competent authority; ration card not accepted.)
Contact Details
For any clarifications send an email to [email protected] or call Vidyadhan Help Desk, Phone: 9663517131.
How To Apply?
Click on Below “Apply Now” Button.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Who is eligible to apply for the Vidyadhan Scholarship?
Students who have completed their 10th grade/SSC exam in 2024 from Andhra Pradesh with a family annual income less than Rs. 2 Lakhs are eligible. They should have scored 90% or obtained 9 CGPA in their 10th Grade/SSC examination. The cutoff mark for students with disabilities is 75% or 7.5 CGPA.
2. What is the scholarship amount for 11th and 12th grades?
The scholarship amount for 11th and 12th grades is a maximum of Rs. 10,000 per year.
3. What is the selection process for the scholarship?
SDF shortlists applicants based on academic performance and information provided in the application form. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a short online test/interview.
4. What are the important dates for the scholarship application?
Application deadline: 7th June 2024Screening Test: 23rd June 2024Interviews/Tests: Scheduled between 7th July to 20th July 2024. Exact dates and locations will be communicated to shortlisted candidates.
5. What documents are required for the application?
Scanned copies of 10th Marksheet, Photograph, and Income Certificate from a competent authority (ration card not accepted) are required.
6. How can I apply for the Vidyadhan Scholarship?
Click on the “Apply Now” button on the website to apply directly.
