SHDF India Scholarship 2025
Scholarship Amount
About This Scholarship
The SHDF India Scholarship 2025, offered by the Sikh Human Development Foundation, aims to support meritorious and needy students. This initiative helps students overcome financial barriers to higher education, empowering them to become self-reliant and employed professionals. Selected candidates will receive crucial need-based financial assistance.
Eligible applicants have the flexibility to apply at any time of the year to seize this valuable opportunity. The scholarship is specifically designed to provide financial aid to students who demonstrate both academic potential and financial need.
SHDF scholarships are fundamentally based on financial need. The precise amount awarded to each student is determined through a comprehensive assessment. This evaluation takes into account various factors, including the student’s total educational expenses, their family's annual income, the number of siblings currently enrolled in college, and any other financial aid or scholarships they may be receiving from alternative sources. This ensures that assistance is provided where it is most impactful.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible, an applicant must meet the following criteria:
• Be a student from Punjab, neighbouring states, or the Delhi NCR region.
• Have secured a minimum of 60% marks in the previous final examination.
• Be admitted or currently seeking admission to an accredited government or private institution within India.
• Be pursuing a professional diploma, an undergraduate degree, or a postgraduate course.
• Have an annual family income that does not exceed ₹3,00,000.
Required Documents
Applicants are required to submit the following documents:
• A duly completed application form.
• Academic transcripts or mark sheets of the last final examination passed.
• Proof of income for the applicant's family.
• A domicile certificate to verify residency.
How to Apply
Eligible applicants can apply by following these straightforward steps:
Step 1: Locate and click on the 'Apply Now' button, typically found on the scholarship's application page on the official website.
Step 2: If you are a new user, click the 'Register' button and proceed to fill in all the required registration details. If you have previously registered, simply log in using your Gmail account, mobile number, or registered email ID.
Step 3: Once logged in, navigate through the portal and scroll down to find and click on 'New Applications'.
Step 4: Carefully enter all the requested details into the application form, upload all the necessary supporting documents as specified, and then submit your completed application.