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Vidyadhan Scholarship Program

Sarojini Damodaran Foundation

A comprehensive scholarship and mentorship program supporting academically brilliant students from low-income families through high school and college.

Partially FundedIndiaSchoolNeed-Based
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Full Description

Vidyadhan is a scholarship program by the Sarojini Damodaran Foundation that sponsors the college education of meritorious students from economically challenged families. Students are selected after they complete their 10th grade through a rigorous process. If they maintain good grades, the scholarship continues through their 11th, 12th, and degree courses.

Benefits

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Annual scholarship amounts from ₹10,000 (Class 11/12) to ₹60,000 (professional degrees)
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Regular soft skills and career guidance training camps
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One-on-one mentorship by professionals

Eligibility Criteria

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Family income should be less than ₹2 Lakhs per annum
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Must have completed 10th grade with over 90% (or equivalent CGPA)
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Criteria may vary slightly depending on the specific Indian state of the applicant

Required Documents

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10th mark sheet
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Income certificate from the competent authority
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Recent photograph

Application Process

  1. Register and apply online on the Vidyadhan portal when the state-specific application opens
  2. Shortlisted applicants undergo an online test
  3. Candidates who clear the test are interviewed along with their parents
  4. Final selection includes house visits by the foundation in some cases

Important Information

•Vidyadhan operates in specific Indian states (currently 15+ states); check the portal for your state's exact timeline.
Funding₹10,000 - ₹60,000 per year
CountryIndia
Study LevelSchool
CategoryNeed-Based
EligibilityStudents from economically backward families passing 10th grade with top scores
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