Sitaram Jindal Foundation Scholarship 2025

If you’re a student struggling to keep up with education expenses, the Sitaram Jindal Foundation Scholarship 2025 might just be the support you were looking for. It’s not some one-time amount that vanishes in a semester — this one gives you monthly financial help, and it’s available across India.

Let’s break down what it is, who can apply, how much you get, and how you can apply from home.

Scholarship Highlights

• Name: Sitaram Jindal Foundation Scholarship

• Launched By: Sitaram Jindal Foundation, Bengaluru

• For Whom: Students from Class 11 to postgrad, ITI, diploma, engineering, medicine, etc.

• Benefit: ₹500 to ₹3,200 per month (based on course and category)

• Application Mode: Offline (form download + post)

• Deadline: No fixed deadline – apply anytime during the course

Who Can Apply?

This scholarship isn’t limited to just toppers. It’s open for:

• Indian students studying Class 11, 12, ITI, diploma, UG or PG

• You must have scored:

  • 65% for boys / 60% for girls in 10th or 12th

  • 70%+ for engineering/medical students (higher for some states)

• Family income:

  • ₹4 lakh/year for salaried families

  • ₹2.5 lakh/year for others

Note: You can’t apply if you’re already receiving any other scholarship. Also, only one application is allowed per course duration (e.g., once during UG, not every year).

Selection Process

It’s pretty simple:

1. You fill the application and send it with documents.

2. The foundation reviews your eligibility, marks, and income.

3. If selected, your scholarship amount starts coming monthly into your bank account.

No entrance exam, no interview. But they may verify your details before final approval.

Benefits You Get

Here’s how much you can get depending on your course:

Hostel Allowance: Extra ₹1,200–₹1,800/month if you’re living in a hostel.

Documents Required

Keep these documents ready before you apply:

• Duly filled application form

• Aadhaar card or ID proof

• Latest passport-size photo

• Marksheet of last exam passed

• College admission proof or ID card

• Income certificate from competent authority

• Bank passbook copy (1st page)

• Hostel certificate (if staying in hostel)

• Self-declaration form (no other scholarship)

• Disability or widow certificate (if applicable)

Attach clear, self-attested photocopies of all documents.

How to Apply (Step-by-Step)

Now the main part — how to apply.

Step 1: Visit the Official Website

• Go to: www.sitaramjindalfoundation.org

• Click on “Scholarships”

• Scroll and find the right category for your course

• Download the application form (PDF)

Step 2: Fill the Form

• Print the form

• Fill it manually using a pen

• Add accurate personal, academic, and income details

• Sign the declaration

Step 3: Attach Documents

• Attach photocopies of:

  • Marksheet

  • ID proof

  • Income proof

  • Bank passbook

  • Admission receipt

  • Hostel certificate (if any)

FAQs

Q. Can I apply if I’m already getting another scholarship?
No. You must not be availing any other scholarship to apply.

Q. Is it available for all states?
Yes. It’s a national scholarship, open to students from any Indian state.

Q. Do girls get extra benefit?
Yes. Girls get higher scholarship amounts in all categories.

Q. How often will I get the money?
The amount will be credited monthly to your bank account.

Q. Can I apply again next year?
No. Only one application is allowed per course duration.