SBI Platinum Jubilee Asha Scholarship 2025-26
The SBI Platinum Jubilee Asha Scholarship 2025-26, launched by SBI Foundation, is one of India’s largest scholarship initiatives designed to empower meritorious students from economically weaker backgrounds. The program ensures that financial challenges do not hinder access to quality education, supporting students across multiple levels and disciplines.
The scholarship is offered under the following categories:
- School Students
- Undergraduate Students
- Postgraduate Students
- Medical Students
- IIT Students
- IIM Students
- Overseas Students
Awards range from INR 15,000 to up to INR 20 lakh, depending on the course and level of study. Renewal is subject to students maintaining minimum eligibility criteria each year.
To be eligible, students must score 75% marks or 7 CGPA in the previous academic year, with a family income limit of INR 3 LPA for the school category and INR 6 LPA for all other categories. There is a provision of 10% relaxation for students belonging to SC/ST (Percentage of marks – 67.50%, CGPA – 6.30). To ensure inclusivity, 50% of slots are reserved for female candidates and 50% for SC/ST students.
The SBI Foundation, established in 2015 as the CSR arm of the State Bank of India, drives this initiative as part of its mission to promote inclusive growth. With 698 projects and over 20 million beneficiaries nationwide, its focus spans education, healthcare, rural development, women empowerment, skill development, PwD support, sports, environment, and innovation.
Backed by the legacy of the State Bank of India (SBI), a Fortune 500 company with 22,500+ branches, 63,000+ ATMs, and presence in 29 countries, the scholarship reflects SBI’s long-standing commitment to equitable and sustainable development through education.