Sitaram Jindal Foundation Scholarship
Merit-cum-means scholarship from Sitaram Jindal Foundation for school, ITI, diploma, graduation, and postgraduate students across India.
About This Scholarship
The Sitaram Jindal Foundation is one of India's most trusted charitable trusts, awarding scholarships to thousands of underprivileged meritorious students annually. The scholarship covers general education from Class 11 to PG, as well as vocational ITI and professional engineering/medical disciplines.
What You'll Receive
Selected students will receive the following benefits as part of the Sitaram Jindal Foundation Scholarship.
Monthly Cash Grant
Direct grant paid every quarter for 12 months per academic year.
Hosteller Higher Allowance
Additional monthly allowance of ₹800 to ₹1,200 for certified hostellers.
Girl Student Earmarking
Lower percentage cut-off criteria for female applicants to encourage girls education.
Equipment or Book Allowance
No separate book voucher; funds are disbursed via account payee cheques or DBT.
Who Can Apply?
Applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria. Please refer to the official guidelines for full details.
- Open to eligible applicants from All India.
- Must be applying for or enrolled in an Class 11-12 or Diploma / Polytechnic or Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree at Sitaram Jindal Foundation.
- Strong academic record as specified in the official guidelines (Minimum 65% marks or equivalent).
- Demonstrated leadership skills, extracurricular involvement, and community engagement.
- Income or category criteria: Below ₹4,00,000 per annum • Categories: General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS, Girls / Women, PwD.
- Other programme-specific requirements may apply. Check official guidelines before applying.
Eligibility criteria may vary by programme and are subject to change. Always check the official scholarship guidelines before applying.
Documents Required
Prepare the following documents for your application. The exact requirements may vary.
Prescribed Application Form (Annexure)
Duly filled application form signed and sealed by the Principal or Head of Institution.
Income Certificate / Salary Slip
Income certificate issued by Revenue Authority or Form 16/Salary certificate if employed.
Previous Exam Marksheet Photocopy
Attested copy of previous qualifying examination marksheet.
Fee Receipt & Bonafide Certificate
Fee paid receipt and institutional bonafide with college seal.
Hostel Certificate (if applicable)
Certificate from hostel warden indicating monthly mess and room charges.
Follow these 5 visual steps to complete and submit your official scholarship application from your desktop or mobile browser.
Download Official Application Form
Download the official Annexure application form from sitaramjindalfoundation.org.
Complete and Get Principal Attestation
Fill all columns, paste passport photo, and obtain signature and official seal from your College Principal.
Attach Income & Marksheet Copies
Enclose attested copies of income certificate, marksheet, and fee receipt.
Postal Dispatch to Foundation Office
Send by Speed Post or Courier to: Sitaram Jindal Foundation, Jindal Nagar, Tumkur Road, Bengaluru - 560073 (or New Delhi for North India).
Verification & Cheque Disbursement
Upon verification, scholarship is disbursed via demand draft or bank transfer through the college.