SDEF India Scholarship Programme

The SDEF India Scholarship Program 2026-27, an initiative of the Swami Dayanand Education Foundation (SDEF), supports academically meritorious students from financially constrained families who are beginning professional undergraduate courses in India. Selected students can receive up to INR 50,000 per academic year, renewable for up to four years, subject to annual review and continued eligibility.

Details of the Scholarship

• Prizes & Rewards: Up to INR 50,000 per academic year, renewable for up to four years, subject to annual review and continued eligibility. The scholarship amount is disbursed directly to the student’s college or university towards approved educational expenses.
• Last Date to Apply: 30-11-2026
• Application mode: Online Application Only

Eligibility:

• Open to students admitted to the first year of a full-time eligible professional undergraduate programme in 2026-27.
• The applicant’s annual family income must not exceed INR 12 lakh from all sources.
• Applicants should not have taken a drop or gap year after Class 12.
• Students must meet the applicable academic, entrance examination and category-wise eligibility criteria for their course.
• Eligible programmes include B.Tech./B.E., MBBS, BDS, and B.Arch.
• Applicants must be willing to participate in further assessment and selection stages, if shortlisted.