SBIF Asha Scholarship Program for Overseas Education

The SBIF Asha Scholarship Program for Overseas Education is a scholarship program for meritorious students from SC/ST categories. It financially helps these students realise their dream of abroad education at top global universities. Let us start with the overview of the SBI Asha Scholarship Program for Overseas Education 2024-2025.

Benefits of SBIF Asha Scholarship Program for Overseas Education 2025

The following are the benefits of the SBI Asha Scholarship program for overseas education:

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  Financial assistance of up to INR 20 lakhs or 50% of tuition fees, whichever is lesser.
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  SC/ST students who perform well in their academics get a golden opportunity to use this scholarship for their study abroad goals.

Eligibility Criteria for SBIF Asha Scholarship Program 2025

The following are the eligibility criteria that you need to meet to apply for the Asha Scholarship Program:

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  Must be an Indian national.
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  Must belong to the SC/ST category.
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  Enrolled in a master's or postgraduate program at a premier abroad university or college with top rank as per the QS World University Rankings or Times Higher Education World University.
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  Must have scored at least 75% in the previous academic year.
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  Family income should not exceed INR 6 lakhs per annum (preference will be given to students with a family income below INR 3 lakhs).

Application Process for SBIF Asha Scholarship Program for Overseas Education 2025

The application process for the SBIF Asha Scholarship Program is simple and straightforward and can be done in simple 8 steps:

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  Step 1: You need to visit the official SBIF Scholarship Page.
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  Step 2: Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button present at the bottom of the page.
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  Step 3: You will be redirected to the Buddy4Study page
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  Step 4: Log in with your registered ID (If you have not registered, then you can register using your Email/Mobile/Google account.) 
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  Step 5: After login, you will be redirected to the SBIF Asha Scholarship Program for Overseas Education 2024-25 application form page.
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  Step 6: Click on the ‘Start Application’ button to begin the application process, fill in the required details in the online application form, and upload the required documents.
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  Step 7: Read the terms and conditions and click on Accept
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  Step 8: Click on ‘Preview’ to check your application, and if all details are correct, then click on the ‘Submit’ button.

Once your application is submitted, you will receive a confirmation on your registered number and email address. You need to wait for a few days before you receive the next update. You can track it on your Buddy4Study account. We recommend that you keep checking your email for any updates.

Documents Required for SBIF Asha Scholarship Program for Overseas Education 2025

The following are the documents required to apply for the Asha Scholarship Program. Please make sure you have updated all your documents before submission.

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  Passport-size photograph
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  Aadhaar Card (front and back side)
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  Passport
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  10th, 12th, and graduation mark sheets
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  Graduation degree
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  Offer/Acceptance letter from the university
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  IELTS / TOEFL scorecard (if applicable)
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  Latest fee receipt and fee structure
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  Family income proof
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  Bank passbook
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  Visa for study (if applicable)
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  Caste certificate
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  Disability certificate (if applicable)
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  Statement of Purpose (SOP)
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  GRE / GMAT scorecard (if applicable)
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  Education loan sanction letter or scholarship acceptance letter (if applicable)
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  Death certificate/divorce decree/affidavit (if applicable)
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  Orphan certificate/letter from the orphanage (if applicable)

Please note that if you want to review your SOP, you can use our free and AI-backed SOP Review tool which will help you in analysing your SOP so that you can improve it further. 

Selection Process for SBIF Asha Scholarship Program for Overseas Education 2025

The selection process for the SBI Asha Scholarship is as follows:

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  In the first stage, applications are shortlisted based on their academic performance and financial background.
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  In the next stage, shortlisted candidates are interviewed telephonically. Sometimes, more than one round of interviews are conducted.
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  In the final stage, document verification is done for those candidates who clear all the stages of the interview.

Contact Details for SBIF Asha Scholarship Program for Overseas Education 2025

In case you need to contact SBIF regarding further queries related to the Asha Scholarship, you can contact them using the details given below:

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