Swami Dayanand Education Foundation MCM Scholarship 2023-24

Swami Dayanand Education Foundation Merit-cum-Means Scholarship 2023-24 is an initiative of Swami Dayanand Education Foundation (SDEF) to provide financial assistance to students pursuing professional courses, including engineering, medical, architecture, etc., and other undergraduate programs at government or private institutions in India. The objective of SDEF is to support exceptionally talented students facing financial constraints, enabling them to pursue and complete their college education. Selected candidates will receive up to INR 50,000 per annum or up to INR 2 lakh over the duration of their degree to continue their higher studies.

This article offers detailed information about the Swami Dayanand Education Foundation Merit-cum-Means Scholarship 2023-24 in terms of its application process, eligibility, documentation, and other needful information. Read further to have a detailed understanding of this scholarship and its application process.

Swami Dayanand Education Foundation Merit-cum-Means Scholarship 2023-24 – An Overview

Swami Dayanand Education Foundation, initiated by Mr. Ashutosh Garg and its founder trustees in 2015, was founded with a noble mission to offer scholarships to college students in India and the United States. Since its establishment, the foundation has been dedicated to making a quality college education attainable and within reach for all deserving students, regardless of their financial circumstances.

The table given below consists of the essential details about the scholarship program for a quick reference.

Detailed Overview of Swami Dayanand Education Foundation Merit-cum-Means Scholarship 2023-24

Particulars	Details
Name of the Scholarship	Swami Dayanand Education Foundation Merit-cum-Means Scholarship 2023-24
Provider Name	Swami Dayanand Education Foundation
Scholarship Type	Merit and means based
Eligibility	Students must be enrolled in professional courses such as engineering, medical, architecture, etc., or other undergraduate programs offered by government or private educational institutions in India.
Award	Up to INR 2 lakh over the duration of their degree based on their rank in the NEET or JEE exams.
Last Date to Apply*	October 30, 2023
Application Mode	Online through Buddy4Study portal
Academic Session	2023-2024

*The application deadline mentioned above is tentative and may change at the discretion of the scholarship provider.

Key Dates

Now, with this brief piece of information, it is important to have knowledge of some other details. But before referring to them, the candidates are necessarily required to keep track of the important dates of application to this scholarship programme. The applications for Swami Dayanand Education Foundation Merit-cum-Means Scholarship 2023-24 are currently open. The last date to submit the application forms is October 30, 2023.

Eligibility

Students must be enrolled in professional courses such as engineering, medical, architecture, etc., or other undergraduate programs offered by government or private educational institutions in India.
Applicants must demonstrate academic excellence by achieving a minimum CGPA of 7.5 or securing 75% or higher marks in their Class 12 examinations.
The annual family income of the applicants must not exceed INR 6 lakh.

Award Details

The recipients of this scholarship program will receive up to INR 2 lakh over the duration of their degree based on their rank in the NEET or JEE exams.

Ranks 1 to 100: INR 50,000 per annum
Ranks 100 to 500: INR 40,000 per annum
Ranks 500 to 2,000: INR 30,000 per annum
All other state-level ranks and non-technical courses: INR 20,000 per annum

Note: The scholarship funds will be disbursed directly to the bank accounts of the respective educational institutions.

Swami Dayanand Education Foundation Merit-cum-Means Scholarship 2023-24 – Application Process

Eligible candidates can apply for the Swami Dayanand Education Foundation Merit-cum-Means Scholarship 2023-24 online by following the steps mentioned below –

Visit the official scholarship page.
Read all the details carefully and Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button of the respective category of scholarship.
Login to Buddy4Study with your registered ID and land on the ‘Application Form Page’.
- If not registered – Register at Buddy4Study with your Email/Mobile number/Gmail account.
You will now be redirected to the ‘Swami Dayanand Education Foundation Merit-cum-Means Scholarship 2023-24’ application form page.
Click on the ‘Start Application’ button to begin the application process.
Fill in the required details in the online application form.
Upload relevant documents.
Accept the ‘Terms and Conditions’ and click on ‘Preview’.
If all the details filled in by the applicant are correctly showing on the preview screen, click on the ‘Submit’ button to complete the application process.

Swami Dayanand Education Foundation Merit-cum-Means Scholarship 2023-24 – Key Documents

Class 10 and 12 mark sheets/certificates
Academic mark sheets for all semesters/term-wise scores
Seat allotment letter
Copy of fee receipts
Copy of scholarship letter/education loan, if applicable
Residence proof, which can include a ration card or parent’s ID proof
Copy of a valid ID proof
Proof of family income, which may include a salary certificate/salary slip (covering the last 3 months) or IT Return form
Documents related to agricultural land ownership, if applicable
Copy of an electricity bill
Proof of education loan, if applicable
Rent agreement, if applicable
Photographs of the house (both interior and exterior) and a family photograph

NOTE: The management could amend, update, or change the scholarship rules and guidelines without any prior notice.

Selection Process

The selection of scholars for the ‘Swami Dayanand Education Foundation Merit-cum-Means Scholarship 2023-24’ will be made based on their academic merit and financial background.

NOTE: Among the 300 available seats, 50% of seats are reserved for female candidates.

Contact Details

In case one has any queries related to this scholarship programme, its eligibility, the application process, award details, or selection process, one is requested to connect through the email id given below –

Email: scholarships@swamidayanand.org

Phone: (+91) -120-4146823