All eligible candidates will be ranked according to the established merit criteria from the last examination. The selection committee will then award scholarships to the top twenty candidates.
Resident in one of the self-settled leprosy colonies
India
Tuition fees, admission fee, mess fee and boarding/hostel expenses
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H.H Dalai Lama-Sasakawa Scholarship 2025-26 is an opportunity offered by the Sasakawa India Leprosy Foundation (SILF) to provide financial support to students residing in self-settled leprosy colonies in Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. The selected students who are willing to pursue professional courses in recognised institutions will receive rewards in the form of tuition fees, admission fees, mess fees and boarding/ hostel expenses.
To be eligible, an applicant must:-
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The selected candidates will receive tuition fees, admission fees, mess fees and boarding/hostel expenses from the institutes directly.
Eligible applicants can apply for the scholarship through the following steps:-
Step 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' button.
Step 2: Click the 'Register' button and fill in the required registration details. (Note - If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID)
Step 3: Navigate to 'Click here to Apply for HHDLS Scholarship 2025 - 26' on the left-hand side of the page and click on the given link.
Step 4: Now, click on 'If you donot have a login account click here to register' and fill in the details to 'Register'.
Step 5: Fill in the required details, attach the relevant documents, and submit.
Application Deadline: 30 May 2025
All eligible candidates will be ranked according to the established merit criteria from the last examination. The selection committee will then award scholarships to the top twenty candidates.
Sasakawa India Leprosy Foundation
2nd Floor, IETE Building
2, Institutional Area
Lodhi Road, New Delhi - 110003
Phone Number: (011) 24603439/40
Question: What is the H.H. Dalai Lama-Sasakawa Scholarship?
Answer: The H.H. Dalai Lama-Sasakawa Scholarship is a prestigious program aimed at supporting students from marginalised communities, particularly those affected by leprosy, to pursue higher education and build a better future
Question: How can I apply for the scholarship?
Answer: To apply, visit the official S-ILF Scholarship Portal, register, and submit the required documents before the deadline.
Question: What is the deadline for applications?
Answer: The last date to apply for the H.H. Dalai Lama-Sasakawa Scholarship 2025-26 is May 30, 2025.
Question: Who is eligible for the scholarship?
Answer: Applicants must belong to a community affected by leprosy, have secured admission to a recognised university or institution, and demonstrate both academic excellence and financial need.
Question: Can one reapply if in the previous year application is rejected?
Answer: Yes, applicants who were not selected in previous years can reapply, provided they still meet the eligibility criteria.