Candidates will be selected based on academic excellence and merit. The selection process includes:
- Online Registration via the SIF portal
- Interview by an Expert Selection Committee

UG, PG or PhD students
India
Loan Up to ₹1,00,000
Closed
The Sakal India Foundation Education Loan Scholarship 2026-27 is offered by the Sakal India Foundation, a trusted NGO empowering students since 1959. This scholarship is a zero-interest financial support designed to help meritorious students from financially weaker backgrounds pursue higher education in India or abroad without the burden of interest-heavy loans.
To be eligible, an applicant must:
Selected candidates will receive an interest-free loan of up to ₹1,00,000 with no interest charged.
Eligible applicants can apply for the scholarship by following the steps below:-
Step 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' button.
Step 2: Click the 'Register' button and enter the required registration details. (Note:- If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID)
Step 3: Click on the 'Apply Now' button.
Step 4: Click on 'Register' and fill in the required registration details. (If already registered, log in using your credentials.)
Step 5: Fill in the required details and click on the ‘Register’ button.
Step 6: LOGIN with your credentials and proceed with your application.
Application Deadline: 30th June 2026
Candidates will be selected based on academic excellence and merit. The selection process includes:
Sakal India Foundation
Sakal Office Building, 595, Budhwar Peth,
Pune - 411002
Email ID: contactus@sakalindiafoundation.org | Contact Number: 020 66035935
Question: Who is offering this opportunity?
Answer: The Sakal India Foundation (SIF), Pune, is offering this scholarship.
Question: How much is the loan scholarship worth?
Answer: The scholarship provides an interest-free loan of up to ₹1,00,000 for a duration of 2 years.
Question: Who is eligible for the SIF Interest-Free Loan Scholarship 2026-2027?
Answer: Indian students with confirmed admissions in recognised institutes pursuing Graduate, Postgraduate, PG Diploma, or PhD programmes in India or abroad.
Question: What is the last date to apply?
Answer: The last date to apply for the SIF Interest-Free Loan Scholarship is 30th June 2026.
Question: Does the candidate need to repay the loan?
Answer: Yes, the candidate must repay the loan amount within 2 years. However, no interest is charged on the repayment.