Introduction
The State Bank of India (SBI), through SBI Foundation, has launched applications for the Platinum Jubilee Asha Scholarship 2025 to support 23,230 meritorious students from Class 9 to postgraduate level. This article explains the scholarship’s financial benefits, eligibility criteria, application steps and required documents, plus SBI’s funding commitment for FY26, and plan timely applications.
About the Platinum Jubilee Asha Scholarship 2025
The Platinum Jubilee Asha Scholarship 2025 aims to financially support 23,230 meritorious Indian students across school and higher education levels. Annual assistance ranges from Rs 15,000 up to Rs 20,00,000 per year and continues until the selected student completes the course. SBI Foundation will manage the selection and disbursement through the SBI initiative. For FY26 implementation, SBI has committed approximately Rs 90 crore, ensuring substantial backing for the program.
Eligibility and How to Apply
To be considered for the scholarship applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria and follow the specified online process.
- Eligibility criteria
- Indian nationals studying in Class 9 up to postgraduate level.
- Academic requirement: at least 75% marks or a 7.0 CGPA in the previous year.
- Family income limits:
- Up to Rs 3 lakh per year for school students.
- Up to Rs 6 lakh per year for college/postgraduate students.
- Application process
- Apply online at www.sbiashascholarship.co.in by the deadline.
- Register using a valid email address and mobile number.
- Complete the online application form with accurate details.
- Upload required documents (see list below) to support the application.
- Documents to upload
- Academic mark sheets from the previous year.
- Income certificate supporting family income claims.
- Identity proof such as Aadhaar.
- Recent passport-size photograph.
Conclusion
In summary, the Platinum Jubilee Asha Scholarship 2025 offers annual assistance from Rs 15,000 to Rs 20,00,000 for 23,230 eligible Indian students from Class 9 to postgraduate level, continuing until course completion. Applicants meeting the academic and income criteria must apply online at www.sbiashascholarship.co.in, register, and upload required documents. SBI has committed approximately Rs 90 crore for FY26 implementation effectively.