Thousands of students drop out of school every year due to financial hardships, even though they are academically talented. To support such students, the Sarojini Damodaran Foundation (SDF) offers the Vidyadhan Scholarship Program every year. This initiative provides financial assistance to meritorious Class 10 students, encouraging them to pursue intermediate and higher education.
For the academic year 2025, the online application process for Telangana and Andhra Pradesh students has officially begun.
For Intermediate (2 years):
₹10,000 per year (₹20,000 in total for two years).
For Higher Education:
Based on merit and course, scholarships range from ₹10,000 to ₹75,000 per year.
Currently, over 10,000 students across 11 states are receiving support under the Vidyadhan program.
Family annual income must be below ₹2 lakh.
Students must have passed Class 10 in 2024-25 with at least 90% marks or 9 GPA.
For differently-abled students: Minimum 75% marks or 7.5 GPA.
Class 10 marksheet (or downloadable copy from SSC/CBSE/ICSE websites if original not yet available).
Income certificate (issued in 2025).
Passport-size photograph.
Details of the Intermediate college where admission is sought.
Disability certificate (if applicable).
Valid personal email ID.
Applications are reviewed and shortlisted based on academic merit.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an online test and interview.
Final selection will be communicated via email/SMS.
Telangana
Last Date to Apply: July 10, 2025
Test Date: July 27, 2025
Interviews: Between Aug 10-30, 2025
Andhra Pradesh
Last Date to Apply: June 30, 2025
Test Date: July 13, 2025
Interviews: Between July 19-31, 2025
Visit the official website: www.vidyadhan.org
Click on Apply for Scholarships.
New users must register by providing name, email ID, and password.
Activate your account through the link sent to your email.
Login with your credentials and choose your state-specific application.
Fill in the application form, upload the required documents and photo, then submit.
Notifications regarding tests/interviews will be sent via email.
No application fee is required. Applications can also be submitted through the Vidyadhan mobile app.
The Vidyadhan Scholarship is a golden opportunity for meritorious students from financially weaker families to continue their studies without financial burden. Students who meet the criteria are strongly encouraged to apply before the deadlines.