sbahp.org SBA Emerging Youth Scholarship & Mentorship Scheme : Sri Badrika Ashram Himachal Pradesh

Organisation : Sri Badrika Ashram Himachal Pradesh
Scholarship Name : SBA Emerging Youth Scholarship & Mentorship Scheme
Applicable For : UG Students
Applicable State : Himachal Pradesh
Website : https://www.sbahp.org/scholarship-program/

What is SBA Emerging Youth Scholarship?

We provide scholarships for high quality undergraduate education, along with professional mentorship, for need and merit-based students of Himachal Pradesh. Our aim is to help you achieve your dreams and not let financial constraints stand in your way. We engage with universities through special MOUs to identify students with a mix of criteria ranging from their family income levels, academic history, and family structure.

Eligibility Criteria of Emerging Youth Scholarship Scheme

The Sri Badrika Ashram Emerging Youth Scholarship will be awarded to students who qualify as per the eligibility criteria below:
** The candidate must be enrolled as a full time student in any undergraduate degree/ diploma
** For BPL Category – Min 60% in Class 12
** For Low-income (less than 3 lacs per year) Non-BPL Category – Min 75 % in Class 12

If a candidate belongs to the low-income group, then (s)he should also belong to one or more of the following sub-categories in order of preference:
** Orphaned students
** Single parent households – mother or father are separated, expired
** Families with cases of chronic/terminal illness
** Parents who are ex-servicemen from the Indian Armed forces and/or who are engaged in manual jobs, i.e. daily wage labourers.
** Families with multiple daughters
** Meritorious Students who have attained more than 90% in class 12
** The candidate cannot be availing any other scholarship under any other scheme

How to Apply for SBA Emerging Youth Scholarship?

** Eligible students please click on the “Apply Now” button
** If applying for the first time, register by clicking on “New Scholarship Applicant”
** Fill in accurate and authenticated information as printed on the documents
** An account will be created with the email ID as the username
** After login fill in the application form
** Upload the required documents and submit the application
** Applicants are advised to fill the form correctly; no changes can be made once submitted

How to check your application status?
** If you have already applied for the scholarship by submitting the application form, you can ‘Log In’ to check the current status of your scholarship.

Documents Required for SBA Emerging Youth Scholarship

** Aadhar Card (Front and Back: Please put both sides in PDF and then upload)
** Domicile Certificate
** Income Certificate
** 10th Standard Marksheet
** 12th Standard Marksheet
** Ration Card (Front & Back: Please put both sides in a PDF document and then upload)
** Detailed last 3 years Parent/Guardian Bank Statement with detailed transactions
** BPL Certificate (if applicable)
** Letter of Admission
** Institute Fee Structure
** Passport photograph

FAQ on SBA Emerging Youth Scholarship & Mentorship Scheme

What is the process for selection if my application is accepted?
We have a multi-step process for the application:
** Verification of the submitted documents, and facts shared.
** Initial screening phone call with you and a parent/caregiver.
** Based on the above, shortlisted students will be invited for a final video interview with our selection committee.

Which streams/courses are eligible under this scheme?
We are open to all streams and courses, however, at this time scholarship is being awarded to students pursuing an undergraduate degree/diploma from a recognised college/university.

How is the scholarship disbursed?
The scholarship amount will be transferred to the University’s designated account directly. A certificate from the university that the student is not availing any other form of scholarship will be needed at the time of disbursement of funds.

What is covered in mentorship under this scheme ?
Professional and personalised guidance along with life skills mentoring will be provided to the selected students for their professional development.

Will I be given career guidance or placement?
We ensure that each of our selected students gets the relevant career guidance as and when needed and we have tied up with professionals for this aspect. The program will include interview preparation, job readiness mentoring & linkage to recruiters/corporates.

Where can I write if I have a query?
You can write to support[AT]sbahp.org for any queries or assistance.