Organisation : Sarojini Damodaran Foundation (Vidyadhan)
Scholarship Name : Shrimati Sadhana Khaitan Vidyadhan Scholarship For Women in STEM 2026
Applicable For : Female students from Mathura District, Uttar Pradesh, pursuing STEM courses such as MBBS, Engineering, BSc, or other STEM programs
Scholarship Amount : Scholarship of ₹15,000 to ₹75,000 per year
Last Date : 31st August 2026
Website : https://www.vidyadhan.org/apply
What is Shrimati Sadhana Khaitan Vidyadhan Scholarship?
The Shrimati Sadhana Khaitan Vidyadhan Scholarship for Women in STEM supports talented young women from low-income families in Mathura District who aspire to build careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Healthcare. Instituted in the loving memory of Smt. Sadhana Khaitan by her family, this scholarship is a philanthropic initiative by the Shibulal Family under Vidyadhan , a 25-year-old pan-India higher education program currently supporting over 14,000 students across the country. Beyond financial assistance, scholars will also receive training and mentoring support to help them thrive in their chosen fields. Last date of scholarship application is 31st August 2026.
Eligibility of Shrimati Sadhana Khaitan Vidyadhan Scholarship
** Female students from Mathura District, Uttar Pradesh, pursuing STEM courses such as MBBS, Engineering, BSc, or other STEM programs are eligible to apply.
** Applicants must have secured a minimum of 70% marks in Class 12 (60% for students with disabilities), have gained admission to the first year of a degree or professional program in the Academic Year 2026–27, and have either completed Class XII from a school in Mathura District or be currently studying at an institution located there.
** The annual family income must be less than ₹3 Lakhs.
Benefits of Shrimati Sadhana Khaitan Vidyadhan Scholarship
Selected students will receive a scholarship of ₹15,000 to ₹75,000 per year, depending on the course till the completion of the course, subject to satisfactory academic performance.
How To Apply For Shrimati Sadhana Khaitan Vidyadhan Scholarship?
To apply for Shrimati Sadhana Khaitan Vidyadhan Scholarship, Follow the below steps
Steps:
1. You need to have a personal Email Account to apply online. DO NOT USE THE EMAIL ID of cyber café/DTP centre since all future communications will be sent to the registered email id. If you do not have an email ID, please create a new account in www.gmail.com or with any other email service providers. Please memorize the email login and password for future use.
2. While registering a new account you will be asked for details like:
** First Name: Please mention your first name as per your educational records.
** Last Name: Please mention your last name as per your educational records.
** Email ID: Please mention your email address and do not forget to regularly check this email account for our intimation. For future login, use the email id.
3. Vidyadhan Password: Please choose a complex password for the user name you have created above. The Password should have at least 8 characters. This password is not same as the password you have created for the email id. When you log into the vidyadhan application next time, you have to use the email id and the vidyadhan password you have created. Please remember it; do not write it anywhere for security reasons. If you forget the password then you can retrieve it by clicking “Forgot Password” link in the Home Page.
4. Click on “Apply Now ” button. An email will be sent to your email account with account activation link.
5. Please open your email in a new window and open the account activation email. Click on the activation link provided in that email. This will open the home page with a message that Account is activated and a login form to proceed further.
6. Please login with the email id and the vidyadhan password that you have entered in Step 2 above while registering a new account.
7. After you login you can see a link “Help” on the main menu. You can click on that link to read help and instructions for creating an application, updating and tracking it.
8. Please select the appropriate scholarship program from the list available programs and click on the ‘Apply Now’ button to create your application.
9. After creating the application you can edit it and make changes by clicking on Edit Application on top of the application.
10. After you complete the application and submit, you will get a message “submission successful”. However please note that the application will be considered complete only after you upload the mandatory documents and photograph.
11. Please check your email regularly for communication and updates from SDF.
Document Required For Shrimati Sadhana Khaitan Vidyadhan Scholarship
Scanned copies of the following are required
** 12th Marksheet
** Income Certificate (from a competent authority; ration card not accepted.)
** Photograph
** 10th Marksheet (If original marksheet is not available , you can upload provisional /online marksheet from the SSLC/CBSE/ICSC website.)
Selection Process of Shrimati Sadhana Khaitan Vidyadhan Scholarship
Eligible applicants will undergo a selection process, including a test and interview, before final selection for the scholarship.
Important Dates of Shrimati Sadhana Khaitan Vidyadhan Scholarship
** 31st August 2026: Application last date
** 24th October to 31st October 2026: Interview/Tests will be scheduled during this time frame. Exact date and location will be intimated to each of the shortlisted candidates.
Contact:
For any clarifications send an email to vidyadhan.up [at] sdfoundationindia.com or call Aniket Sen, Phone: +91 9663517131 / +91 8068333500.