To qualify for the Vahani Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Be an Indian citizen.
• Be a Class 12 student preparing for final board exams.
• Have a minimum of 85% marks in Class 10.
• Have a family income less than ₹3,00,000 per year from all sources.

Recipients of the Vahani Scholarship will receive:

• Complete Financial Coverage: Full tuition and hostel/PG fees for the entire undergraduate program.
• Laptop Allowance: A one-time grant for purchasing a laptop.
• Travel Support: Annual round-trip travel from the university to the student's hometown.
• Internet Stipend: Funds to ensure access to online resources.
• Textbook Allowance: Assistance for buying necessary textbooks.
• Additional Support: Professional mentoring, career guidance, skill enhancement, internships, and annual workshops.

Applicants must provide the following documents:

• Applicant's photograph (JPEG/JPG/PNG format, under 2 MB).
• Income certificate.
• Class 10 and 11 mark sheets.
• Photos of owned laptop, family, and vehicles (if applicable).

Documents for the Interview:

• Original Class 10 and 11 mark sheets.
• Original income certificate issued for the current year.
• Original certificates mentioned in the application.

To apply for the Vahani Scholarship, follow these steps:

Step 1: Click the 'Apply Now' button.

Step 2: Register by clicking 'Register' and entering the required details. (If registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID).

Step 3: Go to 'Apply Now - 2025' and click it.

Step 4: Complete the required details and click ‘Register’.

Step 5: Log in with your credentials.

Step 6: Fill out all nine sections, ensuring each shows 100% completion.

Step 7: Submit the application with all required information and documentation.

The selection process for the Vahani Scholarship includes:

• Initial shortlisting based on academic merit, extracurricular involvement, consistency, and financial need. Shortlisted candidates proceed to the interview rounds.
• Successful candidates from both interview rounds receive a conditional scholarship letter.
• The scholarship is finalized upon achieving a minimum of 85% in the Class 12 board examination and securing admission to an undergraduate program.

Key Dates for the Vahani Scholarship 2025-26:

Application Start Date: September 1, 2025

Application Deadline: December 1, 2025

Key terms and conditions for the Vahani Scholarship:

• Applicants should regularly check their email for scholarship updates.
• Applicants must get approval from the Vahani Scholarship Board before joining an institution.
• Scholars must maintain above-average grades during their undergraduate studies to retain the scholarship.