Studying abroad is a dream for many students, but the high cost of tuition fees, accommodation, and living expenses often becomes a major hurdle.
To help talented students overcome financial challenges, several institutions provide scholarships.
One such opportunity is the SBI Platinum Jubilee Asha Scholarship 2026-27, launched by the State Bank of India (SBI).
This scholarship is designed to support financially weaker students who want to pursue postgraduate studies at top universities abroad.
Students Can Receive Financial Assistance of ₹15 Lakh
Under the SBI Platinum Jubilee Asha Scholarship, selected students can receive financial support of up to ₹15 lakh.
The scholarship is available only for Indian citizens who want to pursue master’s or postgraduate-level courses abroad.
Students applying for undergraduate or bachelor’s degree programs will not be eligible for this scholarship.
The main aim of this initiative is to ensure that financial problems do not stop deserving students from studying at world-class institutions.
Eligibility Criteria for SBI Scholarship 2026-27
Students must fulfill certain conditions to apply for the scholarship.
The eligibility requirements include:
The applicant must be an Indian citizen.
The student must have secured admission to one of the top 200 universities listed in QS Rankings.
An official offer letter from the university is required.
The annual family income of the applicant should not be more than ₹6 lakh.
The student must have a valid scorecard of exams such as GRE, GMAT, MCAT, LNAT, or LSAT from the current or previous academic year.
Required Academic Marks
Students need to meet the following academic criteria:
General category students: Minimum 7.5 CGPA or 75% marks.
SC/ST candidates: Minimum 65% marks.
PwBD candidates: Minimum 60% marks.
Documents Required to Apply
Students who meet the eligibility conditions should keep important documents ready before applying.
The required documents include:
University offer letter
Statement of Purpose (SOP)
IELTS or TOEFL scorecard
Proof of QS/THE university ranking
Passport and visa documents
Income certificate
Bank passbook (SBI account preferred)
Caste certificate for SC/ST candidates
How to Apply for SBI Platinum Jubilee Asha Scholarship?
Eligible students can apply through the official scholarship application process.
Before submitting the form, applicants should carefully check all details, eligibility requirements, and category-wise seat availability.
Reserved category students should also check the number of seats available for their category while applying.
Students who want to study abroad and meet the required conditions should complete their documents and apply before the deadline.
This scholarship can provide significant financial support and help make international education more accessible.
