The SDEF Empower Scholarship Program provides renewable undergraduate scholarships to eligible students residing in Fort Bend County, Texas.
Applicants are selected based on academic achievement, leadership potential, and community service involvement, along with financial need, where applicable. The program also considers students with unique personal circumstances or those who will be the first in their families to attend college. The scholarship supports full-time undergraduate study at accredited colleges and universities in the United States and may be renewed each year based on continued eligibility.
Swami Dayanand Education Foundation
Scholarship Portal
Now Accepting Applications | Deadline: 12 April
Scholarship Details
Learn about the SDEF Empower Scholarship Program, including scholarship categories, award amounts, and what the program supports throughout a student’s undergraduate journey.
Eligibility, How to Apply
& Timeline
Review eligibility requirements, application steps, and key dates for the SDEF Scholarship, from application opening to award notifications.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about eligibility, required documents, renewal conditions, and how scholarship funds are disbursed.
Renewal &
Scholar Commitment
Understand renewal criteria, academic expectations, and the responsibilities that come with being an SDEF Scholar throughout the duration of the program.
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Applications Open
February 12th, 2026
Application Process Timeline
(Exact dates announced annually)
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Deadline
April 12th, 2026
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Notifications
Mid June 2026
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Funding Begins
September 2026
All applications are reviewed by Scholarship Administrators of Swami Dayanand Education Foundation.
Need help? Contact coordinator@swamidayanand.org