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The SDEF India Scholarship Program provides renewable scholarships to academically deserving and financially constrained students pursuing professional undergraduate education across India.

The program considers academic achievement, financial need, family circumstances, and the authenticity of the application during the selection process. Scholarships are available to eligible first-year students enrolled in approved professional undergraduate programs and may be renewed each year based on continued eligibility and academic performance.

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  Swami Dayanand Education Foundation  
Scholarship Portal

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Now Accepting Applications

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Scholarship Details

Learn about the SDEF India Scholarship Program, including scholarship categories, award amounts, and what the program supports throughout a student’s undergraduate journey.

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Eligibility, How to Apply
& Timeline

Review eligibility requirements, application steps, and key dates for the SDEF India Scholarship Program, from application opening to award notifications.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about eligibility, required documents, renewal conditions, and how scholarship funds are disbursed.

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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
August 15th, 2026

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Application Process Timeline

(Exact dates announced annually)

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Deadline
October 31st, 2026

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Notifications
Mid November 2026

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Funding Begins
January 2027

An Important Part of Your SDEF Scholarship Application

The SDEF Scholar Pledge is an important part of the scholarship application process for both Fresh and Renewal applicants. Please download the pledge, complete and sign it, and keep a scanned copy ready, as you will need to upload the signed pledge when completing your scholarship application.

Please have your signed pledge ready before proceeding with your Fresh Scholarship or Renewal Scholarship application.

SDEF Scholar Pledge
Apply - Fresh Applicants
Apply - Renewal Applicants

All applications are reviewed by Scholarship Administrators of Swami Dayanand Education Foundation.

Need help? Contact Scholarships@swamidayanand.org