A scholarship that believes in you first.

Zero-string funding, end-to-end support, and induction into an untethered network of India's most capable emerging leaders.

300 Total Grantees
4 Yrs Duration
100% Tuition
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We do not subsidize education; we fully underwrite human potential.

The academic pipeline in India leaks the majority of its brilliance not due to lack of aptitude, but absolute lack of financial runway. This flagship program is engineered to remove cognitive load.

Beyond merely clearing the invoice of a degree, our ecosystem surrounds the scholar with mentorship, equipment stipends, and peer-networks required to compete on a global stage.

CoverageFull Tuition + Stipend
FieldsSTEM, Humanities, Law
EligibilityFirst-generation college
Intake50 minds annually

100% Tuition Coverage

Zero out-of-pocket expenses for any verified tier-1 academic institution.

Living Stipend

Quarterly cash transfers for housing, nutrition, and daily operations.

Equipment Grant

Year-one tech allowance covering a new laptop and broadband access.

Mentor Pairing

Alignment with a senior executive within the scholar's chosen industry.

Mental Health Fund

No-questions-asked access to licensed therapy and wellness resources.

Summit Access

Fully funded travel to the annual SIFF Convergence gathering in New Delhi.

You are a citizen of India.
You have cleared your 12th standard boards.
Your family income falls below parity.
You are the first in your lineage to enter university.
You wish to build, to shape, to alter the trajectory.
JAN
Applications Open
MAR
Screening Ends
MAY
Aptitude Tests
JUL
Interviews
AUG
Induction
Currently, the flagship program is limited to under-graduate studies spanning 3, 4, or 5-year integrated programs.
No. It tests logical reasoning, ethical dilemma resolution, and reading comprehension. We do not test advanced mathematics unless you are applying for an engineering specific grant.
Yes. Beyond the direct-to-college tuition payout, the quarterly stipend is transferred to the scholar's personal account to cover rent, food, books, and commute.
Neither of your biological or legal parents must hold a bachelor's degree from any university. Older siblings attending college do not disqualify you.
University gates

Your turn.

Cohort 2026 deadline: March 31, 2026

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