SFPI's Vidyadhan scholarship to reach 1,00,000 students over next four years
The programme, which supports students from class 11 through graduation, offers scholarships ranging from ₹10,000 to ₹75,000 per year, and is currently active in 22 States and Union Territories. It also provides residential training, career guidance, and employability skills.
'At SFPI, we believe education is the greatest equaliser with the power to transform both individuals and the nation sustainably. We aim to give 1,00,000 scholarships to meritorious, economically disadvantaged students across all States,' said Kumari Shibulal, founder and chairperson of SFPI, adding that the platform's transparency and the impact of its 'Each One Teach One' model have attracted external sponsorships, enabling faster scaling, and broader reach.
Impact so far
The scholarship programme has so far impacted over 17,000 families, awarding 63,000 scholarships.
In 2024–25, it onboarded 4,900 students for post-school and intermediate education. Scholarships are offered across MBBS, engineering, and other courses. The programme is expected to reach 13,000 students by the end of FY 2025-26.
According to a communique from SFPI, Vidyadhan's impact so far includes 5% specially-abled students, 90% from rural areas, and 60% girls.
'An IIM-K study found that Vidyadhan graduates earn a first-year salary that is three times the scholarship amount. Within one or two years, 100% of the scholarship recipients' families have come out of poverty. The programme also positively impacts up to three family members through financial support, educational help, and career guidance for siblings,' it said.
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