The SBIF Asha Scholarship Program 2024 stands as one of India's largest scholarship initiatives, spearheaded by the SBI Foundation under its education initiative known as the Integrated Learning Mission (ILM). This program aims to provide essential financial support to deserving students from low-income families throughout India, ensuring their uninterrupted educational journey The scholarship is available for students in Class 6 to 12 as well as for those pursuing undergraduate and postgraduate courses at the top 100 institutions recognized by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), including IITs and MBA/PGDM courses from IIMs. Selected candidates may receive scholarships of up to INR 7.5 lakh to assist with their educational expenses.
The SBI Foundation serves as the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) arm of the State Bank of India. Committed to extending its service beyond banking, the Foundation operates across more than 28 states and union territories in India. It focuses on key areas such as Rural Development, Healthcare, Education, Livelihood & Entrepreneurship, Youth Empowerment, and the Promotion of Sports. The Foundation is dedicated to fostering socio-economic development and uplifting underprivileged communities, reflecting the core values of the SBI group by implementing ethical interventions that promote growth, equality, and positive social impact.