SOF Defence Services Academic Excellence Scholarship 2025
SOF Defence Services Academic Excellence Scholarship 2025
The SOF Defence Services Academic Excellence Scholarship (DSAS) 2025–26, launched by the Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF), aims to honour and support students belonging to Defence Services and Internal Security families. This scholarship recognizes the academic excellence of children whose parents serve or have served in the Indian Defence Forces or Internal Security Services.
Through this initiative, SOF will award cash scholarships and merit certificates to encourage students to pursue their academic goals. A total of 260 outstanding students from Class 1 to Class 10 will be selected based on nominations sent by their respective schools.
Documents Required
Applicants submit the following documents:
  • Duly filled DSAS Application Form (as per SOF format)
  • Student’s previous academic year report card, attested by the school
  • Parent’s designation proof (serving/retired Defence or Internal Security Service)
  • Student’s recent photograph
  • Any additional documents requested by SOF
  • Bank account details for scholarship transfer (as required in the form)
  • Eligibility Criteria
    Applicants must meet the following criteria:
  • The student must belong to a serving or retired Defence Services / Internal Security Services family.
  • The applicant must be studying in Class 1 to Class 10 in a school located in India.
  • Each school may nominate only one student for the DSAS Scholarship.
  • The nomination must be submitted only by the Principal / Headmaster / Headmistress.
  • The nomination must follow the prescribed format and be complete with all required documents.
  • Students must have demonstrated strong academic performance in the previous academic year.
  • The application must include the student’s previous year’s report card, certified by the school.
  • A valid designation proof of the parent(s) serving/retired in Defence or Internal Security must be submitted.
  • All applications will be evaluated by an official SOF Selection Committee, and their decision will be final.
  • Applications must reach the SOF office on or before 31 December 2025.
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    List of Benefits
    Selected students will receive:
  • Cash Scholarship of 5,000 per selected student.
  • Merit Certificate issued by SOF in recognition of academic excellence.
  • Contact Details
    For any queries, reach out to:
    Email ID: [email protected]
    Landline No.: +91 124-4951200
    Mobile1 No.: +91 9312680855
    Mobile2 No.: +91 9312680857
    How To Apply
    Follow the below steps to apply for the program:
    1. Visit Our Official Website.
    2. Read carefully all the information about the program details.
    3. Click on the "Register" to complete the registration with required details.
    4. After successful registration, Use the received credentials to log into your account.
    5. Once logged in, Click on the "Apply" button.
    6. You will be directed to the application form. Fill in all the required details accurately.
    7. Prepare the necessary documents as specified in the application requirements.
    8. Upload these documents in the designated sections of the application form.
    9. Before submitting, review all the information you have provided.
    10. After that, Click on the "Submit” button to submit your application.
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    SOF Defence Services Academic Excellence Scholarship 2025
    SCHOLARSHIP PROVIDER
    SOF Science Olympiad Foundation
    APPLICATION DEADLINE
    31 December
    EDUCATION LEVEL
    Class 1 to 6
    Class 7 to 9
    Class 10
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    The SOF Defence Services Academic Excellence Scholarship (DSAS) 2025–26, launched by the Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF), aims to honour and support students belonging to Defence Services and Internal Security families. This scholarship recognizes the academic excellence of children whose parents serve or have served in the Indian Defence Forces or Internal Security Services.
    Through this initiative, SOF will award cash scholarships and merit certificates to encourage students to pursue their academic goals. A total of 260 outstanding students from Class 1 to Class 10 will be selected based on nominations sent by their respective schools.