Key dates: when applications open and the application window

The SBI Foundation Asha Scholarship Programme 2026–27 application window is scheduled to open on 22nd July 2026. Once the application period begins, the registration and application forms will become active automatically. Applicants are not required to take any additional steps to unlock or access the application form.

The application window is expected to remain open from 22nd July 2026 to 19th September 2026, providing applicants with approximately 59 days to complete and submit their applications. Applicants are advised to regularly check the scholarship platform for the latest updates, as application dates may be revised if required.

If you are a Renewal applicant, the Renewal application window is open until 30th September 2026. Eligible previous scholarship recipients may complete and submit their Renewal application within the applicable deadline.

Applicants can track the current application status directly on the scholarship platform. The status is displayed on the Home Page > Scholarship Details Page > Applicant Dashboard and will appear as one of the following:

• Upcoming – The application window has not yet opened. Applicants can use this time to review the eligibility criteria and prepare the required documents.
• Open – Applications are currently being accepted. Eligible applicants can register and submit their applications.
• Closed – The application period has ended, and new applications are no longer being accepted.

Evaluation, Selection and Disbursement Timeline

After the application window closes, all submitted applications will proceed through the screening, shortlisting, verification, evaluation, and final selection process in accordance with the applicable scholarship guidelines.

The screening, shortlisting, document verification, evaluation, selection, and final scholarship disbursement process shall be completed within approximately 6 months from the application deadline. The overall timeline may vary depending on the completion of the required verification and processing procedures.

Applicants are advised to remain patient during this period and regularly check their registered email address and registered mobile number for updates and further communication regarding their application status, selection, and scholarship disbursement.

Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications well before the closing date. Early submission provides sufficient time to review the application and resolve any issues related to documents or application details before the deadline.