Vidyadhan Mathura Scholarship for Women in STEM 2026
The Vidyadhan Mathura Scholarship for Women in STEM 2026 aims to support talented young women from low-income families in Mathura District, Uttar Pradesh, who aspire to build careers in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics). The scholarship provides financial assistance of up to INR 75,000 per year, along with training and mentoring opportunities, to help scholars pursue their educational and career goals.
Instituted in the loving memory of Smt. Sadhana Khaitan by her family and Vidyadhan, a Shibulal Family philanthropic initiative, the scholarship is committed to supporting deserving young women in pursuing higher education and building careers in STEM fields.
About Sarojini Damodaran Foundation
The Sarojini Damodaran Foundation (SDF) is a non-profit organisation established in 1999 by S. D. Shibulal, Co-founder and former CEO of Infosys, and Kumari Shibulal as part of the Shibulal Family Philanthropic Initiatives. SDF works to expand educational opportunities for students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. Its flagship Vidyadhan programme provides long-term scholarships, mentoring, career guidance, and skill development to meritorious students pursuing higher education. With the guiding principle of “Transforming lives through education,” SDF continues to work towards making higher education more accessible and helping deserving students build brighter futures.
- Open to female students who are residents of Mathura District, UP, pursuing STEM courses such as MBBS, Engineering, B.Sc., or other STEM programmes in Mathura District or outside the district across India.
- The scholarship is also open to female students who may not be domiciled in the Mathura district but are currently pursuing a STEM course at an institution located in the Mathura district.
- Applicant must have secured at least 70% marks in Class 12 (60% for students with disabilities).
- Must have secured admission to the first year of a degree/professional programme for the Academic Year 2026–27.
- Must have either completed Class 12 from a school located in Mathura District or be currently studying at an institution located in Mathura District.
- Annual family income must be less than INR 3 lakh.
Selected students will receive scholarships of up to INR 75,000 per year for the duration of the course, subject to satisfactory academic performance.
Note: The scholarship will cover essential education-related expenses, including institution fees, examination fees, books, stationery, equipment, and other academic costs.
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Class 12 marksheet
- University/college admission confirmation letter
- Income certificate issued by the Tehsildar
- Email ID registered in the student’s name
- Deadline : 15-Nov-2026