RBL Bank Shiksha Scholarship
Up to ₹20,000 per year scholarship for first-year undergraduate students from economically weaker families, with a minimum of 60% in Class 10 and Class 12.
About this scheme
The RBL Bank Shiksha Scholarship is a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative by RBL Bank, administered through the Vidyasaarathi platform of Protean (formerly NSDL e-Governance). The scholarship provides financial assistance of up to ₹20,000 per year to meritorious students from economically weaker backgrounds who are pursuing full-time undergraduate courses. The programme covers tuition fees and other academic expenses, helping students complete their three-year degree without financial stress. In addition to monetary support, selected scholars receive mentorship from RBL Bank employees and industry experts to guide their career development. The scholarship is open to students of all genders enrolled in any discipline of undergraduate study at recognised institutions across India.
Eligibility
- Course level: Must be enrolled full-time in the first year of a three-year undergraduate programme (any discipline)
- Academic merit: Minimum 60% marks in both Class 10 and Class 12 board examinations
- Annual family income: Below ₹4,00,000 per annum from all sources
- Gender: Open to all genders
- Employment restriction: Applicant or parent/guardian must not be employed by RBL Bank
Benefits
- Financial assistance of up to ₹20,000 per year for tuition and academic expenses
- Renewable for up to three years (maximum ₹60,000 over the course duration) based on continued eligibility
- Mentorship and career guidance from RBL Bank employees and industry experts
- Direct disbursement to the institution or student's bank account as per RBL Bank norms
Required documents
- Passport-size photograph
- Proof of Identity (PAN Card / Voter ID / Driving License / Passport)
- Proof of Address (Voter ID / Driving License / Bank Passbook / Passport)
- Bank passbook first page or last 1 month bank statement
- Class 10 mark sheet
- Class 12 mark sheet
- Semester I mark sheet(optional)Required if applicable
- Income certificate of the current financial year
- Bonafide certificate from college/institute (signed and stamped)
- Paid tuition fee receipt and fee structure from college/institute
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