Dr. Reddy's Foundation Sashakt Scholarship 2025

Dr. Reddy's Foundation Sashakt Scholarship 2025 is an initiative of the Dr. Reddy's Foundation (NGO) that empowers female students in India who have passed Class 12 and are willing to pursue B.Sc. in Natural/Pure Sciences, B.Tech., or M.B.B.S. degree programmes in one of the specified institutions. The scholarship aims to encourage young women across India and provide an opportunity for female students, especially from rural India and low socio-economic backgrounds, to get access to quality education in some of India’s best science institutions by offering financial support and mentorship throughout their undergraduate studies. Selected scholars will receive a scholarship of ₹2,40,000 i.e.₹80,000 per annum for three years of study.

Source: sashaktscholarship.org

Dr. Reddy's Foundation is offering this opportunity.

To be eligible, an applicant must:-

• be an Indian citizen
• be a female student who has passed Class 12 from a recognised board
• demonstrate a strong academic record
• be admitted to a B.Tech, M.B.B.S., or Natural/Pure Sciences in a B.Sc. degree programme in one of the listed institutions (in the terms and conditions section)

Note:- Preference will be given to students from rural areas, economically disadvantaged backgrounds, and those demonstrating an interest in scientific research.

The selected candidates will receive a scholarship worth ₹2,40,000 i.e. ₹80,000 per annum for three years of study, which covers college tuition fees, study expenses, and basic living costs.

Eligible candidates can apply for the opportunity by following the below-mentioned steps:-
Step 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' button.
Step 2: Click the 'Register' button and fill in the required registration details. (Note - If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID)
Step 3: Navigate to the 'Apply Now' button on the right-hand side of the page and click on it.
Step 4: Select the appropriate stream, fill in the required details, upload the necessary documents and submit. 

Note:- A confirmed admission offer to one of the listed colleges is mandatory for scholarship eligibility.

The applicants are required to submit the documents listed below while applying for the scholarship:-

• Mandatory Documents:
  • Class 12 marksheet
  • Class 10 certificate or equivalent qualifying exam certificate
  • Income certificate (if household income is less than ₹5,00,000)
  • Disability certificate (if applicable)
• Optional Documents:
  • Class 12 certificate
  • Class 10 marksheet

The applicants will be selected based on merit and overall academic record.

Application Starting Date: 1 June 2025
Application Deadline: 30 October 2025

Question: Who is offering this opportunity?
Answer: Dr. Reddy's Foundation is offering this opportunity.

Question: Are accommodations for the candidates provided?
Answer: The award will cover the living costs of the selected candidates.

Question: Can students of any institution apply?
Answer: Only the students of specified institutions can apply.

Question: What is the mode of application?
Answer: The application is online through the official website.

• The scholarship will be given only to students who have confirmed admissions to any of the colleges listed below:-

For B.Sc. degree:- 

For MBBS degree:-

For B.Tech. degree, students can apply to the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) in the following cities:-

• Chennai, Tamil Nadu
• New Delhi
• Mumbai, Maharashtra
• Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
• Kharagpur, West Bengal
• Roorkee, Uttarakhand
• Guwahati, Assam
• Hyderabad, Telangana
• Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
• Indore, Madhya Pradesh

General Terms and Conditions:-

• Final scholarship disbursement will be contingent upon the applicant submitting a fee receipt evidencing partial payment of tuition.
• DRF reserves the right to reject or disqualify any application at its sole discretion, following applicable laws.
• Scholarship recipients must maintain regular attendance and meet all performance standards set by the respective school/college/university.
• DRF reserves the right to use photographs and profiles of scholarship applicants/beneficiaries for future publications, disclosures, and communications with its stakeholders.
• Scholarship recipients must maintain regular attendance and meet all performance standards set by the respective school/college/university.
• DRF reserves the right to independently verify claims made by applicants/beneficiaries regarding their family financial background.
• This scholarship is a benevolent program offered by DRF and does not constitute a legal entitlement for any applicant, including those from economically weaker sections.