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About the scholarship
The Ujjivan Small Finance Bank Transgender Scholarship Program 2026–27 is a CSR initiative of Ujjivan Small Finance Bank Limited, implemented through Buddy4Study. It aims to empower talented and deserving transgender students across India by reducing financial barriers to education.
Selected candidates receive a one-time scholarship of up to Rs 40,000, usable for academic expenses such as examination fees, admission fees and tuition fees.
Eligibility
- Transgender student, anywhere in India (pan-India).
- Pursuing secondary (Class 9–10), senior secondary (Class 11–12), undergraduate or postgraduate studies.
- Enrolled through a recognised government or private open school, or open university.
- Minimum 35% marks in Class 10 and/or Class 12.
- Total annual household income not exceeding Rs 10,00,000 from all sources.
- Children of employees of Ujjivan Small Finance Bank or Buddy4Study are not eligible.
Benefits
- One-time financial assistance of up to Rs 40,000.
- Covers academic-related expenses — exam fees, admission fees, tuition fees and similar costs.
Documents required
As listed on the official application form. Keep your ID proof, marksheets, income proof and bank account details ready before you begin.
How to apply
- Open the application pageOn the Buddy4Study portal (the programme's implementation partner).
- Register and fill detailsPersonal, academic and income details.
- Upload documentsAs required by the form.
- Submit before 15 November 2026Online only; no application fee.
FAQs
Transgender students across India in Classes 9–12, UG or PG through recognised open schools/open universities.
35% in Class 10 and/or Class 12.
No — it is a one-time scholarship of up to Rs 40,000.
Yes — Rs 10 lakh per year of total household income from all sources.
Verified 31 Oct 2026 via Sakshi Education, ScholarshipsInIndia, The Hindu (10 Oct 2026 education roundup) and DT Next — all agree on Rs 40,000 one-time award, 35% marks, Rs 10 lakh income limit and 30 Oct 2026 deadline. Older DT Next pieces mention earlier 2026 deadlines from previous cycles; the 2026–27 deadline is 30 Oct 2026 (corrected 31 Oct 2026 — deadline extended to 15 Nov 2026: the Buddy4Study article page, updated 30 Oct 2026, now states the programme is open with Last Date to Apply 15 Nov 2026).
