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Vidyadhan Mathura Scholarship for Women in STEM 2026

Rs 15,000 to Rs 75,000 a year — plus mentoring — for girl students from Mathura district pursuing STEM degrees.

9 days to go Open Updated 16 Oct 2026 By Vidyadhan
Award
Rs 15,000–75,000 / yearTill course completion
Who can apply
Girls from Mathura districtSTEM courses: MBBS, engineering, BSc
Income limit
Under Rs 3 lakh / yearFamily income
Deadline
31 Oct 2026Test + interview after
Extra
Mentoring includedTraining support for scholars

About the scholarship

The Shrimati Sadhana Khaitan Vidyadhan Scholarship for Women in STEM supports talented young women from low-income families in Mathura district, Uttar Pradesh, who aspire to careers in science, technology, engineering and healthcare. Instituted in memory of Smt. Sadhana Khaitan by her family, it is a philanthropic initiative of the Shibulal Family under Vidyadhan — a higher-education programme supporting over 14,000 students across India.

Beyond money, scholars receive training and mentoring support. The award continues till course completion, subject to satisfactory academic performance.

Eligibility

  • Female student from Mathura district, Uttar Pradesh.
  • Pursuing a STEM course — MBBS, engineering, BSc or other STEM programmes.
  • Admitted to the first year of a degree or professional programme in 2026–27.
  • Minimum 70% marks in Class 12 (60% for students with disabilities).
  • Completed Class 12 from a school in Mathura district, OR currently studying at an institution located in Mathura district.
  • Annual family income less than Rs 3 lakh.

Benefits

  • Rs 15,000 to Rs 75,000 per year, depending on the course, till completion of the course.
  • Training and mentoring support alongside the financial award.

Selection process

  1. Application screening
  2. Written test
  3. Interview (mid-to-late November 2026 for shortlisted candidates)

Documents required

Scanned copies are required at application stage, including your Class 12 marksheet. Keep ID proof, income proof and admission proof ready as per the official application form.

How to apply

  1. Go to the official Vidyadhan portalFind the Mathura Women in STEM programme for 2026.
  2. Fill the applicationPersonal, academic and family income details.
  3. Upload scanned documentsIncluding your Class 12 marksheet.
  4. Submit before 31 October 2026Shortlisted candidates are called for test and interview.

FAQs

I studied Class 12 outside Mathura but now study in a Mathura college. Am I eligible?

Yes — eligibility covers students who completed Class 12 from a Mathura district school OR are currently studying at an institution in Mathura district.

What is the minimum marks requirement?

70% in Class 12; 60% for students with disabilities.

Is it only for engineering and MBBS?

No — BSc and other STEM programmes are also eligible.

Does it renew automatically?

It continues till course completion subject to satisfactory academic performance.

Verified 26 Oct 2026 on the official Vidyadhan apply page (vidyadhan.org/apply): deadline extended to 31 Oct 2026; interviews 15–30 Nov 2026. Earlier listings showed 25 Oct 2026 — superseded by the official extension.

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