Maharaja Sayajirao Gaikwad - SARTHI Scholarship Scheme 2024

Maharaja Sayajirao Gaikwad SARTHI Scholarship Scheme 2024

This scholarship provides partial funding ranging between 30 and 40 lakhs for Masters and PhD programmes. It is offered by the Government of Maharashtra for meritorious students from the Maratha, Kunbi, Maratha-Kunbi, and Kunbi-Maratha communities who are permanent residents of Maharashtra and Indian citizens.

Eligibility Criteria

• The applicant must belong to the Maratha, Kunbi, Maratha-Kunbi, or Kunbi-Maratha community, be a resident of Maharashtra, and be an Indian citizen.
• The student must have obtained admission on merit to a foreign university ranked in the top 200 of the QS World Rankings.
• The applicant must not have availed of any other foreign scholarship from the State Government, Central Government, or any other administrative department.
• The admission must be as a full-time student. Executive Postgraduate courses, Executive Diplomas, and part-time courses are not eligible under this scheme.
• Students must complete the course within the prescribed duration. Extension of the study period will not be granted.
• An Unconditional Offer Letter from the foreign university is mandatory.
• Income Limit: The combined annual family income of the students/parents (including self-income, if employed) should not exceed ₹8.00 lakh.
• Educational Qualification: Postgraduate Degree/Diploma requires a minimum of 55% marks in an undergraduate degree from a recognized Indian university. Ph.D. requires a recognized postgraduate degree.

Application Form & Documents Required

• A duly completed application form in the prescribed format.
• Income Certificate along with Income Tax Return (ITR) and/or Form 16, as applicable.
• Proof of educational qualifications, including mark sheets and certificates of 10th, 12th, Graduation, Postgraduation, and Diploma programmes (where applicable).
• Admission Offer Letter from a university ranked within the Top 200 of the QS World University Rankings.
• University/Institution Prospectus.
• The latest QS World University Ranking proof for the concerned university or programme.
• Any other documents, declarations, or undertakings as may be prescribed by the Government from time to time.

Benefits Under the Scheme

• Postgraduate Degree/Diploma (2 years): Up to ₹30 lakh per annum
• For Ph.D. (4 years): Up to ₹40 lakh per annum

To apply, visit the official scholarship application page. The deadline for sending your application is 10 August 2026.