Satya Scholarship Program 2026: Eligibility, Benefits, Documents & Apply Online

The Satya Scholarship Program 2026 is a merit-cum-means scholarship launched by the Nehru Sidhant Kender Trust (NSKT), Ludhiana, offering 100% tuition fee coverage for the entire course duration to first-year undergraduate and integrated master’s students from Ludhiana district. Listed on Buddy4Study, the scholarship supports students in Commerce, Engineering and Medical streams, with special focus on girl students, sportspersons, persons with disabilities, orphans, and children of single parents.

This guide covers everything you need to know — eligibility criteria, scholarship amount, required documents, selection process, application steps, deadline, and frequently asked questions.

Satya Scholarship Program 2026: Overview

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About Nehru Sidhant Kender Trust

The Nehru Sidhant Kender Trust was founded in 1983 by Late Shri Sat Paul Mittal as a tribute to India’s first Prime Minister, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru. Over the decades, the Trust has focused on empowering youth — particularly girl students — through education, vocational training, scholarships, and cultural initiatives. It runs well-known institutions such as Sat Paul Mittal School (ranked among India’s top schools) and Horizon School of Excellence, which provides free education to underprivileged students in Ludhiana.

Under the leadership of Trust president Rakesh Bharti Mittal, NSKT has introduced the Satya Scholarship Programme as its flagship higher-education initiative, aiming to scale from an initial batch of around 100 scholars to as many as 400 in the coming years.

What Is the Satya Scholarship Program?

The Satya Scholarship is designed to fully cover tuition fees for first-year students entering 3–5 year undergraduate or integrated master’s programs at select colleges and universities (institutes) in Ludhiana district. Students selected under this program are known as Satya Scholars.

The scholarship covers courses across three broad streams:

• Commerce: BBA, B.Com
• Engineering: B.Tech, B.E., B.Sc. (Engineering), BCA, B.Arch.
• Medical: MBBS, BDS, BPT, B.Sc. (Nursing), B.Sc. (Paramedics)

Eligibility Criteria

To be considered for the Satya Scholarship Program, applicants must meet the following conditions:

• Must have passed Class 12 board exams from a school in Ludhiana district, with a minimum of 60% marks.
• Must be an Indian citizen and resident.
• Must be enrolled in the first year of an eligible 3–5 year UG or integrated master’s course at a selected institute in Ludhiana district.
• Family annual income (from all sources) must not exceed INR 5 lakh. For orphan students, the guardian’s income is considered instead.
• Preference is given to:
  • Girl students
  • Sportspersons (state, national, or international level)
  • Persons with disabilities (PwD)
  • Orphans
  • Children of single parents

Renewal Conditions

The scholarship continues through the full course duration, provided the scholar maintains:

• At least 75% attendance
• Good conduct
• A minimum of 6 GPA or 60% marks each year

Scholarship Benefits

• 100% tuition fee coverage as per the selected institute’s official fee structure, for the entire course duration (up to 5 years).
• If a scholar has already paid the first-year tuition fee, the amount is reimbursed directly to the student or their parents.
• Where hostel residency is mandatory as per institute policy, the Trust may consider hostel and mess charges on a case-by-case basis.
• Scholarship funds are disbursed annually directly into the bank account of the scholar (or parent/guardian).

There’s also a pay-it-forward element: once Satya Scholars graduate and become gainfully employed, they are expected to voluntarily support at least one other student at the school or college level.

Documents Required

Applicants should keep the following ready before starting the application:

• Recent passport-sized photograph
• Aadhaar card (identity and address proof)
• Current year admission letter from the institute
• Class 12 mark sheet
• Institute’s official fee structure document
• Parental/guardian income proof (Tehsildar or BDP certificate, affidavit for orphans/single parents, salary slips, ITR/Form 16, or BPL certificate)
• Bank account details of the applicant and parent/guardian
• Crisis-related documents, if applicable (e.g., parent’s death certificate or proof of critical illness)
• PwD or sports achievement certificates, if applicable
• A Statement of Purpose (SOP) describing your aspirations and reasons for applying

Selection Process

1. Initial screening based on eligibility criteria
2. Document verification
3. Telephonic or video interview of shortlisted candidates
4. Final selection, confirmed by the Trust

How to Apply for Satya Scholarship Program 2026

1. Visit the official scholarship page on Buddy4Study and search for “Satya Scholarship Program.”
2. Click on the scholarship tile to open the detailed page and read the eligibility and terms carefully.
3. Click the “Apply Now” button.
4. Read the instructions, then click “Start Application.”
5. Enter your details to confirm eligibility.
6. Fill out the complete application form, upload all required documents, preview your submission, and click Submit.
7. Track your application status anytime from the “Applied Scholarship” section of your Buddy4Study profile dashboard.

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FAQs: Satya Scholarship Program 2026

Q1. Who can apply for the Satya Scholarship Program? Class 12 pass-outs from Ludhiana district with at least 60% marks, entering the first year of an eligible UG or integrated master’s course at a selected Ludhiana institute, and whose family income is up to INR 5 lakh per annum.

Q2. What is the scholarship amount? The scholarship covers 100% of tuition fees as per the selected institute’s fee structure, for the entire duration of the course (up to 5 years), subject to annual renewal conditions.

Q3. Is this scholarship only for medical students? No. It covers Commerce (BBA, B.Com), Engineering (B.Tech, B.E., B.Sc. Engineering, BCA, B.Arch.), and Medical (MBBS, BDS, BPT, B.Sc. Nursing, B.Sc. Paramedics) students.

Q4. Can students from outside Ludhiana apply? No. Applicants must have passed Class 12 from a school in Ludhiana district and be enrolled at a selected institute within the district.

Q5. Is there an income limit for this scholarship? Yes. The applicant’s family annual income from all sources must not exceed INR 5 lakh. For orphan students, the guardian’s income is considered.

Q6. Who gets preference in the selection process? Preference is given to girl students, state/national/international-level sportspersons, persons with disabilities, orphans, and children of single parents.

Conclusion

For meritorious students in Ludhiana district who might otherwise struggle to fund a full undergraduate or integrated master’s degree, the Satya Scholarship Program offers a genuinely rare benefit: complete tuition coverage for the entire length of the course, not just a one-time grant. Combined with its strong focus on girls’ education, inclusion of persons with disabilities, and support for orphans and children of single parents, the program stands out as a meaningful opportunity for students trying to build a future without financial barriers.

If you meet the eligibility criteria, gather your documents early and apply well before the deadline.

Alok Kumar Singh

My name is Alok Kumar Singh ( Scholarship Content Specialist 2+ Years Experience), the editor of this website. I hold a B.Sc. in Computer Science and have spent over 2 years researching and publishing accurate scholarship, admission and education updates for students across India and world.