Atul Maheshwari Scholarship 2025 in India

The last date to apply for the Amar Ujala Foundation’s Atul Maheshwari Scholarship is 30th August 2025. Launched in June 2014, this flagship scholarship program empowers meritorious students from economically weaker backgrounds studying in Classes 9 to 12 at government or state board schools across Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Chandigarh, Punjab, Haryana, and Uttarakhand.

Students who have secured at least 60% marks in their last annual examinations and belong to families with an annual income below ₹2 lakh are eligible to apply. A total of 46 scholarships will be awarded—23 for Classes 9–10 (₹50,000 each) and 23 for Classes 11–12 (₹75,000 each), including two reserved for visually impaired students.

Through a rigorous selection process involving written tests and interviews, the scholarship not only provides financial assistance but also motivates young learners to pursue higher education with confidence. Over the years, awardees have been felicitated by dignitaries such as Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Vice-President M. Venkaiah Naidu, making the recognition even more prestigious.

Benefits of Atul Maheshwari Scholarship 2025

The students selected under this scholarship through merit test are eligible to receive financial assistance in the form of a scholarship so that they could complete their education without facing any monetary hurdle. A total of 36 students are selected, of which 18 students are from Classes 9 & 10 and the other 18 students are from Classes 11 & 12. Also, 2 blind students from classes 10 and 12 are given financial support to complete their studies. Find below the complete details of the scholarship amount disbursed among the selected candidates of this merit-cum-means scholarship.

Eligibility of Atul Maheshwari Scholarship 2025

To be eligible for this merit-cum-means scholarship, the students need to fulfil certain eligibility conditions. Also, the applicants need to appear for the selection process conducted by the Amar Ujala Foundation and only after qualifying for this exam, the candidates can avail of the scholarship benefits. Find below the eligibility details for this scholarship.

• Candidates from Classes 9 to 12 are eligible for the scholarship.
• Applicants must have secured more than 60% marks in their last annual exam.
• Annual family income of the applicant must not exceed ₹1,50,000.