Prerana Prakash Jyoti Scholarship Program 2026-27

Prerana Prakash Scholarship 26-27 is an initiative of Youth Dreamers Foundation to support underprivileged students from Deesa block so that financial barriers do not stop them from continuing their education.

The scholarship covers essential education-related expenses such as transportation, stationery, uniform and shoes, and project work for students in school (Class 10th to 12th) and in BA / BCom degree courses.

❌ This scheme is applicable only to residents of Deesa block in Banaskantha district, Gujarat.

• Financial Year: 2026–2027
• Scholarship Amount (School – Class 10th to 12th): ₹4,000 to ₹6,000
• Scholarship Amount (Degree – BA / BCom): ₹5,000 to ₹10,000
• Gender: Female and male students
• Annual Family Income: Up to ₹2 lakh
• Eligible Courses: Class 10th, 11th and 12th; BA and BCom (regular courses only)

• Applicant must be a resident of Deesa block, Banaskantha district, Gujarat.
• Annual family income from all sources should not exceed ₹2 lakh.
• Students in Class 10th to 12th must have scored a minimum of 75% marks in the academic year 2025–26.
• Students in higher education (post-12th) must have scored a minimum of 70% marks in the academic year 2025–26.
• Applicant must be pursuing a regular course from a recognised or affiliated institution. Correspondence or distance learning courses are not eligible.
• Proof of admission to a recognised institution is mandatory. The scholarship will not be granted without it.
• Students who took a gap year for genuine reasons (e.g. preparing for NEET or JEE) are eligible if they submit proof of admission after the gap year.
• Students who change their course or college must inform YDF immediately. Continuation depends on the new course meeting the eligibility criteria.

• PwD / Orphan: Eligible regardless of percentage
• Single Parent: 10% relaxation
• SC / ST: 5% relaxation

• Scholars in Class 11th to 12th must have scored a minimum of 75% marks in the academic year 2025–26.
• Scholars in higher education (post-12th) must have scored a minimum of 60% marks in the academic year 2025–26.
• Scholars must take part in all renewal steps: application, interview and document collection.
• The scholarship will not be renewed if the student drops out or changes stream without informing YDF, or does not submit documents on time.

Applications go through an online application on the YDF portal, an eligibility check, a video interview, document verification, final selection, donor approval and disbursement through direct benefit transfer (DBT).

Final selection is based on socio-economic conditions, video interview results and document authenticity. The top 25 students will be selected. Preference will be given to students who are not availing any other scholarship.

⚠️ Candidates who opt out after registration, or whose interview or documents show discrepancies, will be disqualified.

Academic documents

• Last Class Marksheet (online result accepted if hard copy is not available)
• Proof of Admission
• Fee Receipt
• School / College ID or Bonafide Certificate
• Fee Structure or Recommendation Letter from the University for the current academic year

Personal documents

• Aadhaar Card
• Income Certificate / Salary Slip
• Caste Certificate
• Bank Passbook
• Passport Size Photograph

Additional documents (if applicable)

• PwD Certificate (for differently abled students)
• Death Certificate (for orphan or single-parent students)
• Crisis Document (serious injury, illness or disability certificate)
• Certificates for extra-curricular activities such as sports

📌 All documents must be uploaded in .jpeg, .png or .pdf format. Forged documents may lead to legal action.