Scholarships for Sikh students and education programs founded by the community. Start with the requirements. Check the dates. Apply through the provider.
Check the status on each program. A previous application cycle may be closed. Each listing includes its last source-check date; confirm the current arrangements with the provider.
Sikh Human Development Foundation
SHDF supports eligible students from low-income families studying professional courses in India. Its published criteria include family income below ₹400,000 and at least 60% in the previous final examination. The 2026–27 application deadline was November 6, 2026.
Sikh Youth Alliance of North America
SYANA’s PanthFirst program offered up to five $5,000 scholarships for Sikh students in four-year undergraduate study in the United States or Canada. It recognizes sustained service to the Sikh community and leadership. Applications for the published 2026 cycle closed on September 15.
Sikh Human Development Foundation
SHDF’s USA program supports Sikh students in full-time college, vocational or trade study who demonstrate financial need and academic ability. Its website describes rolling review, but contains conflicting deadline language; applicants should confirm the current application arrangements directly with SHDF.
Before preparing an application, check the study location, course type, residency rules, financial criteria, and whether the current cycle is open. Keep a copy of the provider’s instructions and use its official submission channel.
The Sikh links to programs; we do not accept applications or make scholarship decisions. A past deadline is not automatically extended because a form is still online.
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