The Vidyadhan Intermediate Scholarship Program for 2025 is run by the Sarojini Damodaran Foundation. It's open to students in Andhra Pradesh who have just completed Class 10 and will be moving on to Class 11 at a recognized school. The foundation was started in 1999 by SD Shibulal, one of the co-founders of Infosys, and his wife Kumari Shibulal. They aim to support underprivileged students by helping them get a higher education. Those who are chosen for the scholarship will receive ₹10,000 each year.
Who is Eligible?
The details are presented below:

To qualify, you need to:
- Be a resident of Andhra Pradesh
- Have finished your Class 10/SSC exam in 2025 from a recognized school in the state
- Score at least 90% or a 9 CGPA in that exam (If you have a disability, you can qualify with at least 75% or a 7.5 CGPA)
- Have a total family income of less than ₹2,00,000 from all sources.
The following documents are required.
If you don't have your original marksheet, you can upload a provisional or online version from the SSLC, CBSE, or ICSE website.
How to Apply for Vidyadhan Intermediate Scholarship 2025 (Andhra Pradesh)?
Follow the steps below to apply:
Step | Action |
Step 1 | Click on the 'Apply Now' button on the official website. |
Step 2 | Click the 'Register' button and fill in the required registration details.(Note: If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID.) |
Step 3 | Scroll to the bottom of the page and click on 'Apply Now' again. |
Step 4 | Click 'Register' to begin the actual application process. |
Step 5 | Confirm your registration through the email verification link sent by Vidyadhan. |
Step 6 | Log in using your registered email ID and password. |
Step 7 | Click on the ‘Help’ link from your Vidyadhan account for complete application guidance. |
Step 8 | Click on the ‘Application’ button to create a new application. |
Step 9 | Fill in all the required personal, academic, and contact details, upload mandatory documents and submit the application. |
Applicants must upload all mandatory documents and a recent photograph for their application to be considered complete.
Scholarship Selection Criteria
The Sarojini Damodaran Foundation (SDF) will pick applicants based on their grades and the information provided in their applications. Those who are shortlisted will get an invite for a brief online test or interview.
Contact Details for Help
Find the details below:
Sarojini Damodaran Foundation
678, 11th Main Rd, 4th T Block East,
4th Block, Jayanagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka - 560041
Phone Number - 8367751309
Email ID: vidyadhan.andhra@sdfoundationindia.com | Telephone Number: 9663517131