LIC Golden Jubilee Scholarship 2025[Upto Rs 40,000 per year]

The LIC Golden Jubilee Scholarship, launched by the LIC Golden Jubilee Foundation, supports meritorious students from economically weaker families pursuing higher education. It offers two streams: a General Scholarship for Class XII graduates and above, and a Special Girl Child Scholarship for girls after Class X. For the General category: ₹40,000/year for medical students, ₹30,000 for engineering, and ₹20,000 for other undergraduate, diploma, or vocational courses. The Special Girl Child scholars receive ₹15,000 per year for two years toward intermediate or diploma education.

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Eligibility Criteria for LIC Golden Jubilee Scholarship
Benefits of LIC Golden Jubilee Scholarship
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Documents Required for LIC Golden Jubilee Scholarship
Application Process for LIC Golden Jubilee Scholarship
Frequently Asked Questions

Eligibility Criteria for LIC Golden Jubilee Scholarship

To be eligible for LIC Golden Jubilee Scholarship the applicant must meet the following requirements:

General Scholarship:-

The Applicant must have passed the Class 10 or 12 examination or its equivalent regular/vocational/diploma courses with 60% marks (or equivalent grade)
The applicant must be pursuing higher education in the field of vocational/diploma courses in a government-recognised college/institution or course in Industrial Training Institutes (ITI)
The applicant must have an annual parent(s)/guardian(s) income of not more than ₹2,50,000 from all sources

Special Scholarship for Girl Child:-

The Applicant must have passed Class 10 examination (or its equivalent) in the academic year 2024-25 with at least 60% marks (or equivalent grade)
The applicant must be pursuing higher studies in intermediate/(10+2) pattern/vocational or diploma courses in a government-recognised college/institution or course in Industrial Training Institutes (ITI) for two years
The applicant’s Annual Family Income must not be more than ₹2,50,000 from all sources
Note:
Only one student per family is eligible.
No part-time or correspondence course students qualify.
Merit-cum-means selection; in case of tie on marks, lower family income gets priority.

Benefits of LIC Golden Jubilee Scholarship

General Scholarship (paid in 2–3 instalments via NEFT)

Medicine (MBBS, BAMS, BHMS, BDS) -Rs 40,000 /yr
Engineering (BE, B.Tech, B.Arch)-Rs 30,000 /yr
Graduation/Diploma/Vocational/ITI/Other-Rs 20,000 /yr

Special Girl Child Scholarship

₹15,000 per year, paid in two instalments of ₹7,500 each, over two years post-Class X

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Documents Required for LIC Golden Jubilee Scholarship

There are a few necessary documents that the applicants must keep with them while filling LIC Golden Jubilee Scholarship application form. The candidates must upload scanned copies of the following documents to complete their application process:

Class 10 Marksheet
Class 12 Marksheet
Admission proof or diploma eligibility
Income certificate/affidavit or salary slips
Aadhaar or alternate ID
Bank passbook/cheque (with IFSC)
Passport photo & scanned signature
Caste certificate (if applicable)

Application Process for LIC Golden Jubilee Scholarship

Eligible candidates can apply for the scholarship using the below-mentioned steps:-
Step 1: Click on the ‘Apply Now‘ button.
Step 2: Click on the ‘Register’ button and fill in the required details to ‘Register’. (Note:– If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID.)
Step 3: Navigate to the ‘APPLY HERE FOR SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME 2024’ link.
Step 4: Fill in the required details, upload the documents (if required) tick the checkboxes, and submit.

Note:- Once the online application is submitted, the candidate will receive an acknowledgment on the email ID provided in the online application.

Frequently Asked Questions

1.What is the LIC Golden Jubilee Scholarship?

A merit‑cum‑means scheme by the LIC Golden Jubilee Foundation supporting students from economically weaker backgrounds pursuing Class XII, UG, vocational, diploma, engineering, or medical courses in India.

2. Who is eligible for LIC Golden Jubilee Scholarship?

General Scholars: ≥ 60% in Class XII/diploma and family income ≤ ₹2,50,000 (≤ ₹4 L for widows/single mothers)
Special Girl Scholars: Girls with ≥ 60% in Class X, income criteria same, pursuing +2, diploma, or vocational courses

3. Which courses are covered in LIC Golden Jubilee Scholarship?

General: Medicine, engineering, UG, integrated courses, diploma, ITI/vocational in Govt-recognized institutions
Special Girl: Intermediate, diploma, vocational courses for 2 years post-Class X

4. What are the award amounts of LIC Golden Jubilee Scholarship 2025?

General: ₹40,000 (medical), ₹30,000 (engineering/architecture), ₹20,000 (UG/diploma) per year
Special Girl: ₹15,000 per year for 2 years

5. How is it disbursed?

Paid via NEFT in 2–3 instalments annually to the student’s bank account.

6. What is the selection basis of LIC Golden Jubilee Scholarship?

Based on academic merit (marks) and family income; in case of tie, preference goes to the lower-income applicant.

7. How many scholarships are awarded per division?

Each LIC divisional office grants:

20 regular scholarships (10 boys + 10 girls)
10 special girl child scholarships

8. Is it renewable?

Yes—subject to maintaining ≥ 55% in professional courses or ≥ 50% in UG courses, along with attendance requirements.
Special Girl category also requires ≥ 50% marks to renew for the second year.

9. When is the application deadline?

For the 2024–25 cycle, the deadline was 22 December 2024; typically opens in late November through December.

10. How do I apply for LIC Golden Jubilee Scholarship?

Apply online only via LIC’s official website. After submission, divisional offices handle further processing.

11. Which documents are required for LIC Golden Jubilee Scholarship?

Mark sheets (Class X/XII/diploma)
Income proof (salary slip, ITR, affidavit)
Bank passbook/cancelled cheque with IFSC
Aadhaar/ID
Photograph & signature
Caste certificate (if applicable)

12. Can more than one family member apply?

No – only one scholarship per family is allowed.

13. Are correspondence course students eligible?

No—only full-time courses are accepted; correspondence or part-time students are ineligible. CA/CS/ICWA courses are also not covered.

14. What if I change courses after selection?

You continue receiving scholarship only for the originally selected course duration. Switching to a shorter course may lead to proportional adjustments.

15. What about lateral entry students?

Eligible if they passed a diploma with ≥ 60% prior to second-year engineering admission.

16. Are SC/ST students eligible?

Yes—but students already receiving non-government scholarships are not eligible, while SC/ST government-supported students remain eligible.

17. What if I fail to meet renewal criteria?

Scholarship may be suspended or canceled. False documentation or breach of terms also result in cancellation and recovery.

18. How is attendance monitored?

Candidates must maintain regular attendance; criteria are defined by the institutions.

19. Is it available for postgraduate studies?

No—the scholarship is not applicable for PG programs. Only undergrad, diploma, ITI, and equivalent courses are covered.

20. What happens in case of a tie in marks?

If two candidates have the same percentage, the scholarship goes to the student from the lower-income family.