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SOF Defence Services Academician Scholarship (DSAS)

Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF)
Amount
₹5,000 cash award plus certificate
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
65 days left
Applications close
31 Dec 2026
11:59 PM IST
Level
School
Scheme type
NGO scheme
Coverage
All India
Study levels
School
Listing
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Overview

₹5,000 award for academically brilliant students from Defence Services and Internal Security families, offered by the Science Olympiad Foundation. Closes 31 December 2026.

Amount & Benefits

Cash award of ₹5,000 and a certificate.
Up to 260 students may receive the award.

Eligibility

Applicants must: Be an academically brilliant student from a Defence Services or Internal Security family. Class-wise and marks criteria are on the official SOF page.

School DEFENCE

Required documents

Proof of parent's Defence Services / Internal Security service
Academic record of the student
Completed SOF application form

Application process

  1. 1
    Login/Register on Scholar4Study
  2. 2
    Complete the SOF DSAS application form
  3. 3
    Upload the required documents
  4. 4
    Submit before the deadline
  5. 5
    Shortlisted candidates go through the provider's official selection process before the final award

Selection process

  1. 1
    Application submitted
    Your form is filed on the official portal.
  2. 2
    Institute verification
    Your college confirms enrolment and documents.
  3. 3
    State verification
    The state department reviews and approves.
  4. 4
    Scholarship approval
    The sanctioning authority clears the award.
  5. 5
    Fund transfer
    The amount is credited to your bank account.

Indicative timeline

Applications open
01 Dec 2026
Portal opens for the cycle
Applications close
31 Dec 2026
Last date to apply
Verification window
15 Jan 2027
Institute & state review
Scholarship release
14 Feb 2027
Funds disbursed to students

Indicative only — the official schedule is set by Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF).