LIC Golden Jubilee Scholarship Scheme 2025: Eligibility, Last Date, How to Apply & Amount Details

The Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) Golden Jubilee Scholarship Scheme is designed to support students from the Economically Weaker Section (EWS) in pursuing higher education. This scheme awards scholarships to meritorious EWS students, offering them better opportunities for academic advancement and future employment. Find out more about the Golden Jubilee Scholarship 2025, including eligibility criteria, scholarship amount, last date, and additional details.

What Is Golden Jubilee Scholarship?

The LIC Golden Jubilee Scholarship Scheme is a unique initiative by the Life Insurance Corporation of India aimed at promoting financial literacy and empowering meritorious students from the Economically Weaker Section (EWS) to pursue higher education across a variety of fields.This scholarship supports students enrolled in government or private colleges and universities across India, as well as those pursuing technical and vocational courses at Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) or National Council for Vocational Training (NCVT)-affiliated centers. The scheme offers two types of scholarships: a general scholarship and a special scholarship for girl children, providing critical financial assistance to help bridge educational gaps and open doors to future career opportunities.

Golden Jubilee Scholarship Scheme Eligibility

Here are the eligibility criteria for the scholarships awarded under this scheme: 

General Scholarship 

After Class 12th (XII)

• Candidates must have passed Class XII (or its equivalent – Regular/Vocational) or a Diploma with at least 60% marks (or equivalent grade) in the Academic Year 2021-22.
• The annual income of the candidate's parents/guardian should not exceed ₹2,50,000 from all sources (relaxation is available as per clause 6(i)).
• Eligible students must be interested in pursuing higher education in the fields of Medicine, Engineering, Graduation in any discipline, Integrated Courses, Diploma Courses in any field, Vocational Courses through government-recognized colleges/institutes, or courses in ITIs.
• The scholarship supports students studying in government or private colleges, vocational courses, and Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs).

After Class 10th (X)

• Candidates must have passed the Class X exam (or its equivalent) with at least 60% marks (or equivalent grade) in the Academic Year 2021-22.
• The annual income of the candidate's parents/guardian should not exceed ₹2,50,000 from all sources.
• The grant is provided to students pursuing higher education in the field of Vocational / Diploma Courses through Government-recognized colleges/institutions or courses in Industrial Training Institutes (ITI).

Special Scholarship for Girl Child (For Two Years) 

• The scholarship is specifically for girl children who have passed Class X (or its equivalent) with at least 60% marks (or equivalent grade) in the Academic Year 2021-22.
• The annual income of the candidate's parents/guardian should not exceed ₹2,50,000 from all sources.
• This special scholarship is for girl students pursuing higher studies in the Intermediate/10+2 pattern, Vocational, or Diploma Courses through Government-recognized colleges/institutions or courses in Industrial Training Institutes (ITI) for a duration of two years.

The following candidates are not eligible for scholarships under this scheme:

• Candidates pursuing a course through part-time (evening or night) classes, correspondence or open universities. 
• Candidates who are already receiving scholarships from other trusts or institutions are not eligible. However, candidates who are receiving scholarships from the government (state or central) at the time of selection or after being selected under this scheme are eligible. 
• Candidates pursuing post-graduation studies. 

Last Date For LIC Golden Jubilee Scholarship Scheme

The last date to submit the online LIC Golden Jubilee Scholarship application is 22.12.2024.

Rate Of Golden Jubilee Scholarship Scheme Scholarship

Here is the amount of scholarship provided under the LIC Golden Jubilee Scholarship Scheme:

General Scholarship 

• Medical Courses: A scholarship amount of Rs.40,000 per annum will be awarded to the selected candidates who are pursuing higher education in Medical courses, such as MBBS, BAMS, BHMS, or BDS. This amount will be paid in two installemnts of Rs.20,000 per year for the course duration.
• Engineering Courses: A scholarship amount of Rs.30,000 per annum will be awarded to the selected candidates who are pursuing higher education in Engineering courses, such as BE, BTECH or BArch. This amount will be paid in two installemnts of Rs.15,000 per year for the course duration.
• Graduation in Other Fields: A scholarship amount of Rs.20,000 per annum will be awarded to the selected candidates who are pursuing education in integrated courses, graduation in any discipline, vocational courses through government-recognised colleges/ institutes, diploma courses in any field or other equivalent courses, or courses in Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs). This amount will be paid in two installemnts of Rs.10,000 per year for the course duration.

Special Scholarship for Girl Child

A scholarship amount of Rs.15,000 per annum will be awarded to selected girl candidates after class 10th for pursuing higher studies in intermediate, 10 + 2 pattern, vocational or diploma courses through government-recognised colleges/ institutions or Industrial Training Institutes (ITI) courses for two years. This amount will be paid in two instalments of Rs.7,500 each year for the course duration.

How To Apply For Golden Jubilee Scholarship Scheme?

The application for LIC Golden Jubilee Scholarship Scheme is completely online. Thus, eligible candidates can apply for the LIC Golden Jubilee Scholarship only through the LIC website. The process to apply is as follows:

• Step 1: Visit the LIC website
• Step 2: Select the application option 
• Step 3: Fill in the form with required details, upload your marksheet and admission proof, and click ‘Submit’.
• Step 4: You’ll receive an acknowledgement email with your application number and LIC Division Office address.
• Step 5: The LIC Division Office will handle further communication and process your application.
• Step 6: Selected candidates will receive instructions via email on submitting physical documents.
• Step 7: After submitting the documents to the Divisional Office, the scholarship approval will be processed.

Golden Jubilee Scholarship Scheme Application Form

The Golden Jubilee Scholarship Scheme 2024 application form is available on the LIC website. It can only be filled out and submitted online. The following details must be filled on the form:

• Personal Details: Name, father’s name, date of birth, gender, nationality, email, address, district, state, category, course name, course duration, and parent’s annual income.
• Academic Details: 10th passing details (university/board/institute, year of passing, percentage), marks sheet upload, year of admission, admission proof, and information on any family member applying/receiving this scholarship or if you’re receiving any other scholarship.
• Bank Details: IFSC code, bank name, branch name, account number, and last four digits of Aadhaar number.
• Declaration: Signature/confirmation of the provided information.

LIC Golden Jubilee Scholarship Scheme Status

Candidates can check the status of the LIC Golden Jubilee Scholarship Scheme application form by contacting the nearest LIC Office.

Helpline and contact details

Here are the contact details of the LIC Golden Jubilee Scholarship Scheme - 

• Address: LIC Golden Jubilee Foundation, ‘Yogakshema’, Nariman Point, Mumbai – 21
• Fax number: +91-22-22884103
• Email: co_gjf@licindia.com 
• Contact number: LIC Divisional Offices.

The LIC Golden Jubilee Scholarship Scheme helps students with an economically weak background pursue higher education. LIC provides scholarships under this scheme to eligible students belonging to EWS to continue their higher education and gives them an opportunity to gain employment and lead a financially stable life.

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