IDFC FIRST Bank MBA Scholarship Program 2026-28
IDFC FIRST Bank
📌 About the Program
The IDFC FIRST Bank MBA Scholarship Program 2026–28 is a financial assistance initiative designed to support underprivileged first-year students pursuing full-time MBA or equivalent postgraduate management programs.
By relieving the financial burden of tuition fees, the scholarship empowers promising future business leaders to focus on their academic and professional development at leading management institutions across India.
🗓️ Program Details & Schedule
- Application Deadline: August 8, 2026
- Mode of Application: Online Only
- Target Students: First-Year Full-Time MBA Students (Batch 2026–28)
- Operating Partner: Buddy4Study & IDFC FIRST Bank
💰 Prize Pool & Scholarship Rewards
Selected scholars receive a total financial grant of ₹2,00,000 spread over their 2-year management degree.
- Total Scholarship Amount: ₹2,00,000
- Disbursal Rate: ₹1,00,000 per year
- Tenure: 2 Years (Duration of the MBA Program)
🎯 Detailed Eligibility Criteria
- Nationality: Open exclusively to Indian nationals residing in India.
- Enrollment: Must be enrolled in the 1st year of a 2-year full-time MBA program or its equivalent for the class of 2026–28.
- Institution Requirement: Must be enrolled in one of the approved partner MBA colleges (refer to the official college list on the Buddy4Study portal).
- Family Income Limit: Gross annual family income from all sources must be less than or equal to ₹6,00,000.
- Verification Requirement: Applicants must possess a valid active mobile number linked to their government photo ID/identity card.