The Yash Chopra Foundation (YCF), the philanthropic arm of Yash Raj Movies, has announced the second edition of its YCF Scholarship Program, aimed toward supporting the upper education aspirations of youngsters from Hindi film industry families.
Yash Chopra Foundation launches YCF Scholarship 2026, offers as much as Rs. 5 lakhs for youngsters of Hindi film industry employees
Launched for the educational 12 months 2026–27, the initiative will provide financial assistance of as much as Rs. 5 lakhs per student. The scholarship is open to children of registered Hindi film industry employees and YCF Saathi members, lots of whom form an integral a part of the industry’s ecosystem. The choice process can be based on a mixture of educational merit and financial need.
This system covers each undergraduate and postgraduate courses across recognised institutions in India. While it continues to support creative and industry-aligned disciplines equivalent to Film Studies, Media & Communication, Animation & Visual Effects, Cinematography, Direction, and Visual Arts, this 12 months’s edition expands its scope to incorporate postgraduate studies in Engineering, Medical & Paramedical Sciences, Business & Management, Law, and Information Technology.
The scholarship will cover tuition fees for eligible courses at NAAC-accredited, AICTE-approved, or government-recognised institutions, with the aim of reducing financial barriers to higher education.
Speaking concerning the initiative, Akshaye Widhani, CEO of YRF, said, “As we proudly launch the second 12 months of the YCF Scholarship Program, we’re thrilled to empower children of our Hindi film industry families to dream larger and construct sustainable futures through education. This 12 months’s scope of labor reflects our deeper commitment to assist the 60% of families from the fraternity who’re facing education funding challenges, as revealed by our YCF Saathi survey. These scholarships are aimed to assist secure brighter tomorrows for these children. We invite every eligible family to use on the earliest and permit us to assist their children secure a brighter future for themselves.”
Insights from the YCF Saathi survey highlight that over 60% of film industry families face financial challenges in funding higher education. The scholarship initiative is designed to handle this gap and enable long-term economic stability through access to quality education.
Chosen candidates will undergo a structured, multi-stage evaluation process, including screening and personalised interviews. Financial aid can be disbursed on to the respective institutions of successful applicants. Eligible candidates can apply through YCF’s official channels by following the prescribed application process.
Also Read: Yash Chopra Foundation launches ‘Saathi Program 2026’ to support film employees with monthly aid, healthcare and education advantages
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