Yash Chopra Foundation Announces YCF Scholarship Program 2026 for Children of Hindi Film Industry Workers
Massive Education Boost: Up to 5 Lakh Per Student for New Postgraduate Courses in Engineering, Medicine, Business, Law & Technology
Mumbai, 10th April 2026: The philanthropic arm of Yash Raj Films, Yash Chopra Foundation (YCF), today announced the YCF Scholarship Program 2026, marking the second year of the initiative and continuing its commitment to supporting the higher education aspirations of children from Hindi film industry families.
The scholarship program is aimed at children of registered Hindi film industry workers and YCF Saathi members, many of whom play a vital role in the film industry’s ecosystem. YCF will be providing financial assistance of up to 5 lakh per student and empower them to chase their life goals. The initiative enables deserving students to pursue undergraduate and postgraduate education for the academic year 2026–27 across recognised institutions in India, with selection based on academic merit and financial need.
The program supports students across a wide range of professional and creative disciplines including Film Studies, Media & Communication, Animation & Visual Effects, Cinematography, Direction and Visual Arts. This year, it also introduces postgraduate courses across professional streams such as Engineering, Medical & Paramedical Sciences, Business & Management, Law, and Information Technology. The scholarship will cover tuition fees for eligible courses and is applicable across NAAC-accredited, AICTE-approved, or government-recognised institutions across India, helping reduce financial barriers and enabling access to higher education opportunities.
Speaking about the program, Akshaye Widhani, CEO of YRF, said, “As we proudly launch the second year of the YCF Scholarship Program, we’re thrilled to empower children of our Hindi film industry families to dream bigger and build sustainable futures through education. This year’s scope of work reflects our deeper commitment to help the 60% of families from the fraternity who are facing education funding challenges, as revealed by our YCF Saathi survey. These scholarships are aimed to help secure brighter tomorrows for these children. We invite every eligible family to apply at the earliest and allow us to help their children secure a brighter future for themselves.”
Insights from the YCF Saathi survey reveal that over 60% of film industry families face financial challenges in funding higher education. The scholarship aims to address this gap and create opportunities for long-term economic stability.
Selected candidates will undergo a structured, multi-stage evaluation process including screening and personalised interviews, and successful applicants will receive financial aid under this program, with fees disbursed directly to their respective institutions. Eligible candidates can apply through YCF’s official channels, following a defined application process from registration to final selection. For more information on eligibility criteria and application details, please visit the Yash Chopra Foundation website at https://www.yashrajfilms.com/yash-chopra-foundation or email at [email protected]
