Yash Chopra Foundation launches YCF Scholarship 2026, offers up to Rs. 5 lakhs for children of Hindi film industry workers The Yash Chopra Foundation (YCF), the philanthropic arm of Yash Raj Films, has announced the second edition of its YCF Scholarship Program, aimed at supporting the higher education aspirations of children from Hindi film industry families. Launched for the academic year 2026–27, the initiative will provide financial assistance of up to Rs. 5 lakhs per student. The scholarship is open to children of registered Hindi film industry workers and YCF Saathi members, many of whom form an integral part of the industry’s ecosystem. The selection process will be based on a combination of academic merit and financial need. The program covers both undergraduate and postgraduate courses across recognised institutions in India. While it continues to support creative and industry-aligned disciplines such as Film Studies, Media & Communication, Animation & Visual Effects, Cinematography, Direction, and Visual Arts, this year’s edition expands its scope to include 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 about the initiative, Akshaye Widhani, CEO of YRF, said, “As... #Yash_Raj #film_industry #Yash #Hindi_film #Chopra_Foundation #Yash_Chopra #YCF_Scholarship #Foundation_launches #launches_YCF #YCF
