1. Establish a Program Management Unit (PMU) with 6–8 dedicated staff
2. Develop and maintain a scholarship management platform/software
3. Design and manage online application and dashboard systems
4. Provide multilingual helpline (IVR, email, WhatsApp support)
5. Conduct:
   1. Application scrutiny and verification
   2. Interviews and selection processes
   3. Scholar onboarding and documentation
6. Maintain secure beneficiary database and MIS reporting
7. Perform quarterly monitoring, impact assessment, and audits
8. Ensure data security, compliance, and fraud detection mechanisms

1. Must be a registered non-profit organization/trust/society in India
2. Must have valid registrations:
   1. 12A, 80G, CSR-1, and preferably FCRA
3. Must have:
   1. In-house scholarship management platform/dashboard
   2. Experience in end-to-end scholarship program execution
4. Must not be blacklisted by any government authority
5. Must submit self-declaration of non-discrimination policy

1. Minimum 5 years of organizational existence
2. Minimum 5 years of experience in scholarship management projects
3. Proven expertise in:
   1. Application processing
   2. Verification & selection
   3. Beneficiary management
4. Must have:
   1. Minimum 5 permanent employees
   2. Board strength of at least 3 members
   3. No political or religious affiliations

1. Minimum cumulative annual revenue of ₹5 Crore (last 3 years)
2. Must have managed a scholarship corpus of at least ₹25 Crore in last 3 years
3. Audited financial statements for last 3 years required

1. Tender Fee: Not specified in RFP
2. EMD (Earnest Money Deposit): Not specified
3. EMD Exemption: Not applicable / Not mentioned

1. Submission Mode: Online (Email submission)
2. Proposals must be submitted to:
   📧 ashascholarship@sbifoundation.co.in
3. Subject Line:
   “SBIF ASHA SCHOLARSHIP RFP NGO NAME”
4. Soft copy mandatory before deadline
5. Hard copies required only for shortlisted agencies
6. Only one proposal per agency allowed
7. Incomplete proposals may be rejected

1. Proposal Form
2. Registration Certificate
3. PAN Card & GST Certificate
4. 12A & 80G Certificates
5. FCRA Certificate (if applicable)
6. CSR-1 Registration

1. IT Returns (last 3 years)
2. Audited Financial Statements (last 3 years)
3. Detailed Budget Sheet

1. Memorandum of Association / Trust Deed
2. Annual Reports (last 3 years)
3. Organisation Profile
4. Board Members & Management Details
5. Minutes of Board Meetings

1. Self-declaration (non-blacklisting, no irregularities)
2. HR Policy & Finance Policy
3. Monitoring & MIS systems

1. Impact Assessment / Audit Reports
2. Donor feedback (for shortlisted applicants)
3. Awards, recognitions, and media coverage

1. Selection will be based on QCBS (Quality & Cost Based Selection)
   1. Technical: 80%
   2. Financial: 20%

This RFP presents an opportunity for experienced non-profit organizations to partner with SBI Foundation in delivering a large-scale, technology-enabled scholarship program across India, ensuring transparency, efficiency, and measurable impact in education support initiatives.