Yash Chopra Foundation Gives Rs 5 Lakhs Scholarship to Film Industry Children in Mumbai

The Yash Chopra Foundation is giving scholarships of up to Rs 5 Lakhs to five students, which is a significant amount to help them study film and media.
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The Yash Chopra Foundation (YCF), the charitable arm of Yash Raj Films, has launched its 'Media Scholarship Program,' an initiative designed to support the educational aspirations of children belonging to low-income families within the Hindi film industry. Launched on September 27, 2024, coinciding with what would have been the 92nd birthday of the late filmmaker Yash Chopra, the program aims to provide financial assistance for higher education in film, media, and communication studies. The foundation offers a package of up to Rs. 5 lakhs per student to cover educational expenses.

The scholarship specifically targets children of registered members of the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) who hail from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. This year, five students have been selected following a multi-stage screening process. These recipients are slated to pursue studies in fields such as Film, Television & New Media Production, Multimedia and Mass Communication, and Animation & VFX.

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The initiative seeks to honor Yash Chopra's legacy, who founded Yash Raj Films in 1970 and is recognized for his significant contributions to Indian cinema, particularly his romantic dramas.

Program Details and Scope

The YCF Scholarship Program, introduced in 2024, extends its reach to support undergraduate and postgraduate studies across a spectrum of disciplines relevant to the film and media landscape. These include, but are not limited to, Mass Communication, Filmmaking, Production and Direction, Visual Arts, Cinematography, and Animation. The program involves a personalized interview process for shortlisted candidates, with financial aid awarded based on merit and need.

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  • Eligible Disciplines: Mass Communication, Filmmaking, Production & Direction, Visual Arts, Cinematography, Animation.

  • Financial Aid: Up to ₹5 lakhs per student.

  • Selection Process: Rigorous multi-round screening, including personalized interviews.

The YCF also introduced the 'Saathi Program 2026' on February 25, 2026, a broader welfare initiative providing year-long support for film industry workers. This program encompasses monthly household aid, healthcare assistance, and education benefits for families.

Selected Scholars for 2026

The five students selected for the YCF Scholarship Program in 2026 are:

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  • Vipul Kumar Prajapati: Pursuing B.A. in Film, Television & New Media Production at Atharva College, Mumbai.

  • Priti Yadav: Pursuing B.A. in Multimedia and Mass Communication (BAMMC) at MVLU College, Mumbai.

  • Bhumika Gupta: Pursuing B.A. in Multimedia and Mass Communication (BAMMC) at St. Paul’s College for Women.

  • Aditya Arjun Yadav: Pursuing B.Sc. in Animation and VFX at Thakur College of Science & Commerce, Mumbai.

  • Raghujeet Gupta: Pursuing M.A. in Mass Communication – Film, Television & New Media at Deviprasad Goenka Management College of Media Studies.

Background

The Yash Chopra Foundation was established as a tribute to the pioneering filmmaker, whose career spanned five decades and produced iconic films such as 'Deewar,' 'Silsila,' and 'Jab Tak Hai Jaan.' The foundation's efforts aim to acknowledge and support the often-unseen contributors to the Hindi film industry, ensuring their children have opportunities to pursue higher education and contribute to the future of Indian cinema and entertainment. Akshaye Widhani, CEO of Yash Raj Films, has consistently articulated the foundation's commitment to upholding Yash Chopra's vision of giving back to the industry.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the Yash Chopra Foundation's new scholarship program for 2026?
The Yash Chopra Foundation launched the Media Scholarship Program on September 27, 2024, to help children from low-income families in the Hindi film industry get higher education in film, media, and communication. This year, five students were chosen.
Q: How much money does the Yash Chopra Foundation scholarship offer?
The scholarship provides up to Rs 5 Lakhs per student to cover costs for higher education in fields like filmmaking, media production, animation, and visual arts.
Q: Who is eligible for the Yash Chopra Foundation scholarship?
Children of registered members of the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) from economically poor backgrounds can apply for the scholarship.
Q: What are the chosen fields of study for the Yash Chopra Foundation scholarship recipients in 2026?
The five students selected will study subjects such as Film, Television & New Media Production, Multimedia and Mass Communication, and Animation & VFX at different colleges in Mumbai.
Q: When was the Yash Chopra Foundation established and why?
The foundation was created to honor filmmaker Yash Chopra and to help support the families of film industry workers, ensuring their children have chances for higher education and to contribute to Indian cinema.