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Yash Chopra Foundation Announces Scholarship for Children of Hindi Film Industry Members

Yash Chopra Foundation is thrilled to announce the launch of YCF Scholarship program for the children of members in the Hindi film industry. This initiative aims to support these children by offering financial assistance for higher education in film and media.

This scholarship is designed to empower and support talented individuals who aspire to build a career in the media and film industry, ensuring that financial constraints do not hinder their progress.

Overview of YCF Scholarship Program:

  • Eligible Applicants: Children of Hindi film industry members
  • Coverage:100% scholarship for college fees
  • Courses Offered: Undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Media and Film Studies, Production and Direction, Visual Arts, Cinematography, and Animation.
  • The total scholarship amount covering college fees for each candidate is up to ₹5 lakhs
  • The YCF Scholarship will be awarded once the applicant secures admission to a college selected by the foundation.

Benefits:

YCF provides a scholarship of up to ₹5 lakh per candidate towards total college fees.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • At least one parent must be a registered member of film federation (Film Union)
  • Applicants must currently be enrolled in 12th grade or college.
  • Applicants must have secured at least 60% marks or grades.
  • Applicants must secure their own admission for the academic year 2025-2026 before approaching YCF for the scholarship.

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Voices from the Ground: Meet Our Scholarship Recipients

 

Living Their Dream, Thanks to YCF
For these students, the YCF Scholarship is more than just a grant—it’s an entry into a world they could only dream of. With the right support, they are now equipped to build successful careers in media and cinema while honoring the legacy of their families.

Virtual Soft Skills Sessions

As part of its commitment to holistic development, YCF introduced Virtual Soft Skills Sessions for film industry workers and their children. These sessions were designed to build essential life skills, boost confidence, and enhance readiness for education and employment opportunities.
The sessions, facilitated by professional trainers, covered key topics such as:

  • Effective communication and active listening
  • Stress management and mindfulness
  • Adaptability in changing work environments
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Time management and prioritization
  • Critical thinking and problem solving
  • Work–life balance and self-care
The interactive format included storytelling, reflection exercises, and peer-sharing, making the sessions engaging and relevant to the challenges faced by daily wage film workers.

Impact
  • Participants: 50–70 film industry workers and their children
  • Outcomes: Improved communication, greater self-awareness, better stress management, and increased confidence to navigate both personal and professional challenges
Impact Summary
Through these sessions, YCF provided beneficiaries with tools for personal growth and resilience, helping them strengthen their well-being while enhancing employability and adaptability in the demanding film industry environment.

Cataract Screening Camp & Surgery Support
As part of its healthcare interventions, the Yash Chopra Foundation (YCF), in partnership with Bhaktivendata Hospital, organized a Free Cataract Screening Camp – 2025 exclusively for members of the Hindi film industry. The initiative aimed to detect early signs of cataract and other eye-related illnesses, which remain critical health concerns for aging daily wage workers and directly affect their quality of life and earning ability.

What Was Included
  • Free cataract screening for individuals aged 40+
  • Surgical support for eligible members aged 60+
  • Prescription eyeglasses for those diagnosed with vision issues
Timeline
  • September 5–12, 2025
Who Could Register
  • Film Federation members aged 40 and above
  • Valid union card holders
Key Outcomes (2024–2025)
  • Total beneficiaries screened: 621
  • Cataract surgery cases detected: 38
  • Eyeglasses prescribed and to be distributed: 441
Impact Summary
The Cataract Camp provided accessible, cost-free eye care services to vulnerable members of the film fraternity. By restoring vision through timely screenings, surgeries, and eyeglass distribution, YCF not only improved the health and dignity of its beneficiaries but also safeguarded their ability to continue working and sustaining their families.

YCF aims to expand cataract surgeries to 100 beneficiaries and double the reach of the Saathi Program in the coming year.