Scholarships in Uttar Pradesh 2026
Find the latest and most comprehensive list of Uttar Pradesh state scholarships. Currently, we have 21 verified scholarships available for students from Uttar Pradesh. New to how Uttar Pradesh's scholarship system works? Read our complete guide first.
Total Available
21
Verified schemes
Max Amount
₹480,000
Per academic year
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20
Active schemes
Active Uttar Pradesh Scholarships
UP CST Junior Research Assistantship (JRA)
Closing SoonCouncil of Science & Technology, Uttar Pradesh (CST-UP)
AKTU Student Welfare Fund & Fee Reimbursement Scheme
Closing SoonDr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University
UP Purva Sainik Kalyan Educational Scholarship (Class 10 & 12)
Closing SoonUttar Pradesh Purva Sainik Kalyan Nigam Limited (UPPSKNL)
UP Post-Matric Dashmotar Scholarship 2026-27
Applications OpenSocial Welfare Department, Uttar Pradesh
UP Chief Minister (CM) Fellowship Programme
Planning Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh
Mukhyamantri Krishak Chhatravritti Yojana
Uttar Pradesh State Agricultural Produce Market Board (Mandi Parishad)
UP Post-Matric Scholarship (Other Than Intermediate) (General/SC/ST)
Social Welfare Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh
UP Post-Matric Scholarship (Other Than Intermediate) (OBC)
Backward Classes Welfare Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh
UP Post-Matric Scholarship (Other Than Intermediate) (Minority)
Minority Welfare Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh
UP Post-Matric Scholarship (Outside State) (General/SC/ST)
Social Welfare Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh
UP Scholarship Portal — Pre-Matric, Post-Matric & Dashmesh Schemes
Social Welfare Department, Uttar Pradesh
UP Divyangjan Post-Matric Scholarship & Fee Reimbursement
Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan Sashaktikaran Vibhag), Government of Uttar Pradesh
Mukhyamantri Kanya Sumangala Yojana
Women and Child Development Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh
UP Post-Matric Intermediate Scholarship (General/SC/ST)
Social Welfare Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh
UP Post-Matric Intermediate Scholarship (OBC)
Backward Classes Welfare Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh
UP Post-Matric Intermediate Scholarship (Minority)
Minority Welfare Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh
UP Pre-Matric Scholarship (General/SC/ST)
Social Welfare Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh
UP Pre-Matric Scholarship (OBC)
Backward Classes Welfare Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh
UP Pre-Matric Scholarship (Minority)
Minority Welfare Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh
UP Sanskrit Education Scholarship (Prathama to Higher Education)
Secondary Education & Sanskrit Shiksha Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh Scholarships for School and College Students
11 for school students and 14 for college students, highest amount first. Some schemes cover both.
For school students (Class 1–12) · 11
- UP Scholarship Portal — Pre-Matric, Post-Matric & Dashmesh Schemes₹50,000
Class 9 to PhD, UG, PG, ITI, Diploma · Last date: Expected ~30 Nov
- UP Divyangjan Post-Matric Scholarship & Fee Reimbursement₹50,000
Class 11-12, Graduation (UG), Post Graduation (PG), Diploma, ITI, PhD · Last date: Check portal
- UP Purva Sainik Kalyan Educational Scholarship (Class 10 & 12)₹40,000
Class 9-10, Class 11-12 · Last date: 31 Oct
- Mukhyamantri Kanya Sumangala Yojana₹25,000
Class 1-10, Class 11-12, Graduation (UG) · Last date: Open Year-Round
- UP Post-Matric Intermediate Scholarship (General/SC/ST)₹15,000
Class 11-12 · Last date: Check portal
- UP Post-Matric Intermediate Scholarship (OBC)₹15,000
Class 11-12 · Last date: Check portal
- UP Post-Matric Intermediate Scholarship (Minority)₹15,000
Class 11-12 · Last date: Check portal
- UP Pre-Matric Scholarship (General/SC/ST)₹3,500
Class 1-10 · Last date: Expected ~30 Nov
For college students (UG, PG, Diploma, ITI) · 14
- UP Chief Minister (CM) Fellowship Programme₹480,000
Post Graduation (PG), PhD · Last date: Check portal
- UP CST Junior Research Assistantship (JRA)₹336,000
PhD · Last date: 31 Oct
- Mukhyamantri Krishak Chhatravritti Yojana₹60,000
UG, PG · Last date: Check portal
- UP Post-Matric Scholarship (Other Than Intermediate) (General/SC/ST)₹50,000
Graduation (UG), Post-Graduation (PG), Diploma / Polytechnic, ITI Courses · Last date: Check portal
- UP Post-Matric Scholarship (Other Than Intermediate) (OBC)₹50,000
Graduation (UG), Post-Graduation (PG), Diploma / Polytechnic, ITI Courses · Last date: Check portal
- UP Post-Matric Scholarship (Other Than Intermediate) (Minority)₹50,000
Graduation (UG), Post-Graduation (PG), Diploma / Polytechnic, ITI Courses · Last date: Check portal
- UP Post-Matric Scholarship (Outside State) (General/SC/ST)₹50,000
Graduation (UG), Post-Graduation (PG), PhD & Research · Last date: Check portal
- AKTU Student Welfare Fund & Fee Reimbursement Scheme₹50,000
Graduation, Post-Graduation · Last date: 31 Oct
Uttar Pradesh Scholarships Comparison Matrix
Side-by-side overview of amounts, eligibility caps, and application deadlines.
| Scholarship Name | Level / Category | Income Cap | Annual Amount | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UP Pre-Matric Scholarship (General/SC/ST) | Class 1-10 • General/SC/ST | ≤ ₹2.5L/yr | ₹3,500 | Expected ~30 Nov |
| UP Pre-Matric Scholarship (OBC) | Class 1-10 • OBC | ≤ ₹2.0L/yr | ₹3,500 | Expected ~30 Nov |
| UP Pre-Matric Scholarship (Minority) | Class 1-10 • Minority/Muslim/Christian/Sikh/Buddhist/Parsi/Jain | ≤ ₹2.0L/yr | ₹3,500 | Expected ~30 Nov |
| UP Post-Matric Intermediate Scholarship (General/SC/ST) | Class 11-12 • General/SC/ST | ≤ ₹2.5L/yr | ₹15,000 | Check portal |
| UP Post-Matric Intermediate Scholarship (OBC) | Class 11-12 • OBC | ≤ ₹2.0L/yr | ₹15,000 | Check portal |
| UP Post-Matric Intermediate Scholarship (Minority) | Class 11-12 • Minority/Muslim/Sikh/Christian/Buddhist/Parsi/Jain | ≤ ₹2.0L/yr | ₹15,000 | Check portal |
| UP Post-Matric Scholarship (Other Than Intermediate) (General/SC/ST) | Graduation (UG), Post-Graduation (PG), Diploma / Polytechnic, ITI Courses • General/SC/ST | ≤ ₹2.5L/yr | ₹50,000 | Check portal |
| UP Post-Matric Scholarship (Other Than Intermediate) (OBC) | Graduation (UG), Post-Graduation (PG), Diploma / Polytechnic, ITI Courses • OBC | ≤ ₹2.0L/yr | ₹50,000 | Check portal |
| UP Post-Matric Scholarship (Other Than Intermediate) (Minority) | Graduation (UG), Post-Graduation (PG), Diploma / Polytechnic, ITI Courses • Minority/Muslim/Sikh/Christian/Buddhist/Parsi/Jain | ≤ ₹2.0L/yr | ₹50,000 | Check portal |
| UP Post-Matric Scholarship (Outside State) (General/SC/ST) | Graduation (UG), Post-Graduation (PG), PhD & Research • General/SC/ST | ≤ ₹2.5L/yr | ₹50,000 | Check portal |
| Mukhyamantri Kanya Sumangala Yojana | Class 1-10, Class 11-12, Graduation (UG) • General/OBC/SC/ST/EWS | ≤ ₹3.0L/yr | ₹25,000 | Open Year-Round |
| AKTU Student Welfare Fund & Fee Reimbursement Scheme | Graduation, Post-Graduation • General/OBC/SC/ST/Minority | ≤ ₹2.5L/yr | ₹50,000 | 31 Oct |
| UP Scholarship Portal — Pre-Matric, Post-Matric & Dashmesh Schemes | Class 9 to PhD, UG, PG, ITI, Diploma • General/OBC/SC/ST/Minority/EWS | ≤ ₹2.5L/yr | ₹50,000 | Expected ~30 Nov |
| UP Sanskrit Education Scholarship (Prathama to Higher Education) | Class 6-8, Class 9-10, Class 11-12, Graduation (UG), Post Graduation (PG) • General/OBC/SC/ST/EWS | No Income Bar | ₹3,000 | Expected ~30 Nov |
| UP Chief Minister (CM) Fellowship Programme | Post Graduation (PG), PhD • General/OBC/SC/ST/EWS | No Income Bar | ₹480,000 | Check portal |
| Lucknow University Chhatra Kalyan Scholarship (Student Welfare Fund) | Graduation (UG), Post Graduation (PG) • General/OBC/SC/ST/EWS | ≤ ₹3.0L/yr | ₹15,000 | 31 Aug |
| UP Purva Sainik Kalyan Educational Scholarship (Class 10 & 12) | Class 9-10, Class 11-12 • General/OBC/SC/ST/EWS | No Income Bar | ₹40,000 | 31 Oct |
| UP CST Junior Research Assistantship (JRA) | PhD • General/OBC/SC/ST/EWS | No Income Bar | ₹336,000 | 31 Oct |
| UP Divyangjan Post-Matric Scholarship & Fee Reimbursement | Class 11-12, Graduation (UG), Post Graduation (PG), Diploma, ITI, PhD • General/OBC/SC/ST/EWS | ≤ ₹2.5L/yr | ₹50,000 | Check portal |
| UP Post-Matric Dashmotar Scholarship 2026-27 | Postgraduate, Undergraduate, Diploma • General/OBC/SC/ST/EWS | ≤ ₹2.0L/yr | ₹50,000 | 30 Nov |
| Mukhyamantri Krishak Chhatravritti Yojana | UG, PG • All | No Income Bar | ₹60,000 | Check portal |
🎯 Eligibility Rules & Income Caps
Applicants must be permanent residents (domicile) of Uttar Pradesh enrolled in recognized institutions. Annual family income caps apply for reservation categories.
📄 Required Documents
Aadhaar Card (linked to bank for DBT), Uttar Pradesh Domicile Certificate, Income Certificate issued by Tehsildar, Caste certificate & marksheets.
📅 Application Timelines & Apply Guide
Pre-Matric schemes generally close around August–September. Post-Matric and Degree schemes remain open through October–November.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can apply for Uttar Pradesh state scholarships?
Generally, these scholarships are for students who are permanent residents (domicile) of Uttar Pradesh. Some schemes may also require you to be studying within the state.
What is the common deadline?
Deadlines vary by scheme. Most government scholarships open between July and September. Always check the "Last Verified" date on our listing.
Which documents are mandatory?
Mandatory documents usually include: 1. Aadhaar Card, 2. Uttar Pradesh Domicile Certificate, 3. Income Certificate, and 4. Previous year marksheets.
Which Uttar Pradesh scholarships are for college students?
We list 14 Uttar Pradesh scholarships for UG, PG, diploma or ITI students, including UP Chief Minister (CM) Fellowship Programme, UP CST Junior Research Assistantship (JRA), Mukhyamantri Krishak Chhatravritti Yojana.
Which Uttar Pradesh scholarships are for school students?
We list 11 Uttar Pradesh scholarships for school students (Class 1–12), including UP Scholarship Portal — Pre-Matric, Post-Matric & Dashmesh Schemes, UP Divyangjan Post-Matric Scholarship & Fee Reimbursement, UP Purva Sainik Kalyan Educational Scholarship (Class 10 & 12).
How to apply?
Click on the scholarship to view the official portal link. Most Uttar Pradesh scholarships are applied through state portals or NSP.