UP Scholarship 2024: Notification, Dates, Eligibility, Syllabus

Mohit Dhulia
Updated on March 11, 2024

UP Scholarship 2024: The Uttar Pradesh Social Welfare Department offers a variety of scholarships to deserving students in Uttar Pradesh, ranging from 9th grade to postgraduate studies. Candidates must apply for the UP Scholarship program through an online portal.

Meritorious candidates from the SC, ST, OBC, and other minority communities and general candidates are eligible to apply for financial aid to further their education. The deadline for applying for the UP Scholarship 2024 varies depending on whether you are applying for a pre-matric or post-matric scholarship.

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UP Scholarship Scheme 2024: Overview

Go through the following content to get a sense of the major highlights of the UP Scholarship scheme 2024:

Scholarship	Concerned Department	Official Website
UP Scholarship 2024-23	Department of Social Welfare, Govt. of UP State Backward Welfare Department, Govt. of UP Minority Welfare and Waqf Department, Govt. of UP	scholarship.up.gov.in

UP Scholarship Scheme 2024-2023: Latest Updates

The application process for the UP Pre-Matric and Post-Matric Scholarship 2024-23 will begin in July 2024.
Application forms for the UP Scholarship 2024-23 will be available until October 2024.

Check out the following important dates for the UP Scholarship Scheme 2024–23:

UP Scholarship 2024-23 Events	Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme (class 9th and class 10th)	Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme (class 11th and 12th)
UP Scholarship Scheme 2024 Application Starts	July 2024	July 2024
Last date to fill the application form	October 2024	October 2024
Application correction window	November 2024	November 2024
Disbursement of UP scholarship	December 2024	December 2024

UP Scholarship Eligibility Criteria

The Uttar Pradesh government scholarship is only available to residents of the state. On the official portal, interested students studying at recognized institutions and meeting all the criteria can apply for these schemes. The information for the UP scholarship eligibility criteria for various schemes is listed below.

UP Scholarship Scheme	Eligibility Criteria
Pre-Matric UP Scholarship for SC/ ST/ General Category	Candidates must be in 9th or 10th grade. They should be classified as SC, ST, or General. The family’s annual income should not exceed INR 1,000,000.
Pre-Matric UP Scholarship for Minorities	Applicants must be members of a minority group. They should be studying for their bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degrees (or higher). A family’s annual income should not exceed INR 2,000,000.
Pre-Matric UP Scholarship for OBC	Applicants must be in Class 9 or Class 10 at the time of application. They should be classified as OBCs. A family’s annual income should not exceed INR 1,000,000.
Post-Matric Intermediate UP Scholarship for SC/ ST/ General Category	Candidates must be in Class 11 or 12 at the time of application. They should be classified as SC, ST, or General. The candidate’s family income should not be more than INR 2,00,000 per year (for the General category) or INR 2,50,000 per year (for the SC/ ST category).
Post-Matric Intermediate UP Scholarship for Minorities	This UP scholarship program is open to students in grades 11 and 12. They should be classified as a minority group. The family’s annual income should not be more than INR 2,000,000.
Post-Matric Intermediate UP Scholarship for OBC	Applicants must be in Class 11/Class 12 at the time of application. They should be classified as OBCs. A family’s annual income should not exceed INR 2,000,000.
Post-Matric (Other than Intermediate) UP Scholarship – SC/ ST/ General Category	Students must fall into one of three categories: SC, ST, or General. They must be pursuing a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree (or higher studies). The annual family income must not exceed INR 2,00,000 in the General category and INR 2,50,000 in the SC/ST category.
Post-Matric (Other than Intermediate) UP Scholarship for Minorities	Applicants must pursue a bachelor’s degree, a master’s degree, a doctorate, or a higher education degree. They should be classified as a minority. Their annual family income should not be more than INR 2,00,000.
Post-Matric (Other than Intermediate) UP Scholarship for OBC	Students pursuing a bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, or higher degree are eligible to apply. They should be classified as OBCs. A family’s annual income must not exceed INR 2,000,000.
Post-Matric (Other State) UP Scholarship for SC/ ST/ General category	This UP government scholarship program is open to students in grades 11 and up. They should be classified as SC, ST, or General. Annual family income must not exceed INR 2,00,000 (for the general category) and INR 2,50,000 (for the SC/ ST category).

UP Scholarship Application Process

Candidates can fill out the UP scholarship application online at the university’s official website. The registration process should be completed by those who are applying for the first time. They will receive UP scholarship login information after registering. Candidates can use these credentials to access the UP scholarship application. The following is a step-by-step guide to applying for the UP scholarship:

Applicants should go to the official website of the UP scholarship.
They should then navigate to the ‘Student’ section and select ‘New Registration.’
Applicants can now see the UP scholarship schemes that are available.
They must then choose an appropriate scheme and complete the UP scholarship registration form.
They should click ‘Submit’ after completing the registration form and print a copy of the registration slip for future reference.

Applicants will receive UP scholarship login credentials after completing the registration process. They should take note of the credentials and complete the login process by following these steps:

For new applications, candidates should go to the ‘Student’ section and select the ‘Fresh Login’ option.
They should then log in to the portal using their UP scholarship login information (registration number, date of birth and password).
After logging in, a page with all of the necessary instructions for filling out the UP scholarship application form appears.
Applicants must read the instructions before pressing the “Proceed” button.
Applicants are directed to the “User Dashboard” after logging into the portal.
They must then select “Fill in Application Form”.
Following that, they must correctly fill out the UP scholarship online form 2024.
Candidates must upload the documents required in the format prescribed after completing the application form.
After that, they must submit the UP scholarship application after double-checking the information.
Finally, candidates should print the final UP scholarship form, attach photocopies of the required documents, and send it to their respective institutions.

Important Documents Required

The following is a list of documents that must be submitted with the UP Scholarship application:

Caste certificate
Domicile certificate
Certificate/Marksheet of the qualifying examination
Registration number of the current board/university
Bank passbook
Receipt of fee submitted at school
income certificate
Adhar Card

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UP Scholarship Amount 2024

Aspirants will be awarded scholarships based on their academic performance.

Category Name	Events	Amount Provided
Minority Department	The Fellowship amount for Day Scholars	INR 6,600
Minority Department	Fellowship amount for Hostellers	INR 14,400
Samaj Kalyan Department (General/ SC/ ST/OBC)	The scholarship reward for Day Scholars	INR 6,600
Samaj Kalyan Department (General/ SC/ ST/OBC)	Scholarship reward for Hostellers	INR 14,400
Minority Department	Fellowship grant for Day Scholars	INR 25,000
Minority Department	Fellowship grant for Hostellers	INR 29,000

UP Scholarships: Details of Scholarship Providers

The UP scholarship is offered by the state government of Uttar Pradesh’s subsidiary departments to deserving students who want to pursue higher education. They offer a variety of UP scholarship programs to students from underrepresented groups studying at various grade levels. The details of the schemes, as well as the departments that provide them, are listed below:

UP Scholarship Schemes	Provided By
Pre-Matric UP Scholarship for SC/ ST/ General Category	Social Welfare Department
Pre-Matric UP Scholarship for Minorities	Minority Department
Pre-Matric UP Scholarship for OBC	Backward Class Welfare Department
Post-Matric Intermediate UP Scholarship for SC/ ST/ General Category	Social Welfare Department
Post-Matric Intermediate UP Scholarship for Minorities	Minority Department
Post-Matric Intermediate UP Scholarship for OBC	Backward Class Welfare Department
Post-Matric (Other than Intermediate) UP Scholarship for SC/ ST/ General Category	Social Welfare Department
Post-Matric (Other than Intermediate) UP Scholarship for Minorities	Minority Department
Post-Matric (Other than Intermediate) UP Scholarship for OBC	Backward Class Welfare Department
Post-Matric (Other State) UP Scholarship for SC/ ST/ General Category	Social Welfare Department

Steps for Checking the UP Scholarship Status

Candidates can track the status of their online applications through the UP Scholarship portal, SAKSHAM. Candidates will need information such as their date of birth and registration number to track their status. To check the status of your UP scholarship, follow the steps below:

Candidates should go to the official website and click on the “Status” tab.
Candidates must then enter their login credentials, as well as their date of birth and registration number.
After filling out the information, the applicants must use the search button to check their status.
On the screen, the status of the UP Scholarship scheme will be displayed.

UP Scholarship: Benefits Provided

The government provides financial aid to selected students under the UP scholarship scheme. As a result, the amount of the UP scholarship is determined by the candidate’s category and academic level. The money will be transferred directly to the student’s bank account by the state government. Applicants can also check the status of their UP scholarship applications on the official website. The following are the advantages of the UP scholarship schemes:

UP Scholarship Scheme	Benefits Provided
Pre-Matric UP Scholarship for SC/ ST/ General Category	Variable financial award
Pre-Matric UP Scholarship for Minorities	Variable financial award
Pre-Matric UP Scholarship for OBC	Variable financial award
Post-Matric Intermediate UP Scholarship for SC/ ST/ General Category	Variable financial award
Post-Matric Intermediate UP Scholarship for Minorities	Variable financial award
Post-Matric Intermediate UP Scholarship for OBC	Variable financial award
Post-Matric (Other than Intermediate) UP Scholarship for SC/ ST/ General Category	Variable financial award
Post-Matric (Other than Intermediate) UP Scholarship for Minorities	Variable financial award
Post-Matric (Other than Intermediate) UP Scholarship for OBC	Variable financial award
Post-Matric (Other State) UP Scholarship for SC/ ST/ General Category	Variable financial award

UP Scholarship Terms and Conditions

The following are the most important UP scholarship terms and conditions:

UP scholarships are available to all students residing in the state of Uttar Pradesh, regardless of their caste, such as SC/ ST/ OBC/ Minority/ General.
To avoid having their UP scholarship application form rejected, they should fill out the application form completely and attach all supporting documents.
Candidates must include a valid phone number in their application.
They must submit a hard copy of the application form as well as all relevant documentation to their respective institutions.
The scholarship is only given to deserving candidates with good academic records.
They are urged to check their application status on the UP scholarship portal on a regular basis.
The official UP scholarship renewal portal is used to complete the process.
The candidates can check the UP scholarship portal frequently for the latest information from the state government.
Students in Uttar Pradesh’s 9th and 10th grades are eligible to apply for the Pre-Matric grant.
Students in Uttar Pradesh who are enrolled in 11th, 12th, UG, PG, Diplomas, and Certificate programs are eligible to apply for the Post Matric grant.
The state of Uttar Pradesh offers financial aid to students of all backgrounds.
A student’s academic profile is viewed an eligibility condition.