The Uttar Pradesh scholarship program is one of the largest student financial support initiatives in India, managed through the UP Scholarship & Fee Reimbursement Online System. It supports students from SC, ST, OBC, Minority, and General (Economically Weaker Section) categories for school and higher education. The process includes new applications, renewals, fee reimbursement, and direct payment transfer to bank accounts through DBT.
Types of Scholarships Available
Pre-Matric Scholarship
- For students studying from Class 9 and 10
- Available for all eligible categories
- Aimed at reducing school dropout rates
Post-Matric Scholarship
- For students studying Class 11, 12, Diploma, Graduation, Post-Graduation, and other higher education courses
- Includes Fee Reimbursement for eligible students
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be a permanent resident of Uttar Pradesh
- Must be enrolled in a recognized school/college/institution
- Category-based income limits:
- SC/ST: Up to ₹2,50,000 per year
- OBC/General: Up to ₹2,00,000 per year
- Minority: Up to ₹2,00,000 per year
- Should not be receiving any other government scholarship for the same academic year
Required Documents Checklist
- Aadhaar Card
- UP Domicile/Residence Proof (Ration Card/Voter ID/School Certificate)
- Income Certificate (issued by competent authority in UP)
- Caste Certificate (if applicable)
- Previous Year Marksheet (for renewal)
- Current Admission/Enrollment Receipt
- Bank Passbook (Student’s account preferred)
- Fee Structure/Receipts (for fee reimbursement)
- Passport Size Photograph
- Aadhaar linked mobile number
How to Apply Online (Step-by-Step)
- Open the official portal: https://scholarship.up.gov.in/
- Click on Student → New Registration
- Select your scholarship type and category
- Complete registration and save the Registration Number
- Login with registration number, date of birth, and password
- Fill in personal, academic, and bank details
- Upload documents in required format
- Submit and take a printout for your institution
- Institution will verify and forward your application
Scholarship Renewal Process
- Visit: https://scholarship.up.gov.in/
- Click Student → Renewal Login
- Upload previous marks and current fee receipts
- Submit for institution verification
How to Track Scholarship Status
- Visit: https://scholarship.up.gov.in/
- Click Status → Application Status
- Enter Registration Number & Date of Birth
- View real-time progress and payment status
Additional Student Aid Resources
- National Scholarship Portal (for reference and additional schemes): https://scholarships.gov.in/
- My Scheme (central + state student aid schemes): https://myscheme.gov.in/
Key Points
- Ensure bank account is active and Aadhaar seeded
- Always keep the registration number saved
- Renewal requires previous academic details
- Payment is made via DBT directly to the student bank account
- Institutions play a major role in verification