UP Scholarship 2024-25: Eligibility, Application Process & Key Dates You Need to Know

The Uttar Pradesh Scholarship 2024-25 application process is now open, offering financial assistance to eligible students in Pre-Matric and Post-Matric categories. Introduced by the Social Welfare Department of the Uttar Pradesh government, this scholarship aims to support students from various backgrounds, including minorities, with their educational expenses for the academic year 2024-25.

Key Dates:

• Application Start Date: July 2024
• Application End Date: December 31, 2024
  Students can apply for the scholarship at the official website scholarship.up.gov.in.

Eligibility Criteria:

To apply for the UP Scholarship 2024-25, candidates must meet the following conditions:

• Income Limit:
  • For General, OBC, and Minority students: Family income should not exceed Rs 2 lakh.
  • For SC/ST students: Family income should not exceed Rs 2.5 lakh.
• The student must have passed their previous examination to apply for either fresh or renewal scholarships.
• A valid caste certificate issued by a competent authority and a valid Aadhaar card are required for verification.

Students from minority backgrounds, such as Muslim, Sikh, Christian, Buddhist, Jain, and Parsi communities, should apply through the Minority Welfare Department’s official website.

Scholarship Renewal:

Students who received the scholarship in the previous academic year can apply for a renewal for the 2024-25 session. Renewal applicants must re-register using their existing login credentials and follow the same application process.

Application Process:

The UP Scholarship application process consists of several stages:

1. Registration: Create an account on the official website.
2. Aadhaar Authentication: Verify your Aadhaar card to proceed.
3. Form Submission: Complete the scholarship form with required details.
4. Institutional Verification: The school or college you are enrolled in will verify your application.
5. District Welfare Committee Verification: A district committee will scrutinize the application.
6. Fund Disbursement: Once verified, funds will be transferred to the student’s Aadhaar-linked bank account.

Required Documents:

To successfully apply for the scholarship, students must upload the following:

• Fee receipt and enrollment number
• Aadhaar card number
• Recent passport-size photograph
• Qualifying exam mark sheet
• Caste and income certificates
• Bank passbook (linked with Aadhaar)
• Affidavit from court

Importantly, no application fees are required to submit the form, making this process accessible to all eligible students.

This scholarship offers a significant opportunity for students across Uttar Pradesh to pursue their educational goals without financial burden. Make sure to apply before the December 31 deadline and keep an eye on the official website for any updates or announcements.