The Social Welfare Department of Uttar Pradesh has released the official notification for the UP Scholarship 2026-27 scheme for students studying in Class 9 to 10 under Pre Matric, Class 11 to 12 under Post Matric, and Post Matric Other Than Intermediate courses including UG, PG, Diploma and Certificate programmes. The online application window will remain open from 22 July 2026 to 21 September 2026, allowing eligible students from Uttar Pradesh to apply for financial assistance. Key highlights include zero application fee, direct transfer of scholarship amount to bank accounts from January 2027 onwards, and the requirement to submit documents such as mark sheets, caste certificate, income certificate, Aadhaar card, and bank passbook. Eligibility is limited to Uttar Pradesh domiciles who have passed the previous qualifying examination and are enrolled in the current class or course. The selection process is based on verification of domicile, academic records, and income criteria without any written examination. Candidates must complete the One Time Registration and submit fresh or renewal applications through the official portal before the deadline. The scheme covers Pre Matric for Class 9 and 10, Post Matric for Class 11 and 12, and Dashmottar for higher education courses. Applicants are advised to read the full official notification carefully regarding age limits, which are not specified, and other conditions before applying online.
Important Dates
| Event |
Date |
| Online Apply Start Date |
22 July 2026 |
| Online Apply Last Date |
21 September 2026 |
| Last Date For Form Complete |
21 September 2026 |
| Send Scholarship in Bank Account Date |
January 2027 |
Application Fee
| Category |
Fee |
| All Candidates |
No Application Fee |
Age Limit
| Criteria |
Details |
| Age Limit |
Not Specified Check Official Website |
Vacancy Details
| Total Posts |
Details |
| N/A |
Scholarship Scheme |
Eligibility Criteria
| Scholarship Name |
Eligibility |
| Pre Matric (Class 9th & 10th) |
UP Domicile, passed previous class and enrolled in current class |
| Post Matric (Class 11th & 12th) |
UP Domicile, passed previous class and enrolled in current class |
| Dashmottar (UG/PG/Diploma/Certificate) |
UP Domicile, enrolled in UG/PG/Diploma/Certificate course |
Selection Process
| Stage |
Description |
| Application Submission |
Online form with documents |
| Verification |
Domicile, academic and income verification |
| Scholarship Disbursement |
Direct bank transfer from January 2027 |
How to Apply
| Step |
Description |
| Step 1 |
Visit official website scholarship.up.gov.in |
| Step 2 |
Complete One Time Registration |
| Step 3 |
Fill fresh or renewal application |
| Step 4 |
Upload documents and submit before 21 September 2026 |
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