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 other Post-Matric courses beyond intermediate level. The online application window is open from 22 July 2026 to 21 September 2026, allowing eligible students to apply for financial assistance. Candidates must verify their eligibility, domicile status, and educational qualifications before submitting the form. The scholarship covers Pre-Matric for classes 9 and 10, Post-Matric for classes 11 and 12, and Dashmottar for UG, PG, diploma, and certificate courses. No application fee is required for any category of applicants. Age limit details are not specified and candidates should refer to the official website for any updates. After online submission, applicants need to print the form, attach required documents, and submit it to their respective school or institution before the deadline. The scholarship amount will be transferred directly to the bank accounts of selected students starting from January 2027. Interested candidates are advised to read the full official notification carefully and complete the application process well before 21 September 2026 to avoid last-minute issues.
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
| Post |
Total Posts |
| UP Scholarship |
N/A |
Eligibility Criteria
| Criteria |
Eligibility |
| Domicile |
Candidates must be from Uttar Pradesh with domicile of Uttar Pradesh |
| Pre Matric |
Class 9: Passed Class 8 and enrolled in Class 9; Class 10: Passed Class 9 and enrolled in Class 10 |
| Post Matric |
Class 11: Passed Class 10 and enrolled in Class 11; Class 12: Passed Class 11 and enrolled in Class 12 |
| Dashmottar |
Enrolled in UG / PG / Diploma / Certificate courses |
Selection Process
| Step |
Description |
| 1 |
Online application submission |
| 2 |
Document verification |
| 3 |
Scholarship amount transfer to bank account |
How to Apply
| Step |
Description |
| 1 |
Visit the official UP Scholarship website using the link below |
| 2 |
Complete One Time Registration (OTR) if not done |
| 3 |
Fill the online application form before 21 September 2026 |
| 4 |
Print the completed form and attach required documents |
| 5 |
Submit the hard copy to respective school or institution |
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