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Uttar Pradesh student scholarship programs

Overview

The Uttar Pradesh Social Welfare Department has initiated the 2026-27 scholarship application process to support students from economically weaker sections. The program targets students in Classes 9 through 12 as well as those in higher education, specifically focusing on families with an annual income of 2 lakh rupees or less.

Application timelines vary by student status: renewal applicants for Classes 9 to 12 have a window from August 11 to August 25, 2026, while fresh applicants for Classes 9 and 11 may apply from August 11 until September 21, 2026. The government intends to provide financial assistance directly to students' bank accounts through backward class welfare schemes.

Entities

Uttar Pradesh · Ministry of Education · National Scholarship Portal · Uttar Pradesh Social Welfare Department · Department of School Education and Literacy

Timeline

  1. 13 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Uttar Pradesh opens 2026-27 scholarship applications for students

    Uttar Pradesh has opened 2026-27 scholarship applications for Class 9-12 and higher education students, with specific deadlines for fresh and renewal applicants.

  2. 16 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    India's NMMSS scholarship registration opens for 2026-27 session

    India's Ministry of Education has opened NMMSS scholarship applications for the 2026-27 session. Eligible students can apply via the National Scholarship Portal until August 31, 2026.

Sources

archtoronto.org · informalnewz.com · sundayguardianlive.com · tv9news.com

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