Introduction: To make education accessible and inclusive in India’s largest state Uttar Pradesh, the UP government has launched a very impressive scheme – UP Scholarship Scheme 2024. This scholarship scheme is not only a source of giving the right to education amongst the poor sections only but also bringing up the golden tomorrow of crores of students.
The aim of the scheme will be able to offer financial support to the socially and economically disadvantaged groups of the state in such a way that they will be in a position to pursue their studies without any money obstacles. It covers scholarship pre-matric (class 9 and 10) and post-matric (class 11-PhD).
The Objectives and Benefits of the UP Scholarship 2024
The basic objective of the UP Scholarship Scheme is to increase the literacy rate in the state and prepare a skilled workforce. Under this scheme, financial assistance is given to economically weaker students of SC, ST, OBC, minority and general categories.
The main features of this scheme are:
Financial assistance to students from school to higher education.
Application through strong and digital online portal (scholarship.up.gov.in).
Applicable to all districts and educational institutions.
Transparent process, payment directly into bank account through PFMS.
Categories of UP Scholarship
| Scheme Name | Eligible Students |
|---|---|
| Pre-Matric Scholarship | Students of Class 9 and 10 |
| Post-Matric Intermediate | Students of Class 11 and 12 |
| Post-Matric Other (Graduate, Postgraduate, Ph.D., etc.) | Students pursuing higher education |
| Post-Matric Outside State | UP residents studying outside Uttar Pradesh |
Dates of applications 2023-24 Those under Pre-Matric (9 and 10):
- Opening date of applications: 1 October 2023
- Last date 2 January 2024
- Deadline for submission of hard copy 6 Jan 2024
- Due dates of the payments 2 January, 2024 no later than 19 February 2024
- The Post- Matric Level( Class XI-XII and Higher Education):
- The application deadline is: November 1, 2023
- Exipure Expiry Date: 23 December 2023
- The deadline on providing documentation: January 3, 2024
- Pay scholarships: March 2024
Eligibility Conditions include
Different eligibility has been prescribed for each scheme:
| Scheme | Eligibility |
|---|---|
| SC/ST Pre-Matric | Class 9 or 10 students, family income ≤ ₹1,00,000 |
| OBC Pre-Matric | Class 9 or 10 students, family income ≤ ₹1,00,000 |
| Minority Pre-Matric | Class 9 or 10 students, family income ≤ ₹2,00,000 |
| Post-Matric (Intermediate) | Class 11 and 12 students; General (income ≤ ₹2,00,000), SC/ST (income ≤ ₹2,50,000) |
| Post-Matric Other (UG/PG/PhD) | Higher education students; General (≤ ₹2,00,000), SC/ST (≤ ₹2,50,000), OBC/Minority (≤ ₹2,00,000) |
Documents Required
- Residence Certificate (Proof of living in UP)
- Caste Certificates
- Income Certificate
- Mark sheet of previous exam
- Fee receipt of current educational institution
- Admission Card
- Copy of Bank Passbook
- Aadhaar Card
- Passport size photo
- Student ID Card
Step-by-Step Guide to Application Procedure
- Register: Go to the site of scholarship.up.gov.in → Student section → New Registration → Choose Scholarship → Fill the form and Click submit and a print out.
- Login: Login with registration number, date of birth and password (Fresh Login or Renewal Login).
- Fill the form: Click on ‘Fill Application Form’ on the dashboard and fill in all the details. Then upload the required documents.
- Make Final Submission: Check all the details and make the final submission. Once submitted, the form cannot be changed.
- Submit to the Institute: Print the filled form and documents and submit it to the concerned educational institution.
How to Check Application Status (UP Scholarship Status Check)
From Scholarship Portal: Visit the website: scholarship.up.gov.in
Click on the “Status” tab → Select “Application Status”
Enter registration number and date of birth → Click on “Search”
Check Status through PFMS Website: pfms.nic.in
Click on “Know Your Payments”
Enter account number, bank name and captcha → Click on “Search”
How to renew scholarship?
Click on the “Renewal” link → Login
Fill in the previous scholarship details and current year’s study details
Submit the form and submit it to the institute
Correction Process
If the student has made any mistake in the application, the UP government gives an opportunity for correction:
- Login when the correction portal opens
- Make the necessary corrections
- Finally submit the updated form
How to view the Suspect List?
- Login to the website
- Select the “Student” tab → “Your login type”
- Login
- View “Suspect List” If your name is in the list, contact the concerned institute immediately
Conclusion
The UP Scholarship 2024 scheme is not only a means of financial assistance, but it is a big step towards democratizing education. If you are a resident of the state of UP and are studying at any educational level, then this scheme is for you. With correct information, timely application and correct submission of documents, you can avail the benefits of this scheme.
