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Government Scholarships in Uttar Pradesh 2026 — Complete List

Uttar Pradesh government scholarships 2026 — pre-matric, post-matric, and special incentive schemes with application process.

Uttar Pradesh has one of the largest scholarship disbursement systems in India. Millions of students benefit annually. Here is the complete guide.

UP State Scholarship Schemes

  • Pre-Matric Scholarship (Class 9–10) — for SC/ST/OBC/Minority students
  • Post-Matric Scholarship (Class 11+) — for SC/ST/OBC/Minority, covers fees + maintenance
  • Dashmottar Scholarship (Post-Matric Other State) — for UP students studying outside UP
  • Kanya Vidya Dhan Yojana — Rs 30,000 one-time for girls passing Class 12
  • Rani Laxmi Bai Scholarship — for SC/ST girl students

How to Apply

  1. Visit scholarship.up.gov.in
  2. Click on Student tab → Registration
  3. Fill personal, educational, and bank details
  4. Upload photo, marksheet, income/caste certificates
  5. Submit and get school/college verification

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Based on UP government scholarship notifications 2025–2026. Last updated: February 2026.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is UP Scholarship Portal?

scholarship.up.gov.in is the official portal for all UP state scholarship schemes. Both pre-matric and post-matric applications are handled here.

Pre-Matric: Rs 1 lakh/year. Post-Matric for general/OBC: Rs 2 lakh/year. For SC/ST: Rs 2.5 lakh/year.

Applications typically open in July–August and close by October–November. Check the portal for exact dates each year.