UP Scholarship for SC/ST Students 2024-25: Eligibility, Application Process, and Benefits

UP Scholarship for SC/ST Students 2024-25: Eligibility, Application Process, and Benefits

Edited By Mangane Priyanka | Updated on Dec 11, 2024 11:48 AM IST

The Uttar Pradesh government offers students various scholarships like pre-matric, and post-matric for different categories. Students can apply for the UP state Scholarships on the official website. They must keep visiting the official website to get the latest updates regarding the UP SC/ST scholarship and other information. The UP government will release the application form where students have to fill out the form to apply for the UP scholarships.

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  1. Important Dates of UP Government SC/ST Scholarships
  2. UP Scholarship for SC/ST Category Eligibility Criteria
  3. How to Apply for UP Scholarship 2024-25?
UP Scholarship for SC/ST Students 2024-25: Eligibility, Application Process, and Benefits
UP Scholarship for SC/ST Students 2024-25: Eligibility, Application Process, and Benefits

Students can visit the official website of the National Scholarship Portal at scholarships.gov.in to apply for central scholarship schemes. Read the article to learn more about the UP scholarship for SC/ST category students.

Important Dates of UP Government SC/ST Scholarships

Students who want to apply for the UP state SC/ST scholarships need to track all the information regarding the important dates of scholarships. They can get the updates on the official website. Check out the table below to know more about the important dates for the UP scholarships for SC/ST students.

UP Post-Matric Scholarship Dates for SC/ST Category

Events

Dates

UP scholarship registration dates

July 1, 2024 to March 15, 2025

Online application by students

July 12, 2024, to March 31, 2025

Final printout by students

July 13, 2024, to April 5, 2025

Final submission by the students.

Receiving the application, online verification and forwarding the application of the eligible students by the institute and cancelling the application of ineligible students.

From July 15, 2024, to April 16, 2025

Data locking with digital signature by district committee

December 3, 2024 to June 10, 2025

Validation of students on PFMS

November 26, 2024 to June 2, 2025

UP Pre-Matric Scholarship Date for SC/ST Category Students

Events

Dates

Student registration dates

July 1 to October 21, 2024

Application submission by students

July 10 to October 31, 2024

The last date to printout the online application form

November 4, 2024

Last date to submit a hard copy of the online application form to the educational institute along with the required documents

November 8, 2024

Verification for application by school

July 11, 2024

Last date of verification for application

November 18, 2024

UP scholarship application verification

November 19 to December 6, 2024


Highlights of the UP SC/ST Student Scholarship

Particulars

Details

Scholarship Name

UP Scholarship for SC/ST Students

Offered By

Uttar Pradesh Government

Types of Scholarships

Pre-Matric and Post-Matric

Official Website

scholarships.up.gov.in

Eligibility

Classes 9 to 10 (Pre-matric)

Classes 11 to 12 (Post-matric)

UP Scholarship for SC/ST Category Eligibility Criteria

  • The student should be a citizen of India.

  • Students must be studying in a college/school or university recognised by the government of India or in Uttar Pradesh.

  • The school/college of a student must be registered on the UP scholarship portal.

  • Candidates must be studying in Class 9 or 10 for the UP pre-matric scholarship.

  • Students must be studying in Class 11 or 12 for the UP post-matric scholarship.

  • Candidates must be studying in graduation or post-graduation from a college/university recognised by the UP government for post-matric scholarships to students other than 11th or 12th class.

  • Students must belong to the SC/ST category to apply for the UP scholarship.

  • The family income of the student must not exceed INR 2 lakhs/annum for post-matric scholarship.

  • The student’s family income should not exceed INR 1 lakh per annum for the pre-matric scholarship.

How to Apply for UP Scholarship 2024-25?

All the students who are eligible for UP Scholarship 2024-25 can apply online via scholarship.up.gov.in. Below are simple steps for students to follow while applying for UP pre-matric and post-matric scholarships. These steps to fill out the UP scholarship registration 2024-25 online form should be done carefully.


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  1. Online registration

  2. UP Scholarship 2024-25 login

  3. Filling out the application form

  4. Photo uploading

  5. Print application form

  6. Submit the form at the School/Institute

Step 1: UP Scholarship for SC/ST 2024-25 Online Registration

To fill out the Pre-matric and UP post-matric scholarship 2024-25 online form, students must follow the below-given steps:

  • Students need to visit the official website at scholarship.up.gov.in

  • Go to the ‘Menu’ option and click on the link of ‘Student’ to register for a fresh scholarship.

  • Enter the required details by clicking on the relevant link.

  • Create your password correctly and submit the form.

  • Note down your application number generated on the screen.

Step 2: UP Government Scholarship 2024-25 Login

  • After completing the registration, go to the homepage of the official website.

  • Open UP Scholarship 2024 login.

  • Choose the type of fresh scholarship you want to apply and click on the relevant link.

  • Enter your registration number, your date of birth and then password.

  • Now, enter the Captcha and done.

Step 3: Fill out UP Scholarship Form 2024-25

After login, click on the link of the application form, and enter the details like:

  • Educational Details

  • Personal details

  • Caste and income details

  • Bank details

  • Current School/College fee details

  • Last year's education details

Step 4: Photo Uploading for UP SC Scholarship 2024-25

  • After filling out the form, students need to log out and re-login to upload a student's photo.

  • The photograph size should be less than or equal to 20 KB in JPEG/JPG format.

  • Take a print of the application form.

Step 5: Submit the UP Government Scholarship 2024-25 Form at the School/College

  • Students need to attach their documents with the printed application form.

  • Submit this complete application form to the concerned authority of the respective school/College.

  • They will examine the application form and proceed further.

Documents Required for UP Government SC/ST Scholarship 2024-25

Students need to upload their passport-size photograph and it should be in JPEG/JPG format. The size of the passport photograph should not be more than 20 KB. Below is the list of documents that students need to submit with their application.

  • Caste certificate

  • Income certificate

  • Receipt of fee submitted at school

  • Marksheet/Certificate of the qualifying examination

  • Bank passbook

  • Domicile certificate

  • Current board/university registration number

  • Aadhaar card

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Where can I apply for the UP Scholarship for the SC/ST category?

Students can visit the official website of the UP Government scholarship at scholarships.up.gov.in. 

2. What are the types of scholarships offered by the Uttar Pradesh government for SC/ST students?

The UP government offers two types of scholarships for SC/ST students post-matric and pre-matric.

3. What are the eligibility criteria for students applying for UP SC/ST scholarships other than 11th or 12th?

Students must be studying for graduation and post-graduation to apply for scholarships other than 11th or 12th. 

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