UP scholarship 2025-26: The Uttar Pradesh Social Welfare Department has opened the registration window for the UP Scholarship 2026-27 scheme for students studying in Classes 9 to 12. Eligible students can submit their applications online through the official scholarship portal, scholarship.up.gov.in, from August 11, 2026.The registration process for students studying in Classes 9 to 12 has commenced today, August 11. The schedule covers both students applying for the scholarship for the first time and existing beneficiaries seeking renewal.Students entering Classes 9 and 11 and applying as fresh candidates have until September 21, 2026, to complete their online applications. Students in Classes 10 and 12 applying for renewal, however, have a shorter deadline and must submit their applications by August 25, 2026.Students should not wait until the final day to complete the process. Errors in personal, academic or bank details can create problems during verification and may affect the release of the scholarship amount.
UP Scholarship 2026-27: Steps to apply
Candidates can follow the steps elucidated here to apply for the UP scholarship 2026 from the official website:
- Go to the official UP Scholarship portal at scholarship.up.gov.in.
- Complete the required registration or One Time Registration (OTR) process.
- Log in using the required credentials.
- Select the appropriate scholarship category.
- Enter personal, academic and bank account details.
- Upload the required documents.
- Check every detail carefully before submitting the form.
- Submit the application online.
- Download or save a copy of the submitted application for future reference.
- Submit the required hard copy to the concerned school or institution within the prescribed deadline.
Students must pay particular attention to their bank details while completing the application. The bank account should be in the student’s own name and linked with Aadhaar, as scholarship payments are transferred directly to Aadhaar-linked bank accounts.Any mismatch in the applicant’s name, Aadhaar details, bank account information or other records could create difficulties during verification and payment.Alternatively, candidates can click on the link provided here to apply for the UP scholarship 2026.Candidates are advised to stay tuned to the official website to get the complete details of the UP scholarship 2026.
