UP Scholarship 2026-27: Dates, Eligibility and Online Application Steps

The Uttar Pradesh Social Welfare Department has opened applications for the UP Scholarship 2026-27 scheme. Students studying in Classes 9 to 12 can apply through the official scholarship portal, scholarship.up.gov.in.

The application window includes fresh applications and renewal applications. Students should check which category applies to them before they begin. A small mistake in the form can lead to trouble during verification, so keep your records close and your spelling under control.

UP Scholarship 2026-27: Important dates

The registration process begins on August 11, 2026. These dates may apply to online form submission, while document checks and hard copy submission may have separate deadlines. Students should follow notices from their school and the official portal.

Who can apply?

The scheme covers eligible students studying in Classes 9 to 12 in Uttar Pradesh. Students entering Class 9 or Class 11 will usually apply as fresh applicants. Students who received the scholarship earlier and are continuing their studies can apply under the renewal category.

Eligibility can depend on details such as the student’s class, school, category, family income and records held by the department. Check the latest instructions on the portal before submitting the form. Do not rely on an old form or a message shared in a class group.

Documents and details to keep ready

Students should keep the following details and documents ready before starting the application:

• Aadhaar details
• Recent passport-size photograph, if requested
• Previous class marksheet
• School or institution details
• Category certificate, where required
• Income certificate, where required
• Bank account details
• Other documents listed in the official notice

The name, date of birth and other details should match across the application, Aadhaar and school records. If the records disagree, verification may take longer. This is one of those times when checking a form twice is much faster than fixing it later.

How to apply for the UP Scholarship

1. Open the official website at scholarship.up.gov.in.
2. Complete the required registration or One Time Registration process.
3. Log in with the details created during registration.
4. Select the correct scholarship category and application type.
5. Enter personal, academic, category and bank account details.
6. Upload the documents in the required format and size.
7. Review every field before submitting the form.
8. Submit the application online.
9. Download and save the completed application form and acknowledgement.
10. Give the required hard copy to the school or institution within its stated deadline.

Check your bank details with care

The scholarship amount is transferred through the Direct Benefit Transfer system. The bank account should be in the student’s own name and linked with Aadhaar, as required by the scheme.

Check the account number, IFSC code, bank name and account holder name before submitting the form. A wrong digit can send the application into a verification maze, and that maze has no friendly signposts.

What happens after submission?

After submission, the school or institution checks the application and documents. The department may also carry out further verification before approving the scholarship. Students should keep their application number and login details safe.

Check the portal for updates on correction windows, institution verification, district-level checks and payment status. If the school asks for a printed form or extra document, submit it within the stated time.

Important tips for students

• Apply early instead of waiting for the last day.
• Use the student’s own mobile number where required.
• Do not share passwords or one-time passwords with anyone.
• Use only the official scholarship website for registration.
• Keep scanned documents clear and readable.
• Save screenshots or copies of the final submission.
• Ask the school office about document submission and verification dates.

For the latest instructions, students and parents should visit the official UP Scholarship portal and read the notice linked to the 2026-27 application cycle.