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Delhi University Scholarships: Delhi University offers financial aid to meritorious and financially weak students. Delhi University scholarships are offered in terms of tuition fee waivers, rewards, monthly/yearly stipends, one-time grants, etc. Various DU Affiliated colleges and departments offer scholarships ranging from INR 100 every month to a one-time INR 25,000. Students can apply for Delhi University scholarship form on or before the last. While the deadline to submit applications for financial aid falls on January 31 each year, the specific dates for the Delhi University scholarship in 2024 have not been disclosed yet. Interested and eligible candidates may apply online through the official website of Delhi University @du.ac.in or by submitting the required documents and scholarship form at Scholarship Cell, DU.

Besides this, Delhi University offers a number of category and course-based scholarships. It includes the Delhi University and College Karamchari Union Book Grant, the Post Matric Scholarship for OBC Students (PMS-OBC), PG scholarships in Economics and Commerce, the Dr. GS Sarin Scholarship, and more. Further, Delhi University scholarships are spread across most Ph.D., Master’s, and Undergraduate programs. We shall discuss every detail further. 

Delhi University Scholarships can be categorized into 3 types.

  1. DU Scholarships for UG courses
  2. DU Scholarships for PG courses
  3. DU Scholarships Department-Specific 

Delhi University Scholarships for UG Courses

Delhi University offers various scholarships for undergraduate students. There are more than 50 Delhi University scholarships for UG programs. The eligibility and details of the most popular ones are mentioned below:

Delhi University Scholarships Eligibility Scholarship reward
V.K Rao Endowment Grant
  • Student should be a first year student of a 3 year UG course.
 
  • Student must belong to the Family of class III or class IV of Delhi University
INR 100 per month 
(converted into a one-time grant)
Sh. Prem Prakash Award
  • Student should have passed class 10+2 from CBSE or equivalent board of education
 
  • Student should be a first year student of a 3 year UG course
INR 3500 per year
(converted into a one-time grant)
The Delhi University and College Karamchari Union Book Grant (DUCKU)
  • Student from the family of Non-Teaching employees
 
  • Student should’ve passed class 10+2.
 
  • Student should be a first-year student of a 3-year UG course
INR 250 per month
(converted into a one-time grant)
Shri Motilal Kaul AIMA Scholarship  (for blind students) 
  • Student should be admitted in the first year of B.A(Hons.)/ B.Com(H)/  B.Sc.(H) blind students 
 
  • Students in need of financial assistance
INR 150 per month for 3 years. 
Shri Ram Labhaya Scholarship (For blind students)
  • Students should be needy and meritoriously deserving.  
 
  • Student should be a first-year student of a 3-year UG course.
INR 100 per month 
(converted into a one-time grant)
Vijendra Sharmila Chopra Memorial Scholarship
  • Student should be a first-year student of a 3 year UG course.
 
  • Student should’ve passed with highest scores in  class 12 (CBSE Board)
INR 100 per month 
(converted into one-time grant)
Prof. J.C. Luthra & Smt. Kesra Bai Luthra Book-Grant
  • Student must be from 1st-year B.A.(H) Economics, B.Sc. (H) Botany, Zoology, Physics & Chemistry
 
  • Student should’ve passed class 12 (CBSE Board).
 
  • 50% scholarship seats are reserved for women candidates
INR 100 per month 
(converted into a one-time grant)
Pt. Udho Ram Rampal Charitable Trust Scholarship
  • Students should be financially weak and meritoriously deserving
INR 100 per month

Check More: Delhi University Admission

Delhi University Scholarship for PG courses

Delhi University offers various scholarships for postgraduate students. These include scholarship rewards ranging from INR 150 to INR 400. Scholarships for PG programs are offered to meritorious and financially weaker students. Details of Delhi University Scholarships for PG students are given in the table below: 

Delhi University Scholarships Eligibility
 
Scholarship reward
Delhi University & All India Post –Graduate Scholarship
  • Student must have obtained first class in graduation B.A. (H)/  B.Sc (H)/ B.Com (H) / LLB courses
 
  • 20 students enrolled in M.Sc./ M.A./ M.Com/ MBA/ LLB/ LLM of Delhi University are eligible.
 
  • Satisfactory performance is mandatory for renewal
INR 400 per month 
His Holiness The Pope Scholarship
  • Financially weak students with family income slab less enough to not attract taxes.
 
  • Any Post-graduate degree
INR 150 per month
(converted into a one-time grant)

Check More: Delhi University Courses & Fees

Delhi University Scholarships Department Specific

The details of department-specific scholarships offered by Delhi University are mentioned below:

Scholarship Eligibility Criteria Scholarship Amount Department/ Courses
Madan Mohan Memorial Scholarship Highest percentage of marks in last M.Sc. Computer Science exams INR 1000 per month Computer Science
Ganga Sant Scholarship
Financially weak students with family income slab less enough to not attract taxes
INR 175 per month B.A (Hons.) in Sanskrit
Dr. N.C. Kapoor Memorial Scholarship Financially weak students with family income slab less enough to not attract taxes INR 300 per month M.B.B.S. (Medical Sciences)
Satish Batra Memorial Scholarship Undergraduate in B.A. and B.A. (H) with Urdu INR 300 per month B.A(Hons.)/B.A pass Urdu
L.R. Bhansali Cash Award Scholarship in LL.B. Meritorious student who scored the highest marks in paper number LB-5036 of LLB Semester 5 INR 6000 per annum LLB
Hamdard Educational Scholarship Financially weak students with family income slab less enough to not attract taxes INR 75 per month M.A (Persian)
Datia Darbar Endowment Scholarship Meritorious  students INR 125 per month M.A Economics
Dr. A.N. Duggal Endowment Scholarship Meritorious and financially needy students, whose total annual income (including their own) does not exceed INR 25,000 INR 100 per month M.B.B.S. / Faculty of Medical Science

Delhi University Merit-Based and Need-Based Scholarship

Delhi University offers various merit-based and need-based scholarships to its students. Delhi University awards this scholarship to its academically good and financially underprivileged candidates.  

The details for the same are mentioned below:

  • DU Merit Scholarship: Delhi University Offers Merit-Based Scholarships to Candidates who get higher CGPA in their previous academic years. The Candidates will receive an amount of INR 3000 per month.
  • DU Sports Scholarship: The Candidates who represent Delhi University in Their inter-university sports competitions are eligible for this Scholarship. The Candidates Under this Scholarship will receive a maximum amount of INR 2,000 per month.
  • DU Economically Weaker Section (EWS) Scholarship: The Scholarship is awarded to Candidates belonging to Economically Weaker Section (EWS) Category. Candidates Under this Scholarship will receive a maximum amount of INR 1500/- month.

Delhi Government scholarships for SC/ST/OBC/Minority Students

Delhi Government Offers Various Scholarships for SC/ST/OBC/Minority Candidates. The Details for Various Scholarships Schemes Offered by the Delhi government are mentioned below:

  • Merit Scholarship SC/ST/OBC/Minority Students of College/Professional Institutions: The Scholarships are Offered by the Delhi government to SC/ST/OBC/Minorities students studying in recognized Colleges/Professional/ Technical Institutions. 

Day scholars pursuing degree courses and technical /professional and vocational courses are eligible for INR 900 per month for 12 months. Whereas, the Hostellers will receive INR 1620 per  month for 12  months.

The Candidates Pursuing a PG Degree will receive an amount of INR 960 per month. And hostellers get INR.1860/- per month for 12 Months. 

Eligibility criteria : 

  • Students should not have less than 60% marks in the previous academic year. 
  • Annual income not applicable.
  • The rate of scholarship will be reduced to 50%, if a student fails in the annual examination, but continues to  study. 
  • Post Matric Scholarship for OBC Students (PMS-OBC): This scholarship aims to give qualifying students financial support to the candidates of Other Backward Classes (OBC). Selected students will receive numerous other incentives, including maintenance allowance of up to INR 750 per month. 
  • Post Matric Scholarship schemes for SC students: Eligible students from all Bachelor’s courses pursued in recognized institutions. Only Scheduled Castes students are eligible for this scholarship amount of INR 380 to INR 1200.
  • Dr. B.R. Ambedkar State Awarded for Toppers in Minority category: In professional/technical degree course. All the SC/ST/OBC minority toppers will receive an amount of INR 25,000. 

Delhi University Scholarship Eligibility Criteria

While every Delhi University Scholarship has different eligibility criteria, here are the most basic and common criteria for the financial aid. To be eligible for the Delhi University Scholarship the candidates must fulfill the basic eligibility criteria.

  • The student must be a student of Delhi University.
  • Students must have passed 12th examination from CBSE or an equivalent board.
  • Each candidate may only apply for one scholarship. A student cannot apply for two scholarships at once. 
  • Candidates applying for the postgraduate scholarship scheme must hold a bachelor's degree from a recognized university.

Delhi University Scholarship: Documents Required

Candidates applying for Delhi University Scholarship must have the following documents to be eligible for financial aid. Applicants must ensure that the following documents are duly submitted before January 31, 2024 at the Scholarship Cell, DU. 

  • Marks sheet of the previous academic records 
  • AADHAR card
  • Duly filled scholarship forms
  • University Identity Card
  • Income certificate
  • Caste certificate
  • Residence proof
  • Passport size photographs 
  • Photocopy of the front page of the Bank passbook

Moreover, students must go through the specific documents requirements as per their scholarships. 

How to Apply for Delhi University Scholarships? 

The step-by-step guide to applying for Delhi University Scholarships is mentioned below:

  • Visit the official website of Delhi University @du.ac.in. 
  • Navigate to Important Links and select Opportunities/Scholarship 
  • Examine the specific Delhi University scholarship characteristics, guidelines, and qualifying criteria.
  • Download the scholarship form.
  • Fill out the form with correct and valid details and print it.
  • Attach the required documents as per the guidelines, with the form. 
  • Submit the final documents and scholarship form at the Scholarship Cell, Delhi University. Retain a printout of the same for future reference and renewals.

FAQS

Ques. Can a Candidate apply for more than 1 Scholarship at Delhi University?

Ans. No, a student can apply for only one Delhi University Scholarship at once. It is one of the eligibility criterias for the financial aid that a student can not be a recipient of more than one scholarship in total. 

Ques. How and by whom students are selected for Delhi University scholarships?

Ans. The eligible Students are selected by a selection committee. The selection committee includes the following members: 

  • Deputy Registrar
  • Deputy Finance Officer
  • Registrar

Ques. Are there any Delhi University scholarships for SC/ST/OBC and Minority Category Candidates?

Ans. Yes, Delhi University provides the following scholarships to the SC/ST/OBC/Minority Category candidates.

  1. Merit Scholarship SC/ST/OBC/Minority Students of College/Professional Institutions
  2. Post Matric Scholarship for OBC Students (PMS-OBC)
  3. Post Matric Scholarship schemes for SC students
  4. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar State Awarded for Toppers in Minority category.

In order to apply for the category Delhi University scholarships, students have to attach an up-to-date category certificate at the time of application.

Ques. What is the basis on which different scholarships are provided at Delhi University to the Candidates? 

Ans. Delhi University scholarships offer financial assistance to students on different bases. The eligibility criteria is based on the academic excellence, low family annual income, and needs of the students.

Ques. What is the DU Sports Delhi University Scholarship?

Ans. Students who represent the university and compete in inter-university sports are eligible for this  Delhi University scholarship. Students for this scholarship will be paid a maximum of INR 2,000 per month.

Ques. Can physically handicapped students apply for Delhi University Scholarships?

Ans. DU provides Delhi University Scholarships to blind students. The concerned student population is eligible for several scholarships such as Motilal Kaul Aima Memorial Scholarship for B.A (Hons.)/B.Com(H)/ B.Sc.(H) blind students. It awards students INR 150 per month for the first year. 

Ques. What are the documents required for Blind students Delhi University Scholarships?

Ans. Documents required for blind students for Delhi University scholarships include disability certificate with mark sheets and application form duly filled. Without the disability certificate, the scholarship form will be rejected.

Ques. Is there any Delhi University scholarship for M.B.B.S students?

Ans. There are Delhi University scholarships for students pursuing M.B.B.S. A Few of them are Dr. N. C. Kapoor Memorial scholarship for INR 300 per month. Moreover, Dr. A. N. Duggal endowment scholarship offers INR 100 per month to students whose parents’ annual income falls under 25,000. 

Ques. Can Ph.D students get Delhi University scholarship?

Ans. Students pursuing a Doctorate program can apply for Delhi University scholarships. One of them is Sungum Sudhaar Scholarship Endowment which gives INR 16,000 to Ph. D students pursuing research in the area of Ancient Indian Thoughts (Department of Philosophy) with emphasis on Sanskrit and History. 

Ques. Is there any region-specific Delhi University scholarship? 

Ans. There are no region-specific Delhi University scholarships available, at the moment. The university introduced the schemes previously, however, it is now merged with the merit, need-based scholarships.

Ques. Can I study free-of-cost at Delhi University?

Ans. Yes, students have the opportunity of studying free-of-cost at Delhi University. DU has a fee waiver scheme, wherein students who have a family income of less than 4 LPA are eligible for 100% fee waiver. This scheme is specifically for students who are from economically weaker backgrounds. On receiving applications for the scheme, the university examines them and releases a merit-list of the beneficiaries who will avail it.

Ques. What is the last date for DU scholarship 2024?

Ans. Students who are eligible for DU scholarships must note that they should apply for the same before the deadline specified. The last date for Delhi University scholarship 2024 was 31st January 2024. However, those who have missed it can still apply for Delhi government scholarships whose last date of application is 31st March, 2024. Eligible students will have to fill the forms and submit the required documents in order to apply for scholarships.

Ques. Which are the subject-specific scholarships at DU?

Ans. In addition to offering various undergraduate and postgraduate scholarships, Delhi University also provides subject-specific scholarships to its students. Some of these subject-specific scholarships are Hamdard Educational Scholarship in Persian, Dr. N.C Kapoor Memorial Scholarship for MBBS, LG Scholarship in Korean, Shanti Sharma Scholarship for Economics, G.L Mehta Memorial Scholarship for MBA, Dr. Virendra B. Mahesh Award for PhD, Manmohan Kishan Kaul Scholarship for B.E, etc, to name a few. 

Ques. What are the details to be entered in Delhi University scholarship form?

Ans. To avail a scholarship at DU, students must apply for the same by filling a form and submitting certain documents. The form is available on the official website of the university, @du.ac.in. The details that candidates need to enter in this form are name, college name, class, subjects they study, place of posting, father's/guardian's address, local address, parents' occupation, no. of dependents on father, 10+2 education details, etc. It must also be noted that this form must be filled in block letters and submitted before the last date.

Ques. Are there any scholarships for the general category at DU?

Ans. While most of the scholarships are meant for students belonging to backward classes, Delhi University also offers scholarships for general category students like the Disha Scholarship Programmes providing INR 25,000 for four years, Vijendra Sharmila Chopra Memorial Scholarship awarding 100 p.m., Pt. Udho Ram Rampal Charitable Trust Scholarship giving 100 p.m. Students who are availing the last two scholarships must note that they're not availing any other scholarship at the time of applying for these.

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