Uttarakhand Scholarships 2026–27: State Schemes, Eligibility and How to Apply

Students in Uttarakhand can look at state higher-education schemes, Social Welfare scholarships, minority-welfare grants and national scholarships that accept eligible applicants from the state. The right option depends on your course, class, category, family income, marks and institution. There is no single application form for every scholarship.

This guide brings together schemes listed by Uttarakhand government departments and selected national opportunities. It is a starting point, not a claim that every scholarship open to every Uttarakhand resident is included. Government notices and application windows change, so use the official scheme page linked in each listing before submitting documents.

The state Higher Education Department currently lists four schemes on its scholarship portal:

• CM Higher Education Encouragement Scholarship Scheme — check its government order and the CMHEISS Samarth portal for current course, marks and award rules.
• CM Meritorious Scholarship for admission to Top 50 NIRF institutions — confirm which NIRF edition and courses count in the current order.
• ₹50,000 prize for selection in NDA, IMA, OTA, IAF or INA — applicants should verify the accepted selection evidence and other conditions.
• Financial assistance for meritorious students preparing for competitive examination mains — check which examinations and preparation expenses are covered.

The department links applications through Samarth portals. Do not assume that a previous year’s application dates or eligibility rules still apply.

Uttarakhand Social Welfare describes a pre-matric scholarship for Scheduled Caste students in Classes 1–8 and ITI students. The department says students apply through their school or institution. Its page also contains older rate information, so confirm the current amount and academic-year requirements with the institution before relying on it.

The state department describes post-matric support for Uttarakhand SC students enrolled in recognized courses in or outside the state. Its page lists a family-income limit of ₹2.5 lakh and course-group amounts effective from 2023–24. These figures and fee rules should be checked against the current cycle; the listed academic allowance is not necessarily the full amount a student receives. Applications and verification may involve the institution.

The Uttarakhand Social Welfare page describes a pre-matric route for Classes 9–10 and a post-matric route for study after Class 10. It lists an annual parent or guardian income limit of ₹2.5 lakh for both routes. Pre-matric applicants are directed to apply through their school; post-matric applicants apply through their institute. Confirm the current category definitions, course rules and portal dates before applying.

The Uttarakhand Minority Welfare Department lists the Mukhyamantri Alpsankhyak Medhavi Balika Protsahan Yojana. Its scheme page describes eligible girls who appeared institutionally in the named High School or Intermediate examinations and scored at least 60%. The page shows grant bands by examination and marks, while the department has also issued a 2026–27 notice. Because that notice listed an application period ending 30 June 2026, check for a new notice, extension or open window before preparing an application. The department directs applicants to Apuni Sarkar when the scheme is accepting forms.

Some opportunities are national rather than Uttarakhand-only. The National Scholarship Portal lists schemes by academic year, category and ministry. Depending on eligibility, Uttarakhand students may find options such as disability scholarships, top-class education support, school merit scholarships, technical-education scholarships and central-sector college scholarships. A scheme appearing on NSP does not mean every student qualifies: check the scheme specifications, institution requirements and whether applications are open.

One current example outside the government schemes is the Azim Premji Scholarship. The Foundation includes Uttarakhand among eligible states for its 2026 cohort. It describes eligibility for girls who passed Classes 10 and 12 as regular students from government schools or colleges and entered the first year of an eligible regular undergraduate degree or diploma in 2026–27. The Foundation lists ₹30,000 per year. Its page says Round 1 is closed and Round 2 submission is scheduled for 10–31 January 2027; check the official application page for changes.

The exact checklist depends on the scholarship. Before starting, gather the documents named by the official form. These may include: identity and residence proof; caste, minority or disability certificate where relevant; family income certificate; previous marksheets; current admission or enrollment proof; bank account details; and a photograph. Do not upload a document just because another scheme requested it—follow the scheme-specific instructions.

1. 1Match the scheme to your current class or course, category, domicile and income.
2. 2Open the official scheme notification and check the current academic year, benefit, deadline and exclusions.
3. 3Ask your school or college which portal and verification steps apply.
4. 4Enter details exactly as they appear on your certificates and bank records.
5. 5Save the application number and check for institute verification or correction requests.
6. 6Keep a copy of the final submitted form and track payment through the official portal.

Mismatched names or dates of birth, an expired or incorrect certificate, incomplete bank information, selecting the wrong course or category, duplicate scholarship claims where they are not allowed, and missing institution verification can all cause problems. Review every field before final submission and respond quickly if the portal marks an application defective.

No. Higher Education, Social Welfare, Minority Welfare and national schemes can use different portals and institution-level processes. Follow the link on the relevant department page.

Some schemes allow this, while others require study at an institution within Uttarakhand. For example, the state SC post-matric and PM-YASASVI pages describe recognized study outside the state under specified conditions. Check the exact scheme rules.

No. Deadlines change each cycle. The guide records current source information checked on 26 September 2026, but applicants should confirm live dates on the official portal before acting.

Use the official government or scholarship-provider page as the final authority. Be cautious of anyone asking for a fee to submit an application unless the official portal explicitly lists a service charge.

This draft uses Uttarakhand Higher Education, Social Welfare and Minority Welfare pages, the National Scholarship Portal and the Azim Premji Foundation. Information was checked on 26 September 2026. Before publication, the editor should re-open each source, verify live dates and current rules, and add Hindi translation if the article will be offered in both languages.