Delhi University (DU) provides various scholarships to the meritorious but economically backward students of Delhi University and its affiliated colleges. The Delhi University scholarships are distributed on both category and course basis. 

Besides this, there are various departmental scholarships offered by Delhi University such as Hamdard Education Scholarship in Persian, Datia Darbar Endowment Scholarship in Economics, PG scholarships in Economics and Commerce, Dr GS Sarin Scholarship etc. 

The name of such scholarships along with the amount is given below:

Merit Scholarships to SC/ST/OBC students Post Matric Scholarships for OBC and SC students
Post Matric Scholarships for OBC and SC students Post Matric Scholarships for OBC and SC students
Dr B.R. Ambedkar State Topper Award to SC/ST/OBC students Delhi University and All India postgraduate scholarship
His Holiness the pope scholarship Dr V.K.R.V. Rao Endowment Book- Grant of INR 100 per month
The Delhi University and College Karamchari Union book- Grant of INR 250 per month -

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Delhi University (DU) Scholarships Eligibility Criteria

Mentioned below are the eligibility criteria for different scholarships. The students have to qualify the requirements for availing the benefits of the scholarships provided by the University of Delhi:

Course of Study Eligibility Criteria
Undergraduate Courses The candidate must have passed the Class 12th board examination from a recognised institute
Postgraduate Courses The candidate must have completed a bachelor’s degree from a recognised university
Departmental Scholarships There are various departmental scholarships provided either after completing an undergraduate course or 10+2 level board examination

Delhi University (DU) Scholarships Offered

Delhi University offers scholarships to students on the basis of their academic qualifications. Mentioned below are the different scholarships offered to the students along with their amount.

Scholarship Course Scholarship Amount
Dr V.K.R.V. Rao Endowment Book Grant Undergraduate INR 100 per month
The Delhi University and College Karamchari Union Grant Undergraduate INR 250 per month
Sh. Prem Prakash Award Undergraduate INR 3,500
The Delhi State co-operative union scholarship Higher Secondary INR 50 per sem
Pt. Manmohan Nath Dhar scholarship Undergraduate INR 100 per month
Sardar Kartar Singh Grover Memorial Scholarship undergraduate BCA/BS.c. 1 year INR 350 per month
Ganga Sant Scholarship Undergraduate B.A. Hons. Mathematics INR 175 per month
Puran Chand Khatri Scholarship Undergraduate INR 40 per sem
Delhi University women association Scholarship Undergraduate INR 100 per month
Smt. Kesra Bai Luthra Scholarship Undergraduate B.Sc. Hons. INR 100 per month
Prof. J.C. Luthra and Smt. Kesra Bai Luthra Scholarship Undergraduate B.Sc. Hons. INR 100 per month
Satish Batra Memorial Scholarship Undergraduate in B.A. and B.A. (H) with Urdu INR 300 per month
Dr S.L. Hora and Smt. V.Hora Endowment Scholarship Higher secondary INR 100 per month
Shri Moti Lal Kaul Aima Memorial Scholarship Undergraduate INR 150 per month
Shri Ram Lubhaya Scholarship for blind students Undergraduate INR 100 per month
Vijendra Sharmilla Chopra Scholarship for Blind students Undergraduate INR 100 per month
Subodh Chander Aimya Banerjee Scholarship Undergraduate INR 50 per month
His holiness pope scholarship Postgraduate INR 150 per month
Delhi University Women Association Scholarship Undergraduate INR 100 per month
Hamdard Educational Scholarship PG M.A. in Persian INR 75 per month
Datia Darbar Endowment Scholarship PG M.A. in Economics INR 125 per month

How to Apply?

Candidates seeking scholarships have to follow the step by step process mentioned below: 

  • Visit the official website of Delhi University.
  • Register yourself on the official website
  • Fill in all the required details as asked in the form.
  • After completing the registration, you will receive an ID Password for logging in
  • Now fill in the required details as asked while filling the application form.
  • Upload all the mandatory documents as asked.
  • Take out the printout for future purpose

Documents Required:

The following documents are required at the time of applying for various scholarships in Delhi University: 

  • Aadhar Card
  • Marksheets of12th or bachelor degree
  • Income certificate
  • Residence proof
  • Passport size photos
  • Xerox copy of Bank front page of passbook 

FAQs

Ques. How many types of scholarships are provided by Delhi University?

Ans. There are four types of scholarships provided by Delhi University namely

  • Undergraduate scholarships
  • Postgraduate scholarships
  • Departmental scholarships
  • Other Scholarships

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

Ans. The Delhi University scholarships to the students on different bases such as on the basis of academic excellence, family annual income, need of the students.

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