UPES Scholarships serve as financial assistance for meritorious and deserving students. The majority of scholarships at UPES are offered based on merit. Further, the University Of Petroleum And Energy Studies also offers scholarships to Bonafide Uttrakhand Students. Major scholarships and freeships offered at UPES Dehradun include the following:

UPES Scholarships

UPES Academic Scholarships

This scholarship will be awarded to all students who apply for admission to undergraduate (UG) programs, except the Global Pathway Program (GPP), and who passed the 12th CBSE Board, ICSE Board, or any State Board Exam (listed under "COBSE"). However, only students who have met the requirements outlined below for the first year and any subsequent renewals, if applicable, will be eligible to receive this scholarship. There will only be a limited number of scholarships available.

25 seats will be reserved for the ward of Armed forces including Paramilitary personnel (Serving and Retired).

The scholarship worth up to 30% of tuition, will only be issued if the acceptance fee is paid before the deadline specified in the entrance offer letter.

The scholarship will be awarded in the range from 10% to 30% on tuition fees of 1st & 2nd semesters only.

The total number of scholarships available is up to 2700 (out of these all female students who score more than 60% in class 12th, will get scholarships).

The scholarship will be given in the order of Merit.

The scholarship criteria for Academic Scholarships at UPES Dehradun is tabulated below: 

Based on the Class 12th result or JEE score or CUET score

Category Scholarship 12th Overall Marks JEE-Main  CUET
Girls Students 10% 60% - 75% 80% - 90% 80% - 90%
15% 75.01% - 85%
20% 85.01% - 90% 90.01% - 94.99% 90.01% - 94.99%
25% 90.01% - 94.99%
30% >=95% >=95% >=95%

Category Scholarship 12th Overall Marks JEE-Main CUET
Boys Students 10% 75% - 80% 80% - 90% 80% - 90%
15% 80.01% - 90%
20% 90.01% - 94.99% 90.01% - 94.99%
25% 90.01% - 94.99%
30% >=95% >=95% >=95%

For Example: If a student scores 80.7% or 80.9% in class 12th, his/her percentage will be rounded off to 80% and will get a scholarship on tuition fees for 1st year only.

UPES Bonafide Uttarakhand Student Scholarships

If the students are Uttarakhand Bonafide residents, they are eligible for a 30% concession on tuition fee subject to fulfillment of the following conditions and submission of supporting documents:

  • ‘Sthai Niwas Praman Patra’ Certificate, along with the admission form
  • Income Certificate (proving that your gross family income is not more than INR 12 lakh per annum, along with a copy of the last income tax return filed).

UPES Fellowship for M.Tech & M.Des Students

  • A stipend of up to INR 12,400 per month for as long as they can remain registered with the university will be considered for students enrolled in the M. Tech program in the academic year 2024–2025 who have a valid GATE score of 75 percentile and above.
  • All Students will also be eligible to avail a grant up to a sum of INR 50,000 towards outcome-based research as per rules and regulations framed for the purpose by the University.

UPES M.Tech Scholarship

UPES Scholarships for MBA

  • All applicants to conventional UPES MBA courses, except the Global Pathway Program (GPP), who have completed graduation from any accredited university test (listed under AIU) are eligible to be considered for this grant. However, only students who have met the first-year requirements outlined below will be eligible to receive this scholarship. There isn't another renewal. There are just a few spots available for the scholarship.
  • Scholarship recipients will receive 20% of their first and second-semester tuition; however, the scholarship will only be granted if the acceptance fees are paid by the deadlines specified in the entrance offer letter.
  • The total number of scholarships available is up to 75 seats. The scholarship will be awarded as 20% of tuition fees of 1st & 2nd semesters only.
  • There is no renewal as it is applicable for 1st year only.
Category  Eligibility- Graduation Overall Marks  Scholarship  Applicable For
All Students Minimum 80% marks in graduation or 
CAT score 85 percentile and above or NMAT score >200		 20% 1st year only

UPES Scholarship Based On Academic Performance

For Second Year Onwards: The academic scholarship policy is applicable for both undergraduate and postgraduate programs. The scholarship will be awarded to 10% of the total students enrolled in each of the programs or 1 student whichever is higher. The 10% will be rounded off to the nearest next number. The scholarship policy for the year 2024 is based on the meritorious performance of the students in the academic year 2024 is as under:

Merit Extent of Scholarship
1st 20% of the fees
2nd 15% of the fees
The rest of the eligible students 10% of the fees

UPES Alumni Scholarships

The scholarship is applicable on only a 50% tuition fee waiver for the full duration of the program. Under this scheme, no other scholarship will be offered or clubbed with this scholarship. No alumni fee will be charged and the renewal of the scholarship for the subsequent year will be only based on attaining a minimum of 8 SGPA /CGPA with no backlog and no disciplinary cases registered or reported against the student. The eligibility for this scholarship is:

  1. Applicable to all Alumni who graduated from 2019 onwards. For any Alumni who graduated before 2019, the Department of Alumni Relations will present the case to the scholarship committee for special approval.
  2. Alumni have to meet the notified eligibility criteria for AY 2024-25 for the respective programs.

UPES Sports Scholarships

UPES has introduced a new scheme of providing scholarships for talented sports persons. This scholarship started with the aim of developing a sports culture in the university. The criteria for new and existing students are tabulated below:

Scholarship/ Free ships Level of Representation Achievements Organizing Body Remarks
100% International Medal holders (Gold/Silver/Bronze) at the International Level (Representing the country) International Olympic Committee / Commonwealth 100% freeship on complete tuition fees and hostel
75% International Participating at the International Level International Olympic Committee / Commonwealth 75% on Tuition fees
50% National Medal holders (Gold/Silver/Bronze in a team game and fourth place in an individual sport National Association / Federations / AIU / IOA / School Games Federation of India 50% on Tuition fees
35% National Participation at the National Level National Association / Federations / AIU / IOA / School Games Federation of India 35% on Tuition fees
No. of Seats under the Scholarship Scheme are as follows: 
Sports/Game No. of Seats
Football 6
Cricket 8
Basketball 5
Volleyball 5
Table Tennis 5
Badminton 5
Shooting 5
Chess 5
Athletics 6

UPES Employee Ward Scholarship

  • The employee will be eligible to get the fee concession for 2 children. 
  • Amounts equal to 75% of the semester cost (including tuition and academic service fees) for the first year of the program will be covered by the fee concession. The employee will pay the remaining portions of the cost directly.
  • For continuing 75% of fee concession in the subsequent years, the ward of the employee, the ward shall ensure that he/she is not involved in any disciplinary case and will have to abide with all the rules and regulations of the University.
  • For the duration that his or her ward is enrolled in the University's program, the Employee will remain employed by the University. The ward of the employee will be responsible for paying the full amount of fees due to the university once the employee leaves or is terminated from employment.

UPES Employee Sibling Ward Scholarship

  • The sibling of the employee will be eligible to get the fee concession for 2 children.
  • The fee concession will be given for an amount equivalent to 50% of the Semester Fee (Inclusive of Tuition and Academics Service fee) of the program for the first year. All other components of the fee will be paid directly by the sibling of the employee.
  • For continuing 50% of fee concession in the subsequent years, the ward shall ensure he/she is not involved in any disciplinary case and will have to abide with all the rules and regulations of the University.
  • If the employee resigns or is terminated from the services, the ward of the sibling shall be liable to pay the full amount of fee payable to the University post his/her exit from the University.

UPES Scholarships FAQs

Ques. What are the eligibility criteria for UPES Academic Scholarships?

Ans. Eligibility for UPES Academic Scholarships is based on class 12th results, JEE Main scores, or CUET scores, with varying scholarship percentages depending on the achieved marks or scores.

Ques. How can students from Uttarakhand avail UPES Bonafide Uttarakhand Student Scholarships?

Ans. To avail UPES Bonafide Uttarakhand Student Scholarships, students must provide a 'Sthai Niwas Praman Patra' Certificate along with their admission form, and demonstrate a gross family income not exceeding INR 12 lakh per annum, supported by income tax return documents.

Ques. What are the benefits offered by UPES Fellowship for M.Tech & M.Des Students?

Ans. M.Tech students with a valid GATE score of 75 percentile and above can receive a stipend of up to INR 12,400 per month, along with a grant of up to INR 50,000 for outcome-based research.

Ques. Who is eligible for UPES Scholarships for MBA programs?

Ans. Applicants to conventional UPES MBA courses, excluding the Global Pathway Program, who have completed graduation from any accredited university test listed under AIU, are eligible for consideration for this scholarship.

Ques. What is the criterion for UPES Scholarship Based On Academic Performance for the second year onwards?

Ans. The scholarship is awarded to 10% of total students enrolled in each program or 1 student, whichever is higher, based on meritorious performance. The scholarship percentages vary, with the highest being 20% of fees.

Ques. How can UPES Alumni qualify for Alumni Scholarships?

Ans. Alumni who graduated from 2019 onwards are eligible for a 50% tuition fee waiver for the full duration of the program, provided they meet the specified eligibility criteria for the respective academic year.

Ques. What is the aim of UPES Sports Scholarships?

Ans. UPES Sports Scholarships aim to develop a sports culture in the university by providing financial assistance to talented sports persons based on their achievements at national and international levels.

Ques. How many seats are available under the UPES Employee Ward Scholarship Scheme?

Ans. UPES Employee Ward Scholarship scheme offers fee concessions for 2 children of employees, covering 75% of the semester cost for the first year, with conditions for continued concession in subsequent years.

Ques. What is the benefit provided under UPES Employee Sibling Ward Scholarship?

Ans. Siblings of employees are eligible for a fee concession equivalent to 50% of the Semester Fee for the first year, with conditions for continued concession in subsequent years.

Ques. What happens if an employee leaves or is terminated from services in relation to the UPES Employee Sibling Ward Scholarship?

Ans. In case of the employee's exit from the university, the ward of the sibling shall be liable to pay the full amount of fee payable to the University.