Students at Bangalore University have the opportunity to receive financial aid in the form of scholarships. These scholarships, which are available to students in a variety of fields, are based on several factors. The specifics of these scholarships, including the eligibility requirements, are provided below.
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BU-Scholarship Options
Here is a table summarizing the scholarships available at Bangalore University:
| Scholarship Name | Eligibility Criteria |
| Government of India Post-Metric Scholarships | Karnataka students from Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribes with a family income of less than or equal to INR 2.5 Lakhs per annum. |
| Minorities Scholarship | Minority students (Muslims, Christians, Buddhists, Sikhs, Anglo-Indians, Jains, etc.) with a family income of less than INR 44,500 per annum. They can apply for Encouragement Fund/ Fees reimbursement from Minorities Welfare Department (MWD) as per MWD norms. |
| Special Scholarships | Children of deceased Government Employees/University Employees, as administered by the Director of Collegiate Education or the University. |
| Post-Graduate Indira Gandhi Scholarship | Single Girl Child who is either an only child or a twin in the family. Applications must be made online. |
| Hon’ble Vice Chancellor's Merit Scholarship | Merit-based scholarship for students (1st to 5th Ranks) who fall under the Below Poverty Line as defined by the Government of Karnataka. The scholarship provides INR 500 each per month for 10 months each year to each Department of Bangalore University. |
BU-Scholarship Regulations
It's important to note that students can only benefit from one scholarship or financial aid at a time. Students who are provided free accommodation in a University hostel are not eligible for any other scholarship, whether offered by the University or the Government.