GKU Bathinda commits INR 3 Cr annually to scholarships, prioritizing merit, need, and special categories like COVID-19 warriors' wards. Apply via NSP or university portal for tuition waivers up to 100%.
| Scholarship Title | Eligibility |
| Merit-Based Scholarship | 90%+ in qualifying exam; up to 50% fee waiver for top rankers. |
| Special Meritorious Scholarship | 80-89% in 10+2/Graduation; 25-40% fee concession. |
| Need-Based Financial Aid | Family income < INR 2.5 LPA; full/partial tuition support for EWS. |
| COVID-19 Warriors' Scholarship | Wards of medical/police/sanitation/media workers; INR 3 Cr pool (2020-25 batches). |
| SC/ST/OBC Scholarship | Reserved category students; 100% waiver + stipend via Punjab Govt. |
| Rural Student Scholarship | Students from rural Punjab; additional 10-20% fee reduction. |
| Sports/Extracurricular Scholarship | State/national achievers; up to 30% waiver. |
| International Student Scholarship | NRI/foreign applicants; merit-based aid up to 25%. |