Islamic University of Science & Technology (IUST), Awantipora, Kashmir, is committed to fostering accessible education through a variety of scholarship schemes for meritorious and financially disadvantaged students. These schemes, aligned with central, state, and university-specific guidelines, support students across technical and non-technical programs, ensuring financial constraints do not hinder academic aspirations. Below is a detailed overview of the scholarship opportunities available at IUST, based exclusively on the official scholarship document.
| Scholarship Scheme | Administering Body | Eligibility Criteria | Benefits | Application Process & Website | Guidelines Link |
| Post-Matric Scholarship for Minorities | Ministry of Minority Affairs | Minority students (Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, Zoroastrians) in post-matric courses; income as per guidelines. | Covers tuition, maintenance allowance, other expenses. | Apply via scholarships.gov.in | MoMA Post-Matric Guidelines |
| Merit Cum Means Scholarship for Professional and Technical Courses CS | Ministry of Minority Affairs | Minority students in professional/technical courses; academic merit and income criteria. | Financial aid for tuition and living expenses. | Apply via scholarships.gov.in | MoMA MCM Guidelines |
| Post-Matric Scholarships for Students with Disabilities | Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities | Students with disabilities in post-matric education; income and disability certification required. | Supports tuition, books, and allowances. | Apply via scholarships.gov.in | DEPD Guidelines |
| PG Indira Gandhi Scholarship for Single Girl Child | UGC-MHRD | Single girl child pursuing postgraduate studies; no siblings, academic merit. | Financial assistance for PG course fees. | Apply via scholarships.gov.in | SGC Guidelines |
| Pragati Scholarship Scheme for Girl Students (Technical Degree/Diploma) | AICTE | Female students in technical degree/diploma; family income < ₹8 lakhs; up to two girls per family. | Tuition fee waiver, incidental expenses. | Apply via scholarships.gov.in | Pragati Degree, Pragati Diploma |
| Saksham Scholarship Scheme for Specially Abled Students (Technical Degree/Diploma) | AICTE | Differently-abled students in technical degree/diploma; family income < ₹8 lakhs; valid disability certificate. | Covers tuition and educational costs. | Apply via scholarships.gov.in | Saksham Degree, Saksham Diploma |
| Swanath Scholarship Scheme (Technical Degree/Diploma) | AICTE | Orphans, wards of COVID-19 deceased parents, or armed forces martyrs in technical programs; family income < ₹8 lakhs. | Tuition and academic expense support. | Apply via scholarships.gov.in | Swanath Degree, Swanath Diploma |
| Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC, EBC, PCP, SC, DNTs | J&K Department of Social Welfare | OBC, EBC, PCP, SC, or DNT students in post-matric courses; income as per J&K guidelines. | Covers tuition, maintenance, other fees. | Apply via jkdswdj.jk.gov.inor jk.gov.in/jkservices | J&K Social Welfare Guidelines |
| Post-Matric Scholarship for ST Students - J&K | J&K Department of Social Welfare | ST students from J&K in post-matric courses; income and academic criteria. | Financial aid for educational expenses. | Apply via scholarships.gov.in | J&K ST Guidelines |
| Post-Matric Scholarship for ST Students - Ladakh | UT of Ladakh | ST students from Ladakh in post-matric programs; specified income limits. | Support for tuition and living costs. | Apply via scholarships.gov.in | Ladakh ST Guidelines |
| IUST Tuition Fee Waiver (TFW) Scheme | IUST (AICTE Guidelines) | Parental income < ₹8 lakhs; one candidate per family; courses with ≥50% intake filled; max 5% supernumerary seats. | Tuition fee waiver (other fees payable). | Apply via iust.ac.in; submit income certificate from Tehsildar. | IUST Website |