Rayalaseema University (RU), Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, offers a range of government-sponsored scholarships and fee reimbursement schemes to support meritorious and economically disadvantaged students, particularly from SC/ST, BC/EBC, and other reserved categories. Established in 2008, the university emphasizes inclusive education, providing financial aid to ensure access to its UG, PG, and PhD programs across Arts, Science, Commerce, and more. Scholarships are primarily channeled through state and central government portals like the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) and Jnanabhumi Andhra Pradesh, with the university facilitating applications and verification. For 2025-26, eligibility focuses on family income thresholds, academic merit, and category reservations, covering tuition, maintenance allowances, and exam fees. Approximately 40-50% of RU's 5,000+ students benefit from these schemes annually.
| Scholarship Type | Eligibility | Benefits | Application Deadline (2025) |
| Post-Matric Scholarship (SC/ST) | SC/ST students; family income ≤ INR 2,00,000/year; pursuing UG/PG | Full tuition reimbursement + maintenance allowance (up to INR 10,000-20,000/year) | October 31, 2025 (via Jnanabhumi) |
| Post-Matric Scholarship (BC/EBC) | BC/EBC students; family income ≤ INR 1,00,000/year; 10+2/graduation (min 50%) | Tuition fee waiver + book grant (INR 5,000-15,000/year) | October 31, 2025 (via Jnanabhumi) |
| National Fellowship for OBC/SC/ST | OBC/SC/ST pursuing M.Phil/PhD; NET/JRF qualified | Monthly stipend INR 25,000-31,000 + contingency (INR 10,000-20,500/year) | November 30, 2025 (via NSP) |
| Scholarship for Top Class Education for SC/ST | SC/ST (family income ≤ INR 6,00,000); admission to RU via entrance/merit | Full tuition + living expenses (INR 2,00,000/year max) | December 15, 2025 (via NSP) |
| Scholarships for Students with Disabilities | PwD (40%+ disability); family income ≤ INR 8,00,000; min 40% in qualifying exam | Tuition reimbursement + aids/appliances (up to INR 50,000/year) | December 31, 2025 (via NSP) |
| Merit-Cum-Means Scholarship (Central) | General/OBC/EWS (income ≤ INR 2,50,000); min 60% in previous exam | INR 20,000-25,000/year + fee waiver | October 31, 2025 (via NSP) |
| Sports Scholarships (RU-Specific) | Excellence in state/national sports; enrolled in any program | Fee concession (up to 50%) + stipend (INR 5,000-10,000/semester) | September 30, 2025 (via RU portal) |