At Manipal University in Jaipur, a range of scholarships are made available for students who excel in their academics. These financial aid packages are intended to support and incentivise students throughout their chosen course duration. The scholarships are not only offered on an annual basis, but students can also continue to avail of these benefits in higher semesters, provided they fulfil and maintain the university-prescribed academic standards. The scholarships are segregated into various categories and are open for Undergraduate (UG), Post Graduate (PG), and PhD students.
MU-Scholarships for Undergraduate Students
Manipal University provides a plethora of scholarships for UG students. They include TMA Pai Engineering Scholarships, Sir M Visvesvaraya Scholarship, Scholarship for Lateral Entry (B.Tech.), Dr.TMA Pai Merit Scholarship, Rajasthan Merit Scholarship, Scholarships for Local Region Students, Financial Assistance for Siblings, and Scholarship for BBA (Hospitality & Tourism). Below is a detailed overview of these scholarships:
| Scholarship | Description | Continuation Criteria |
| TMA Pai Engineering Scholarships | Two scholarships per engineering stream for top 5000 rank holders in the Manipal Entrance Test (MET). First ranker gets a 100% tuition fee waiver, while the second ranker gets a 50% waiver. | Must maintain a CGPA of 8.0 or above each academic year. |
| Sir M Visvesvaraya Scholarships | Awarded to 14 core branches of engineering, excluding certain schools. Students scoring 80%-89.99% in 12th receive 10 scholarships per branch with a 30% fee waiver, while those scoring 90% and above receive 5 scholarships per branch with a 50% fee waiver. | Must maintain a CGPA of 8.0 or above each academic year. |
| Scholarship for B.Tech (Lateral Entry) | One scholarship in each engineering stream, equating to 25% of the annual tuition fee, is provided on a merit basis for students scoring 90% or above / CGPA 9.0 or above in the qualifying examination. | Must maintain a CGPA of 8.5 or above each academic year. |
| TMA Pai Merit Scholarships | Offered to all UG programs with 3 scholarships awarded to students scoring more than 80% aggregate marks in 12th standard. | Must maintain a CGPA of 8.5 or above each academic year. |
| Scholarships for Local Region Students | Two scholarships per program are granted based on the highest aggregate percentage marks in 10+2 examinations. Eligible candidates are those from Dehmi Kalan, Thikaria, Sanjharia, Begas, and Dehmi Khurd villages. The scholarship amounts to 50% of the annual tuition fee. | Must maintain a CGPA of 8.0 or above each academic year. |
| Financial Assistance for Sibling(s) | A 20% fee waiver on annual tuition fees provided for one sibling enrolled in Manipal University for the first year. | Must maintain a CGPA of 8.0 or above each academic year. |
| Scholarship for BBA (Hospitality & Tourism) students | A 25% fee waiver over the annual tuition fees is provided for students scoring over 75% aggregate in the 12th standard. The scholarship applies to 30% of students enrolled in the BBA (Hospitality and Tourism) program. | Must maintain a CGPA of 7.5 or above each academic year. |
| Rajasthan Merit Scholarships | Granted to one student each in the stream of engineering and non-engineering program. Applicable to students from Rajasthan domicile scoring the highest 80% aggregate marks in 10+2 or equivalent qualifying exam. The maximum scholarship amount will not exceed the annual tuition fee of the program joined, or INR 1 Lakh, whichever is lower. | Must maintain a CGPA of 7.5 or above each academic year. |
MU-Scholarships for Post Graduate Students
Just as the UG students, PG students at Manipal University also have access to various scholarships. These include: Tuition Fee Concession for MUJ Graduates, Scholarship/Preference in admissions for Local Region Students (PG Program), Merit Scholarships for PG students, and TAPMI School of Business (TSB) scholarships. Here is a detailed breakdown:
| Scholarship | Description | Continuation Criteria |
| Tuition Fee Concession for MUJ Graduates | MUJ graduates opting for PG programs receive the following scholarships: 20% concession on tuition fee for a CGPA of 8.5 and above, 15% concession for a CGPA between 7 and 8.5, and 10% concession for a CGPA between 5 and 7. | - |
| Merit Scholarships for PG students | Under the Endowment Fund Scheme, GATE-qualified M Tech students receive scholarships of INR 15,000 per month. Further, for students in MA, M Com, M Sc, M Arch, MCA, LLM, three scholarships in each program are given to students with the highest aggregate marks in the qualifying exam, varying from 25% to 50% on annual program fee. | Must maintain a CGPA of 7.5 or above. |
| TAPMI School of Business (TSB) Scholarships | These scholarships are awarded based on scores in CAT, GMAT, NMAT, XAT, CMAT, and MAT. Scholarships are also granted based on work experience and for MUJ students from any stream and engineering background students. | - |
MU-Scholarships for PhD Scholars
Manipal University also extends scholarship schemes to full-time research scholars admitted to the PhD program. The scholarship amounts are as follows:
| Year | Scholarship Amount |
| 1st Year | INR 15,000 |
| 2nd Year | INR 25,000 |
| 3rd Year | INR 25,000 |
MU-Scholarships for Both UG & PG Students
Manipal University also offers special scholarships that benefit both UG and PG students. These include scholarships for “Differently-Abled” students, wards of Martyrs of Defence Personnel / Para Military Forces, wards of Single Mother, Orphan Students, students of Higher Semesters, Female Merit Scholarship, Financial Support for attending Seminars/Conferences, and Scholarships for Sports Persons. Here are the details:
| Scholarship | Description | Continuation Criteria |
| Scholarship for “Differently-Abled” students | Students with 40-75% disability receive a 20% fee waiver, and those with over 75% disability receive a 50% fee waiver on annual tuition fees. | Must maintain a CGPA of 7.5 or above each academic year. |
| Scholarships for Wards of Martyrs of Defence Personnel / Para Military Forces | The wards of martyrs of defence and para-military personnel are eligible for a 20% fee waiver over the annual tuition fees. | Must maintain a CGPA of 7.5 or above each academic year. |
| Scholarships for the Wards of Single Mother | The wards of single mothers receive a 20% fee-waiver over the annual tuition fees. | Must maintain a CGPA of 7.5 or above each academic year. |
| Scholarships for Orphan Students | Orphan students receive a 20% fee-waiver over the annual tuition fees. | Must maintain a CGPA of 7.5 or above each academic year. |
| Scholarships for Students of Higher Semesters | The topper of each stream of engineering and non-engineering program in higher semesters receives a 20% fee-waiver on annual tuition fee. | - |
| Female Merit Scholarship | One female candidate securing more than 80% aggregate marks in 12th Standard or UG Program gets a 50% fee-waiver on annual tuition fee. | Must maintain a CGPA of 8.0 or above each academic year. |
| Scholarships for Sports Persons | Preference is given up to 1% of total seats in Engineering and 2% in Non–Engineering programs. Eligibility is based on whether the candidate is a State Champion, or has participated in recognized National level/Inter-University level (AIU)/ International Level Sports Competitions. Scholarships range from 30% to 100% tuition fee waiver, depending on achievements. | - |
