The University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES) understands the financial struggles students may face when pursuing higher education. Hence, they offer a myriad of scholarships and freeships to ease this burden and encourage academic excellence. UPES provides numerous scholarships based on merit and various other criteria, including a special provision for bonafide residents of Uttarakhand. Here's a detailed look at the various scholarship opportunities offered by UPES.
- UPES – Overview of Scholarships
- UPES – Academic Scholarships
- UPES – Bonafide Uttarakhand Student Scholarships
- UPES – Fellowship for M.Tech & M.Des Students
- UPES – Scholarships for MBA
- UPES – Scholarship Based On Academic Performance
- UPES – Alumni Scholarships
- UPES – Sports Scholarships
- UPES – Employee Ward Scholarship
- UPES – Employee Sibling Ward Scholarship
UPES – Overview of Scholarships
UPES offers a diverse range of scholarships to its students. Some are based on academic achievements, while others are awarded to sports stars, UPES alumni, and children or siblings of UPES employees. These scholarships are intended to promote academic excellence, support talented athletes, and encourage lifelong engagement with UPES. Here’s a brief overview of the different scholarships available:
| Scholarship | Details |
| UPES Academic Scholarships | Based on academic performance in class 12th, JEE Main, and CUET. |
| UPES Bonafide Uttarakhand Student Scholarships | For Uttarakhand residents fulfilling specific conditions. |
| UPES Fellowship for M.Tech & M.Des Students | Students with valid GATE scores can avail stipend and research grant. |
| UPES Scholarships for MBA | Available for graduates from any accredited university test. |
| UPES Scholarship Based On Academic Performance | Academic scholarship for 2nd year onwards based on performance. |
| UPES Alumni Scholarships | Applicable to UPES alumni meeting the eligibility criteria. |
| UPES Sports Scholarships | Available for talented sports individuals based on their achievements. |
| UPES Employee Ward Scholarship | Offered to two children of UPES employees. |
| UPES Employee Sibling Ward Scholarship | Available for two siblings of UPES employees. |
UPES – Academic Scholarships
UPES offers scholarships to students who showcase outstanding academic performance in their class 12th examination, JEE Main, or CUET. This scholarship is eligible for undergraduate programs, barring the Global Pathway Program (GPP). The scholarship amount varies, ranging from 10% to 30% of the tuition fees for the first two semesters. The table below indicates the percentage of scholarship based on the student's performance:
| Category | Score | Scholarship Percentage (Girls) | Scholarship Percentage (Boys) |
| 12th Overall Marks/ JEE-Main/ CUET | 60% - 75% / 80% - 90% / 80% - 90% | 10% | --- |
| 12th Overall Marks/ JEE-Main/ CUET | 75.01% - 85% / 80.01% - 90% / 80.01% - 90% | 15% | 10% |
| 12th Overall Marks/ JEE-Main/ CUET | 85.01% - 90% / 90.01% - 94.99% / 90.01% - 94.99% | 20% | 15% |
| 12th Overall Marks/ JEE-Main/ CUET | 90.01% - 94.99% / >=95% / >=95% | 25% | 20% |
| 12th Overall Marks/ JEE-Main/ CUET | >=95% / >=95% / >=95% | 30% | 25% |
UPES – Bonafide Uttarakhand Student Scholarships
UPES provides a special scholarship to bonafide residents of Uttarakhand. To avail this scholarship, students must submit the 'Sthai Niwas Praman Patra' Certificate with the admission form and an Income Certificate proving a gross family income below INR 12 lakh per annum, accompanied by the latest income tax return.
UPES – Fellowship for M.Tech & M.Des Students
UPES offers a stipend of up to INR 12,400 per month to M.Tech program students who have a valid GATE score of 75 percentile and above. These students are also eligible for a research grant up to INR 50,000, subject to the university's rules and regulations.
UPES – Scholarships for MBA
UPES offers scholarships to MBA aspirants who have graduated from any recognized university test listed under AIU. This scholarship provides a 20% tuition fee waiver for the first and second semesters. However, this scholarship is not renewable and is applicable only for the first year.
UPES – Scholarship Based On Academic Performance
From the second year onwards, UPES offers an academic scholarship to 10% of enrolled students (or 1 student if higher) based on their outstanding academic performance. The scholarship benefits vary, with the top performer receiving a 20% fee waiver, the second-best performer receiving a 15% fee waiver, and other eligible students receiving a 10% fee waiver.
UPES – Alumni Scholarships
UPES rewards its alumni by offering a 50% tuition fee waiver for the full duration of their chosen program. This scholarship is applicable to alumni who graduated from 2019 onwards and meet the eligibility criteria for the academic year 2024-25 of the respective programs.
UPES – Sports Scholarships
UPES supports talented sportspersons through its Sports Scholarships. These scholarships are awarded based on the student's achievements at national and international levels. The table below presents the scholarship details based on the level of representation and achievement:
| Level of Representation | Achievements | Scholarship/ Freeship |
| International | Medal holders (Gold/Silver/Bronze) at the International Level | 100% tuition fees and hostel freeship |
| International | Participation at the International Level | 75% on Tuition fees |
| National | Medal holders (Gold/Silver/Bronze in a team game and fourth place in an individual sport) | 50% on Tuition fees |
| National | Participation at the National Level | 35% on Tuition fees |
UPES – Employee Ward Scholarship
UPES offers a fee concession of 75% to two children of UPES employees. This concession covers the semester cost for the first year of the program. The concession could be continued to subsequent years if the ward meets certain conditions related to discipline and university regulations.
UPES – Employee Sibling Ward Scholarship
UPES provides a fee concession equivalent to 50% of the Semester Fee for the first year to two siblings of UPES employees. The continuation of this concession to subsequent years is subject to the ward's adherence to university rules and discipline.
