Scholarships can change the whole course of your studies — they cut financial stress, let you focus on learning, and sometimes open doors to networks and placements. If you or someone in your family serves in India’s armed forces or paramilitary forces, LPU’s “Jai Jawan Scholarship” is a targeted offer you should know about. Below I walk you through verified facts, how to apply, what to expect, and related LPU programs that may also help you — all checked against LPU’s official pages.
What is the LPU “Jai Jawan Scholarship”?
The Jai Jawan Scholarship is an LPU Online initiative announced by LPU’s Founder Chancellor Dr. Ashok Kumar Mittal on 21 May 2025, offering a 100% tuition fee waiver for currently serving personnel of the Indian Armed Forces (Army, Navy, Air Force) and specified paramilitary forces (CRPF, ITBP, BSF, SSB) who enroll in LPU Online undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
Scholarship snapshot (table)
Detailed breakdown — Jai Jawan Scholarship (official verified details)
Eligibility (who exactly qualifies)
- Serving personnel only (Army, Navy, Air Force) and selected paramilitary forces (CRPF, ITBP, BSF, SSB).
- All ranks included — jawans through officers.
This is per LPU’s official announcement page.
Scholarship amount / coverage
- LPU states a 100% tuition fee waiver for qualifying candidates enrolling in LPU Online UG & PG programmes. The monetary value therefore equals the tuition fee for your chosen online programme (LPU’s scholarship pages report per-student benefits in past years up to reported figures on campus scholarship programs). For programme-specific fees, check the programme brochure or admission portal
Deadlines & intakes
- LPU’s Jai Jawan scholarship page specifies that the scholarship applies to the 2025–2026 and 2026–2027 intakes for online programmes. For admission deadlines, LPU Online publishes intake-specific dates on its Important Dates / Announcements pages.
- Always confirm the deadline on the admissions page for the exact programme and intake you’re targeting. (Checked on Aug 22, 2025).
Documents you’ll need (as listed by LPU Online)
When LPU requests verification you will upload a single ZIP with:
- Proof of Active Service (active service proof / service letter / current job proof from defence/paramilitary).
- Passport-size photo, scanned signature, Aadhaar.
- Handwriting sample (LPU Online requests this).
- Academic qualification documents (10th/12th for UG; graduation documents for PG).
These requirements come directly from LPU Online’s Jai Jawan Scholarship instructions.
How to apply (step-by-step)
- Start on the LPU Online Jai Jawan page and click the scholarship/application form link at the top of the page.
- Fill the expression-of-interest / admission form; LPU will then share a link to upload verification documents (single ZIP).
- Ensure you have a DEB-ID (UGC-DEB requirement for online learners) — LPU notes that a valid DEB-ID (linked to ABC ID) is mandatory before enrollment. Generate this early to avoid delays.
- After submission, LPU’s admissions/financial-aid team reviews documents and confirms eligibility; follow their admissions guidance for enrollment and fee accounting.
Renewal / continuation rules
- LPU’s Jai Jawan announcement does not explicitly state multi-year renewal mechanics for multi-semester programmes. Renewal / continuing enrolment conditions are To be announced (checked on Aug 22, 2025). If you’re enrolling in a multi-semester programme, confirm renewal details with LPU admissions (email/phone in the official pages).
Related program: Rakshak Samman Anudan (helpful if you’re a dependent)
If you’re a dependent (child/spouse) of serving or retired defence personnel, Rakshak Samman Anudan is LPU’s broader financial aid scheme that explicitly covers dependents and offers graded benefits (e.g., 30% financial aid for some dependent categories; 50% for gallantry awardees — see LPU page for category table). LPU’s Rakshak page lists documents, selection, and disbursement timelines and cited 11 Aug 2025 as last date for its 2025 window.
FAQs (short, practical answers)
Who is eligible for the Jai Jawan Scholarship?
Currently serving personnel of Indian Army, Navy, Air Force and paramilitary forces listed on LPU’s page. All ranks are covered.
How do I apply?
Fill the form on LPU Online’s Jai Jawan Scholarship page and upload the required documents in the ZIP when prompted. Generate your DEB-ID before enrolment (UGC-DEB rule).
Can dependents apply for this specific scholarship?
LPU’s Jai Jawan announcement explicitly mentions serving personnel as beneficiaries. Dependents should review Rakshak Samman Anudan, which covers dependents with category-based aid.
Is the scholarship automatically renewed?
LPU’s Jai Jawan page does not provide explicit renewal rules. To be announced (checked on Aug 22, 2025) — confirm with LPU admissions before you enroll.
What if I miss the deadline?
Deadlines are intake-specific. If you miss a deadline, check the next intake or contact LPU admissions immediately — some aid schemes accept post-admission applications, but don’t assume this; verify per intake.
