Introduction
Lovely Professional University offers the Orphan Financial Aid Scheme to support students whose both parents are deceased and who have not been legally adopted, with the objective of ensuring continued access to higher education.
- Definitions:
- Orphan: A child whose both parents are dead, or he/she is an abandoned child. The applicant is not legally adopted by any individual or couple or group.
- Guardian: Someone who is legally appointed to look after the affairs of a young person(s) because their parents are dead.
- Benefits under the scheme:
- Seats: 20 seats are offered under the scheme in selected Programmes of the university.
- Fee Benefits: Full (100%) Programme fee waiver and Examination fee waiver.
Programme Considered
The applications are generally accepted in all regular programmes, UG Including Lateral Entry, Except, Programme with tie-up, work-integrated, International Transfer Option and Research i.e. All Ph.D. and After Ph.D. are not included for benefits under the scheme.
Important Dates
- Last date of application will be 31st May 2026.
- Result Declaration: The result of the applications will be declared by 15th June 2026.
Document Requirements
- Application Form for Orphan Financial Aid Scheme 2026.
- Death certificate of both the parents.
- Income declaration form (Guardian/ Self-if employed) as per university Performa.
- Letter of recommendation from a government approved orphanage, where the applicant is currently residing.
- Affidavit from executive magistrate; document in case applicant is not living in government approved orphanage (Annexure-1: Affidavit from applicant for financial aid to orphans).
Note: In case of missing parents (father or mother or both), a copy of police complaint for the same or relevant document is to be submitted. Where a child is abandoned and/or death certificate(s) of parents are not available, the candidate needs to submit a letter of recommendation from government approved orphanage where he/she is currently living or an affidavit from executive magistrate as mentioned above. - Education Documents, Class 10th Mark sheet is mandatory along with other previous qualification documents.
- Any other document, as required by the committee member or university from time to time.
Application Submission
- Fill all the details on an application form (refer Application Form for Financial aid to Orphans-2026).
- Color Scan all the relevant documents.
- Submit the application along with applicable documents through an email to financialaid@lpu.co.in. The subject of email must have: Application for Orphan Financial Aid – name of Applicant.
- In case an applicant is visiting University campus or designated offices of university in various cities, The scanned copy of application and applicable documents to be emailed at financialaid@lpu.co.in. by the university official or by applicant before the due date with contact details of the applicant.
- The application can be submitted before or after taking admission.
- The applicant should clearly mention details/ information pertaining to the scheme and scanned documents must be readable.
Intimation of Selection
The applicants will be intimated through an individual email from financialaid@lpu.co.in. by 15th June 2026.
Selection Process
The applications complete in all respects will be presented before the committee for final selection.
- Criteria-1: ‘Income’ of the applicant (if self-employed) and/or guardian (Lower to be preferred).
- Criteria-2: In case of tie between two or more applicants as per criteria-1, then preference shall be given to ‘percentage marks in the eligibility qualification’ of applicant (higher percentage marks will be preferred).
- Criteria-3: In case there is further tie between two or more applicants as per criteria-1 and Criteria-2, then ‘Date of Birth’ will be considered for breaking the tie and applicants senior in age will be preferred.
Note: In case the result of previous education qualification is not available due to any reason, then criteria-3 will be applicable to all those applications.
Terms and Conditions
- Facilities: Applicants who wish to avail themselves of facilities such as transportation, swimming, gym, parking, residential facilities (stay, mess, and laundry etc. including food and laundry) will be liable to pay for the same.
- Insufficient information or incomplete documents will make applicants ineligible, and such applications will not be processed/ presented before the committee. In case an applicant is eligible for financial aid as well as for any other monetary benefit under any other scheme or policy of LPU, then he/ she has to opt for only one scheme of his/her choice.
- Other Terms and Conditions: All other conditions as mentioned under the head “Terms & Conditions for LPU-Scholarship, its different phases” in Part-B of the Prospectus or on the university website will also be applicable.
Annexure
Click here to view the Form-1: Application Form for Financial aid to Orphans-2026
Click here to view the Annexure I – Affidavit by Applicant [where applicant is not living in an orphanage]
Click here to view the Annexure-III - Affidavit by Guardian [where applicant is a Minor and not living in an orphanage]
Click here to view the Annexure-II - Income Declaration Form
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FAQs
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I am expecting to get around 60% marks. Will I get any scholarship?
LPU offers a variety of scholarships to support all deserving candidates. A candidate can get scholarship on the basis of one’s performance in LPUNEST or on the basis of other scholarship schemes offered by university like based on the score in qualification previous to eligibility qualification, performance in sports, cultural, R&D, co-curricular, social service, bravery awards or performance in national level tests like JEE (Main), NEET, UCEED, CAT, MAT, GATE, GPAT etc.
How can I apply for Merit Scholarships?
Merit Scholarships are applied for based on criteria such as academic performance, LPUNEST scores, work experience, and national-level test results. Check specific eligibility requirements for each category and submit your application accordingly.
What are the eligibility criteria for Merit Scholarships?
Eligibility criteria vary but may include academic qualifications, LPUNEST scores, work experience, and performance in tests like JEE (Mains), NEET, UCEED, CAT, MAT, GATE, GPAT, etc.
Is there a scholarship for MBA based on work experience?
Yes, there is a work experience-based scholarship for MBA. Eligibility is likely linked to relevant work experience.
How can I apply for scholarships based on Innovation, Startup & Entrepreneurship?
Scholarships in this category are granted based on innovative ideas, start-ups, and entrepreneurial initiatives. The application process may involve providing details about your innovation or start-up.
