LPU introduces ‘COVID-19 FRONTLINE Scholarship scheme to honour the selfless contribution of all Covid-19 Warriors during pandemic breakout. COVID-19 pandemic has not only caused unprecedented health crisis but also a huge financial distress. Fighting against this global pandemic has always been seen a self-less frontline workforce comprising Doctors, Nurses, Para-Medical staff, Civic staff, Police personnel and many more. Still, they are regularly working day & night to protect the country and its suffering populace. Honouring selfless service of such a devoted frontline workforce and also the fighting spirit of the survivors or the victims; Lovely Professional University (LPU) has initiated to provide Scholarship worth Rs 20 Crores to their wards, under its CSR activity. These scholarships will be offered in all the regular programmes for the Academic Session 2020-21, and are for the full duration of the programme.
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LPU COVID-19 Scholarship 2020 Latest Update as on 03 Sep 2026
Checked on 03 Sep 2026
As of 03 Sep 2026, no official confirmation is available regarding any renewal or continuation of Lovely Professional University's Rs 20 Crore COVID-19 Scholarship scheme, which was originally launched in 2020 to support wards of COVID-19 victims and frontline healthcare workers.
As of 03 Sep 2026, no official confirmation is available regarding any renewal or continuation of Lovely Professional University's Rs 20 Crore COVID-19 Scholarship scheme, which was originally launched in 2020 to support wards of COVID-19 victims and frontline healthcare workers. No official source material could be fetched to confirm a current active cycle. The scheme was a landmark relief initiative announced by LPU during the pandemic, offering financial support for full-time degree programmes. Based on previous-year patterns, LPU typically announces scholarship schemes before the start of each academic session (June–July); however, no such announcement has been detected for 2026–27. Students seeking financial assistance should visit lpu.in directly for the latest scholarship notifications and check whether any successor scheme is active. Interested candidates are advised to contact LPU's admission helpdesk promptly and not assume the 2020 scheme remains open.
- No official re-announcement or extension of the Rs 20 Crore COVID-19 scholarship scheme has been confirmed by LPU as of 03 Sep 2026 (scheme was originally announced in 2020).
- The scholarship was intended as a one-time relief initiative during the COVID-19 pandemic; renewal for academic year 2026-27 is not expected but has not been officially ruled out.
- Eligible applicants (wards of COVID-19 victims/frontline workers) should watch lpu.in for any fresh scholarship notification, typically announced before the academic session begins (historically: June–July).
- LPU's broader LPUNEST 2027 scholarship examination is expected to be notified by November–December 2026, based on previous-year patterns — separate from the COVID-19 scheme.
- Students currently seeking LPU financial aid should check the university's scholarship portal on lpu.in for active 2026–27 schemes, as the COVID-19 scholarship cycle is believed to have concluded.
- Any revival or extension of the COVID-19 scholarship fund would require a formal press release from LPU's official communications team — none detected as of today.
Sources: Lovely Professional University Official Website
For this, LPU has framed eligibility criteria under 13 categories covering wards of dedicated workforce and affected ones. These are for the wards of Medical Staff/ Health Workers; Medical Professionals (Pharmacists); Police Personnel of all States/UTs; Municipal Corporations/ Councils/ Nagar Panchayat or any other Municipal Body or equivalent; Survivors of COVID-19; Deceased of COVID-19; Media Persons; Indian Railways Employees; Airline Employees; Bank Employees; Employees of Pharma Companies/Research Laboratories; and, District Administration. Wards falling under all of these categories will get a Tuition Fee waiver of 20%. Visit https://www.lpu.in/admissions-2020/frontline-scholarship.php for more details.
Moreover, monitoring closely the COVID-19 pandemic and national lockdown thereof under government directives; LPU has also taken many other new initiatives for admission to LPU academic session 2020-21. Amid rapidly changing conditions, top precedence at LPU remains the safety and well-being of its community. Supporting prospective students seeking admissions in different LPU programmes through online/remote admissions many of the special arrangements are introduced:
Now, eligible candidates can take provisional admission to confirm their seat in all programmes (except MBA (Hons) and M.A (Hindi/Punjabi) by paying a nominal fee of INR 10,000. Flexible payment options have been introduced to help students during these hard times. Under an ideal situation, the balance payment of fee is paid within 10-15 days after the allotment of seat; however, in the current uncertain situation, LPU will provide reasonable time for payment of balance fee. An applicant may pay the balance fee in parts till 30th June 2020. In case, he/she still faces any challenge, one can write to the university at [email protected]
Augmenting support to deserving candidates, LPU has further expanded the scholarship bracket to even facilitate candidates scoring minimum of 70% marks in the qualifying exam. Visit https://www.lpu.in/scholarship/scholarship.php to know more.
In case of any refund, LPU has also extended its support to candidates by accepting refund applications through online mode. If any candidate applies for the refund on or before 31st July, 2020, the amount deposited by the candidate for programme fee will be refunded after deduction of INR 1000 only.
Major Changes This Year
No major change has been officially announced yet regarding the LPU COVID-19 Scholarship 2020. The original scheme offered scholarships worth up to Rs 20 Crore in aggregate to wards of deceased COVID-19 patients and frontline workers, covering tuition fee waivers for LPU undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. Since this was a pandemic-era initiative, no revised eligibility criteria, extended application window, or new funding tranche has been officially confirmed for 2026. Any future modifications to eligibility, quantum of aid, or programme coverage would be communicated exclusively via lpu.in and are tentative at this stage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the LPU Rs 20 Crore COVID-19 Scholarship still active in 2026?
As of 03 Sep 2026, there is no official confirmation that the scheme is still active. It was originally a 2020 pandemic-relief initiative. Visit lpu.in for current scholarship opportunities.
Who was eligible for the LPU COVID-19 Scholarship 2020?
The scheme was designed for wards (children/dependents) of individuals who lost their lives to COVID-19 and for wards of frontline healthcare workers, seeking admission to LPU's full-time degree programmes.
What was the total value of the LPU COVID-19 Scholarship fund?
LPU announced a total scholarship fund of Rs 20 Crore under this initiative in 2020. The per-student amount varied by programme and eligibility.
How can I apply for the LPU COVID-19 Scholarship in 2026?
No active application window has been officially confirmed for 2026. Candidates should check lpu.in or contact LPU's admissions office directly to inquire about any current or successor scheme.
Is LPUNEST required to avail the COVID-19 scholarship at LPU?
The 2020 announcement did not mandate LPUNEST as a prerequisite for the COVID-19 relief scholarship, though LPUNEST scores may influence merit-based aid in general LPU scholarship programmes. Confirm current requirements at lpu.in.
What documents were needed to apply for the LPU COVID-19 Scholarship?
Based on the 2020 scheme, applicants typically needed proof of COVID-19-related death of the ward's parent/guardian (death certificate, medical records) and standard admission documents. Requirements for any revised scheme, if announced, may differ.
Will LPU announce a similar scholarship for 2026–27 academic year?
This is not confirmed. No official announcement has been made as of 03 Sep 2026. Based on general patterns, LPU scholarship notifications are expected around June–July before each academic session, but a COVID-19-specific scheme revival is tentative.
Where can I find official updates on LPU scholarships?
All official scholarship announcements from Lovely Professional University are published on lpu.in. Students should check the 'Scholarships' or 'Admissions' section of the website regularly.
