Scholarship Opportunities for B.Sc. Programs at the School of Liberal Studies
- UPES Editorial Team
- Published 19/06/2025

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The School of Liberal Studies (SOLS) is committed to making a world-class interdisciplinary education accessible. To reward academic excellence and early decision-makers, we offer two layers of scholarships for our B.Sc. (Hons.) programs in Economics and Finance, Economics with Data Science, and Psychology and Behaviour.
Become future-ready with our Liberal Studies programs
Know More1. Special “First 100” Admissions Scholarship
- 10% tuition waiver (1st-year) on a first-cum-first-serve basis for the first 100 confirmed admits.
- Applies in addition to any entry-level or domicile scholarship you earn.
- Reflected in your second-semester fee invoice (covers both Sem-1 and Sem-2).
2. Entry-Level Merit Scholarships
A. Board Examination Scores
Following is the list of scholarship being offered to students who have score the following marks in their 12th board exams.
12th Marks | Scholarship | Eligibility (All Genders) |
≥ 95.00 % | 30% | Girls & Boys |
90.01 – 94.99 % | 25% | Girls & Boys |
85.01 – 90.00 % | 20% | Girls only |
80.01 – 90.00 % | 15% | Boys only |
60.00 – 75.00 % | 10% | Boys only |
B. Competitive Exams (CUET / SAT / IB / CIE)
Scholarships are available to students who have appeared in competitive exams and secure following scores and percentiles.
Scholarship | CUET Score | SAT Score | IB Grade | CIE Grade |
30% | ≥ 95.00 % | ≥ 1400 | – | – |
25% | – | 1300–1399 | Grade 7 | A* |
20% | 90.01 – 94.99 % | 1200–1299 | Grade 6 | A |
15% | – | – | Grade 5 | B |
10% | 80.00 – 90.00 % | – | – | – |
How it works: If you qualify for both an entry-level (board or exam) scholarship and one based on domicile, you’ll receive the higher of the two plus the 10% “First 100” award (if seats remain).
Key Dates & Disbursement
- Scholarships are confirmed at registration.
- The combined waiver appears in your 2nd-semester invoice, covering both Sem 1 & 2.
- Special scholarships are limited to the first 100 applicants—early application is vital!

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Conclusion
Apply today to lock in your scholarship and join a vibrant community of thinkers, creators, and changemakers at SOLS!

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