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LPU announces 100 percent Scholarship to 22 lakh Armed Forces Personnel

Hyderabad , May 22 (UNI): In a landmark move, after victory of Operation Sindoor, reflecting national gratitude and a commitment to educational inclusion, Lovely Professional University (LPU) on Wednesday announced the launch of the 'Jai Jawan Scholarship'—a 100 percent tuition fee waiver for all active defence and paramilitary personnel enrolling in LPU’s undergraduate and postgraduate programmes offered in online mode.
The initiative is designed exclusively for India’s 22 lakh active defence (Army, Navy & Air Force) and paramilitary personnel, including the CRPF, ITBP, BSF, and SSB, making it the world’s largest private scholarship scheme in education, the Varsity said in a release.
The announcement was made at a press conference held in New Delhi, chaired by Dr. Ashok Kumar Mittal, Founder Chancellor of LPU and Rajya Sabha.
Announcing the initiative, Dr. Ashok said, “No amount of salutes is ever enough to honour the bravery and sacrifices of our Armed Forces. This scholarship holds special national relevance in the wake of successful Operation Sindoor, where our brave personnel displayed extraordinary courage in response to the horrific massacre of civilians in Pahalgam. These full scholarships are a tangible expression of solidarity—because true respect must go beyond words and translate into action.”
This groundbreaking Jai Jawan Scholarship is set to benefit over 22 lakh active service members.
He declared that every active defence and paramilitary personnel taking admission in the 2025–2026 and 2026–2027 academic sessions (including both July and January intakes) will be eligible for this scholarship. “This is our tribute to the selfless dedication of our brave hearts. They protect the nation; it is our duty to empower them with knowledge,” he added.
Both jawans and officers across all ranks are eligible under this scholarship. Those who have completed Class 12 can enrol in undergraduate programmes, while graduates can pursue master’s degrees.
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