What is COVID-19 Scholarship at LPU?

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Ashish Sharma · Answer

Hi, Lovely Professional University realises the selfless service of the COVID-19 frontline workforce and the fight of the survivors and has offered Scholarship up to full programme fee waiver worth INR 20 Crores to support the wards/dependents of these individuals in all the regular programmes offered for Academic session 2020-21. I was keen to know the same and then inquired from the counsellors of LPU regrading the same and came to know the following: 1. Survivors of COVID-19 and wards of Deceased due to COVID-19 will get Full programme fee waiver 2. Wards of Medical Staff/ Health Workers, Medical Professionals, Police Personnel of all States/UTs Municipal Corporations/ Councils/ Nagar Panchayats or any other Municipal Body or equivalent, Media Persons, Indian Railways Employees, Airline Employees, Bank Employees, Employees of Pharma Companies/Research Laboratories and District Administration will get 20% programme fee waiver. The special scholarship will be awarded for the full duration of the programme. The counsellor also mentioned that the candidate needs to take admission first and then apply for the scholarship as the last date to apply for scholarship under this scheme is 31st July 2020. For general terms and conditions, please refer to website https://www.lpu.in/scholarship/scholarship.php All the best.

Dharamveer Dheer · Answer

COVID-19 Pandemic has affected every individuals life like a rollercoaster ride. This pandemic has brought a great fear in the minds of people leaving them totally pessimistic in their thought. The effect is not only physical, mental but is financial too as people are facing financial distress. But there is frontline workforce which has not bowed infront of this pandemic and stood against this. The workforce consists of Doctors, Nurses, Par-medical staff, Civic staff, Police personnel and many more who are working across the corners to protect our country against the pandemic. I heard alot that Lovely Professional University realises the selfless service of the COVID-19 frontline workforce and the fight of the survivors and has offered Scholarship up to full programme fee waiver worth INR 20 Crores to support the wards/dependents of these individuals in all the regular programmes offered for Academic session 2020-21. I was keen to know the same and then inquired from the counsellors of LPU regrading the same and came to know the following: 1. Survivors of COVID-19 and wards of Deceased due to COVID-19 will get Full programme fee waiver 2. Wards of Medical Staff/ Health Workers, Medical Professionals, Police Personnel of all States/UTs Municipal Corporations/ Councils/ Nagar Panchayats or any other Municipal Body or equivalent, Media Persons, Indian Railways Employees, Airline Employees, Bank Employees, Employees of Pharma Companies/Research Laboratories and District Administration will get 20% programme fee waiver. The special scholarship will be awarded for the full duration of the programme. The counsellor also mentioned that the candidate needs to take admission first and then apply for the scholarship as the last date to apply for scholarship under this scheme is 31st July 2020. For general terms and conditions, please refer to website https://www.lpu.in/scholarship/scholarship.php Hope this helps.

Vibha Gupta · Answer

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. 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; 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%. For the Survivors of COVID-19; Deceased of COVID-19 (wards and self) full programme fee waiver is applicable.

Priya Mahajan · Answer

Hi Future has always been uncertain but the current scenario that has emerged due to COVID-19 has brought a fear of unpredictable changes surrounding all of us. It has not only caused an unprecedented health crisis but is also causing huge financial distress. But during this fight against the Global Pandemic, there is a frontline workforce consisting of Doctors, Nurses, Paramedical staff, Civic staff, Police personnel and many more who are working day-night to protect our country. The persons who have survived this pandemic have put a brave fight against this deadly disease. Realizing this selfless service of the COVID-19 frontline workforce and the fight of the survivors, Lovely Professional University is pleased to honour their contribution by offering Scholarship up to full programme fee waiver worth INR 20 Crores to support the self/ wards of these individuals in all the regular programmes offered for Academic session 2020-21. The special scholarship will be awarded for the full duration of the programme. You can check details from: https://www.lpu.in/admissions-2020/frontline-scholarship.php LPU carefully nurtures its students and propels them to the pinnacle of success so that their hard work culminates to a zenith. Hence LPU has been ranked by NIRF to be among the top 100 universities in 2020. Browse the website to check the academic excellence offered.

N Pathania · Answer

Hi, Future has always been uncertain but the current scenario that has emerged due to COVID-19 has brought a fear of unpredictable changes surrounding all of us. It has not only caused an unprecedented health crisis but is also causing huge financial distress. But during this fight against the Global Pandemic, there is a frontline workforce consisting of Doctors, Nurses, Paramedical staff, Civic staff, Police personnel and many more who are working day-night to protect our country. The persons who have survived this pandemic have put a brave fight against this deadly disease. Realizing this selfless service of the COVID-19 frontline workforce and the fight of the survivors, Lovely Professional University is offering Scholarship up to full programme fee waiver worth INR 20 Crores to support the self/ wards of these individuals in all the regular programmes offered for Academic session 2020-21. The special scholarship will be awarded for the full duration of the programme. Thanks.

Tashi · Answer

COVID-19 Pandemic has affected every individuals life like a rollercoaster ride. This pandemic has brought a great fear in the minds of people leaving them totally pessimistic in their thought. The effect is not only physical, mental but is financial too as people are facing financial distress. But there is frontline workforce which has not bowed infront of this pandemic and stood against this. The workforce consists of Doctors, Nurses, Par-medical staff, Civic staff, Police personnel and many more who are working across the corners to protect our country against the pandemic. I heard alot that Lovely Professional University realises the selfless service of the COVID-19 frontline workforce and the fight of the survivors and has offered Scholarship up to full programme fee waiver worth INR 20 Crores to support the wards/dependents of these individuals in all the regular programmes offered for Academic session 2020-21. I was keen to know the same and then inquired from the counsellors of LPU regrading the same and came to know the following: 1. Survivors of COVID-19 and wards of Deceased due to COVID-19 will get Full programme fee waiver 2. Wards of Medical Staff/ Health Workers, Medical Professionals, Police Personnel of all States/UTs Municipal Corporations/ Councils/ Nagar Panchayats or any other Municipal Body or equivalent, Media Persons, Indian Railways Employees, Airline Employees, Bank Employees, Employees of Pharma Companies/Research Laboratories and District Administration will get 20% programme fee waiver. The special scholarship will be awarded for the full duration of the programme. The counsellor also mentioned that the candidate needs to take admission first and then apply for the scholarship as the last date to apply for scholarship under this scheme is 31st July 2020. For general terms and conditions, please refer to website https://www.lpu.in/scholarship/scholarship.php Hope this helps.

Arshiya Singh · Answer

As per my knowledge, LPU Realizing this selfless service of the COVID-19 frontline workforce and the fight of the survivors, Lovely Professional University is pleased to honour their contribution by offering Scholarship of 20% on programme fee waiver worth INR 20 Crores to support the self/ wards of these individuals in all the regular courses.

Pratima Banerjee · Answer

Lovely Professional University offers various undergraduate and postgraduate programs in more than 40 departments for which cut off is determined based on the reservation categories. Some of the important points regarding LPU cut off are listed below. LPU conducts the Lovely Professional University National Entrance and Scholarship Test LPU NEST which along with merit are used for the selection of the students. The cut off of LPU NEST 2021 will be released after the results of LPU NEST are declared in online mode. Cut offs based on exams like NATA JEE Main UCEED NEET CEED CAT MAT XAT CMAT GATE etc. Are also considered for admission into various courses. LPU JEE Main cut off also determines the scholarship given to the students. The students who qualify LPU NEST are also offered a tuition fee waiver according to the cut off of the exam. The LPU cut off for LPU NEST is divided into - Category I cut off, Category II cut off, and Category III cut off. LPU NEST is a National Entrance and Scholarship Test for admission to different programs in Lovely Professional University. This test forms the eligibility basis for admission and for scholarships provided to students. The factors that determine LPU NEST cut off are listed below: Number of seats available Cut off of the previous year No. Of candidates who appeared in the entrance test No. Of qualifying candidates The difficulty level of the entrance test Performance in the examination Scholarship for a specific programme depends on performance in LPU NEST. The scholarship criteria through LPU NEST and 10+2 marks are divided into 3 categories listed below: Category I cut off or marks equal to or more than 90% marks in 10+2 Category II cut off or marks between 80% and 89.99% in 10+2) Category III cut off or marks between 70% and 79.99% in 10+2.

Poonam Angural · Answer

The current pandemic situation of COVID 19 has brought forth lots of uncertainties in regards to the future. It has not only caused an unprecedented health crisis but is also causing huge financial distress. But during this fight against the Global Pandemic, there is a frontline workforce consisting of Doctors, Nurses, Paramedical staff, Civic staff, Police personnel and many more who are working day-night to protect our country. The persons who have survived this pandemic have put a brave fight against this deadly disease. Realizing this selfless service of the COVID-19 frontline workforce and the fight of the survivors, Lovely Professional University is pleased to honour their contribution by offering Scholarship of 20% on programme fee waiver worth INR 20 Crores to support the self/ wards of these individuals in all the regular programmes offered for Academic session 2020-21. The special scholarship will be awarded for the full duration of the programme. The below steps can be followed to apply for this Take admission in the selected programme. Apply for COVID-19 Frontline scholarship. Submit the valid proof (ID Card, Service Certificate from employer, Drug license, Medical Shop Registration, Discharge Certificate from Hospital or any other document certifying the proof of eligibility for scholarship). A Certificate from the Head of the Institute may have to be submitted certifying the involvement of concerned employee in essential services during lockdown due to COVID-19. Document establishing relationship (10th mark sheet, Aadhar card, Ration card, Voter ID card) need to be submitted. Documents will be verified by a committee specially constituted for this purpose for swift approval of all the cases. Last date to apply for scholarship under this scheme is over. Scholarship is applicable in programmes offered in regular mode only. Wards will include son/s and/or daughter/s who are dependents also. Scholarship is applicable for Indian applicants only. Waiver will be given from programme fee only.

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