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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.
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