South Asian University Scholarships & Eligibility

New Delhi, Delhi

College Type
Central University
Co-Ed Status :
Co-Education
Minority Status :
Non Minority

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South Asian University Scholarships Details

South Asian University Scholarships & Eligibility

South Asian University (SAU) in New Delhi provides comprehensive scholarships tailored for SAARC students, emphasizing merit, need, and regional equity to make higher education accessible amid modest tuition fees of $1,400 per semester. These awards cover tuition waivers, hostel fees, stipends up to INR 7,000 monthly, and startup/pack-up allowances, with two top scholarships per Master's program (one Indian, one non-Indian). Financial aid options extend to freeships for low-income families, ensuring 20-30% of admits receive support annually.

Types of Scholarships

SAU offers tiered scholarships based on SAU Entrance Test (SAUET) ranks and income, renewable for up to two years with CGPA minima of 4.5-5.0.

SAU President's Scholarship: Top ranker per category/program; covers 100% tuition/hostel fees, INR 7,000 monthly stipend, INR 5,000-10,000 startup (Indians/non-Indians), same pack-up allowance.
SAARC-India Silver Jubilee Scholarship (SJS): 75 awards (50% female-preferred) for non-Indian SAARC students; full tuition/hostel, INR 7,000 stipend, INR 10,000 startup/pack-up, MEA-approved.
SAU Merit Scholarship: Second/third positions post-President/SJS; tuition/hostel waivers, INR 5,000 monthly stipend, transferable within category.
PhD Scholarships: Similar structure for doctoral admits, including INR 12,000-15,000 stipends for sciences/humanities, tied to research progress.
Freeships with Stipend: Four per program (two Indian/non-Indian); full waivers for family income below thresholds, requiring income certificates.

Eligibility Criteria

Top scholarships target SAUET toppers (one each Indian/non-Indian per Master's program), with Merit/SJS needing next-highest ranks and SAARC nationality for latter.
Freeships demand verified low family income from competent authorities, applicable post-admission; all require 50-60% qualifying marks and no prior defaults.
Renewal hinges on semester CGPA (5.0 sciences, 4.5 others) and conduct; non-SAARC students access merit-only options at higher fees.
Provisional admits qualify if ranks hold post-results.

Application Process

Scholarships auto-consider via admission form at admissions.sau.ac.in, listing preferences during SAUET registration (deadline ~April 2026).
Post-merit lists (July), shortlisted candidates submit income proofs for freeships or confirm via portal; awards announce with offers, disbursed semester-wise after fee payment.
PhD applicants indicate during interviews; appeals via student aid fund (USD 10 fee) for need-based top-ups like INR 50 nominal aid or installment plans (+USD 20).
Track notices at sau.int; 2025-26 cycle integrated virtual campus freeships.

Additional Financial Aid

Beyond scholarships, SAU offers semester fee relaxations (INR 33,000+), full hostel waivers (INR 4,800/semester), and meal subsidies for challenged students.
Student Aid Fund covers emergencies; non-SAARC pay premium but access merit stipends.
External tie-ups like SAARC-India SJS enhance coverage, with 2025 data showing 25% uptake; installment fees aid cashflow.
International transfers via bank, with startup funds aiding inbound travel/books.

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