Overview

• The scholarship was unveiled by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath during a tribute to Atal Bihari Vajpayee in Lucknow marking his death anniversary.
• Selected candidates will receive funding for one-year master’s-level study in the United Kingdom under a 50-50 cost-sharing model between the UP and British governments.
• Named in honor of the former prime minister, the initiative aims to preserve Vajpayee’s legacy and strengthen international education links.
• Key operational details—such as eligibility requirements, award amounts and the selection process—remain under development and will be announced later.
• The programme is part of a broader UP cabinet push on education, following recent approvals of higher-education and institutional expansion measures.