Sardar Beant Singh State University (SBS State University) Gurdaspur offers various scholarships and financial assistance schemes to its students to promote higher education and help students from economically weaker sections of society to pursue their studies.

Some of the scholarship schemes offered by the university are:

1. Merit Scholarship: This scholarship is awarded to students who have secured a top position in their respective class or course. The amount of the scholarship varies depending on the rank secured by the student.
2. Need-cum-Merit Scholarship: This scholarship is awarded to students who have good academic performance and demonstrate financial need. The amount of the scholarship is decided based on the student's family income and other factors.
3. SC/ST Scholarship: SBS State University offers scholarships to students belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) categories as per the guidelines of the Government of India. The scholarship covers tuition fees, hostel fees, and other expenses.
4. Other Scholarships: The university also offers various other scholarships and financial assistance schemes to its students, such as Minority Scholarships, Post-Matric Scholarships, and many more.

Students can apply for these scholarships through the official website of the university or by contacting the admission office.