UPES is a gender diverse and inclusive university running various social initiatives like merit-based scholarships for girl students under project Shakti, sports (Vijay) scholarships, freeships (Jyoti) to underprivileged students and domicile scholarships for Uttarakhand residents. UPES also runs Project Naman, an initiative to create a difference in the lives of martyrs’ families.
Merit scholarship of up to 30% based on Class XII marks
Girl students with 60% marks and boy students with 75% marks in Class XII are eligible for consideration.
30% concession on Tuition Fee for bonafide residents of Uttarakhand. Applicable to bonafide residents of Uttarakhand whose gross family income is not more than Rs. 12 lakh per annum.

Naman, an initiative to provide succour to martyrs’ families. UPES is hosting the 11th Shaheed Memorial Tournament at UPES campus where different teams are coming together to play cricket.

UPES proudly hosted a vibrant Women’s Bike Rally around Dehradun on Women’s Day 2024.
The rally celebrated empowerment and solidarity, with riders sporting pink helmets as a symbol of strength and the unstoppable spirit of #AajKiRani.

UPES hosted a 2-day workshop with over 25 representatives from 17 prestigious international universities, offering a dynamic learning retreat designed for practitioners of internationalization in higher education.

UPES concluded the 5th edition of ARC 2024, an Aspire Circle event that focused on leadership in social and environmental impact. The social leaders gathered at UPES Aspire Circle Annual Retreat, fostering collaboration and impactful discussions.

To commemorate India's 77th Independence Day, the students and staff of UPES came together to present a musical tribute to the nation.

Under this initiative, UPES has impacted the lives of over a hundred families.