IGNOU provides fee waivers and scholarships to economically weaker section students, SC/ST students, and differently-abled students.
| Scholarship Type | Details | 
| SC/ST Student Reimbursement | Fee waiver for eligible SC/ST candidates (based on income criteria) | 
| Minority Scholarships | Offered via National Scholarship Portal (NSP) | 
| IGNOU Fee Exemption | For students with BPL certificate | 
| Scholarships by State Govt. | Applicable for IGNOU students based on domicile and state rules | 
| Special Schemes | Scholarships for Differently Abled, War Widows, Jail Inmates, etc. |