Scholarship Programs Overview
Aakanksha College Meerapurno recognizes the importance of financial support in enabling access to quality education. The college offers a range of scholarships designed to assist students from diverse backgrounds and meritorious candidates pursuing academic excellence.
Institute-Wide Scholarships
MCM Scholarship
The MCM (Merit Cum Means) Scholarship is awarded to students who demonstrate exceptional academic performance and financial need. The scholarship covers up to 100% of tuition fees for the duration of the program.
Excellence Award
This award is given annually to top-performing students based on cumulative GPA and involvement in extracurricular activities. Recipients receive a cash prize of 50,000 INR.
Alumni and Donor Scholarships
Rajendra Patil Foundation Scholarship
Named after the late Rajendra Patil, this scholarship supports students from economically disadvantaged families. It provides a monthly stipend of 5,000 INR for three years.
Anjali Sharma Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to female students excelling in science and technology fields. The award includes tuition fee coverage and a one-time grant of 100,000 INR.
Dr. Sunil Kumar Foundation Fellowship
For students interested in pursuing research in biotechnology, this fellowship provides funding for laboratory expenses and conference attendance. The award is worth 75,000 INR annually.
Government and Corporate Scholarships
PMKVY (Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana)
This government initiative offers skill development training and financial assistance to students from rural areas. Eligible students can receive up to 100,000 INR for vocational training.
ICICI Bank Scholarship
ICICI Bank provides scholarships to meritorious students from low-income families. The award covers tuition fees and a monthly allowance of 8,000 INR.
Tata Trusts Scholarship
Offered by the Tata Trusts, this scholarship supports students pursuing engineering degrees with a focus on social impact projects. Recipients receive full tuition coverage and an annual stipend of 15,000 INR.
Application Process
All scholarship applications must be submitted through the college's online portal during designated periods. Students are required to provide documents such as academic transcripts, income certificates, and recommendation letters. The selection committee evaluates applications based on merit and financial need.