Overview of Scholarship Programs
Akal University Bathinda is committed to ensuring that deserving students from diverse economic backgrounds can access quality education. The university offers a wide range of scholarships to support academic excellence and student development.
Institute-Wide Scholarships
The following are the main institute-wide scholarships offered by Akal University Bathinda:
- MCM (Merit Cum Means) Scholarship: Awarded to students who score above 80% in their qualifying examination and have a family income below INR 5 lakhs.
- Disability Scholarship: Designed for students with physical disabilities, covering full tuition fee and additional support for assistive devices.
- SC/ST Reservation Scholarship: Provides full waiver of tuition fees and a stipend to eligible students from Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.
- Women Empowerment Scholarship: Supports female students with partial or full fee waivers based on merit and financial need.
- Research Excellence Scholarship: For top-performing students in research projects, covering expenses for conference attendance and publication fees.
Donor/Alumni Scholarships
The university collaborates with alumni networks and donors to provide additional funding opportunities:
- Dr. Rajinder Singh Memorial Scholarship: For students pursuing engineering with a focus on innovation and entrepreneurship.
- Akal Foundation Excellence Award: Supports students in STEM fields with a strong academic record and community involvement.
- Punjab Engineering Alumni Fund: Provides scholarships to students from rural areas with exceptional potential for technical advancement.
- Global Education Initiative (GEI): A donor-funded scholarship for international exposure, covering study abroad programs and language training.
- Women in Technology Scholarship: Offered by the alumni network to support female students in engineering and computing disciplines.
Government Scholarships
Students can also apply for government-sponsored scholarships that are available through various ministries:
- Scholarship for Higher Education (SHE): For meritorious students from economically weaker sections to pursue higher education.
- Prime Minister's Scholarship Scheme: Provides financial support to SC/ST students studying in recognized institutions.
- National Scholarship Portal: Offers scholarships based on caste, gender, and income criteria for various educational levels.
- Central Sector Scholarship: For students from minority communities to support their studies at the undergraduate and postgraduate level.
- University Grants Commission (UGC) Fellowship: Available for research scholars pursuing doctoral degrees in recognized universities.
Corporate Scholarships
Several corporate organizations have partnered with Akal University Bathinda to offer scholarships:
- Tata Trusts Scholarship: For students from low-income families with excellent academic performance and leadership qualities.
- Infosys Foundation Scholarship: Supports students in engineering and management disciplines with a focus on innovation.
- Microsoft Research Fellowship: For graduate students working on research projects in artificial intelligence and machine learning.
- Google India Scholarship: Available for students interested in computer science, data analytics, or software development.
- Amazon Web Services (AWS) Education Grant: For students pursuing degrees in cloud computing, cybersecurity, and data engineering.
Application Process
The application process for scholarships at Akal University Bathinda involves the following steps:
- Students must submit an online application form through the university portal.
- Required documents include academic transcripts, income certificates, caste certificates (if applicable), and a personal statement explaining their need for financial assistance.
- The selection committee evaluates applications based on merit, financial need, and community involvement.
- Scholarships are disbursed directly into the student's account or deducted from tuition fees upon enrollment.