Scholarships

Amardeep Polytechnic College is committed to making quality education accessible to all students, regardless of their financial background. To achieve this goal, the institution offers a wide range of scholarships designed to support students throughout their academic journey.

Institute-Wide Scholarships

These scholarships are funded by the college itself and are awarded based on academic performance, financial need, or both. Some of the major institute-wide scholarships include:

• MCM Scholarship: Named after the college's founder, this scholarship is awarded annually to top-performing students in each branch. The award amount varies between INR 25,000 and INR 50,000.
• Merit-Cum-Means Scholarship: This scholarship combines academic excellence with financial need, providing support ranging from INR 10,000 to INR 30,000 per annum.
• SC/ST Category Scholarship: A special scholarship for students belonging to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, offering full tuition fee waivers and monthly stipends of up to INR 20,000.

Donor and Alumni Scholarships

The college has received generous donations from alumni and corporate sponsors, which are allocated towards scholarships for deserving students. These scholarships often come with specific eligibility criteria but provide significant financial support:

• Kumar Foundation Scholarship: Offered by a prominent alumnus, this scholarship supports students pursuing computer engineering with an annual award of INR 40,000.
• Singh Family Trust: Provides scholarships for mechanical engineering students, amounting to INR 35,000 per year.
• Bhatia Group Scholarship: Awards full tuition fee waivers to outstanding students in civil engineering.
• Pandey Alumni Society: Offers monthly stipends of INR 15,000 for students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
• Patel Family Foundation: Supports female students with a scholarship of INR 30,000 annually.
• Rajput Trust: Provides need-based financial assistance to students from rural areas.
• Sharma Educational Trust: Awards scholarships for students in electrical engineering, worth INR 45,000 per year.
• Agrawal Foundation: Supports students in biotechnology with an annual award of INR 32,000.
• Jain Family Endowment: Offers full scholarships for students in chemical engineering.
• Mehta Group Support: Provides monthly stipends of INR 25,000 to top-performing students across all branches.

Government and Corporate Scholarships

In addition to internal scholarships, the college also facilitates access to external funding opportunities from government bodies and corporate entities. These scholarships often require higher academic standards or specific eligibility criteria:

• PM Scholarship for Higher Education (PM-SHE): A government initiative offering financial support of up to INR 100,000 for students from economically weaker sections.
• National Fellowship for SC/ST Students: Provided by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, this fellowship offers INR 25,000 per month for three years.
• Microsoft India Scholarships: For students excelling in computer science, offering INR 10,000 annually for four years.
• Google India Fellowship Program: Supports students pursuing research in AI and machine learning with an annual award of INR 50,000.
• Infosys Foundation Scholarships: Offers full scholarships to top-performing students with a focus on innovation and entrepreneurship.
• Tata Trusts Education Program: Provides funding for students in rural areas with an annual award of INR 20,000.
• Reliance Foundation Scholarships: Supports students from low-income families with an annual award of INR 30,000.
• Wipro Foundation Grants: Offers financial assistance for students in engineering and technology with an annual award of INR 25,000.

Application Process

The application process for scholarships at Amardeep Polytechnic College is straightforward but requires careful preparation:

1. Students must submit an online application form along with required documents such as mark sheets, income certificates, and identity proofs.
2. Applications are reviewed by a scholarship committee comprising faculty members and administrative staff.
3. Selected candidates are notified via email and SMS, followed by formal award letters and disbursement of funds.
4. Students must maintain academic excellence to retain their scholarships, with annual reviews conducted.

Eligibility Criteria

Each scholarship has specific eligibility criteria that include:

• Minimum academic percentage or CGPA (varies by scholarship)
• Income level of the family (for need-based awards)
• Caste or community affiliation (for SC/ST scholarships)
• Residence in a particular state or region
• Enrollment in a specific branch or program

Support Services

The college provides dedicated counseling services to help students navigate the scholarship application process. These services include:

• Guidance on identifying suitable scholarships
• Assistance with document preparation
• Workshops on writing effective application essays
• Review sessions for application submissions