Institute-Wide Scholarships
Ambition Institute of Technology offers several scholarships to support students from diverse backgrounds:
- MCM Scholarship: Named after the institute's founder, this scholarship provides full tuition waiver and monthly stipend for top-performing students. Eligibility requires a CGPA of 9.0 or above.
- Merit Merit: Awarded to students who rank in the top 10% of their batch based on academic performance.
- Need-Based Aid: For students whose family income is below INR 3 lakhs per annum. Covers tuition, hostel, and mess fees.
- Research Fellowship: Supports students pursuing research projects under faculty mentorship with a monthly stipend of INR 10,000.
Alumni & Donor Scholarships
The institute has established partnerships with prominent alumni and donors who fund scholarships specifically for students in certain branches or with specific criteria:
- Dr. Anjali Mehta Foundation Scholarship: For female students excelling in computer science and engineering.
- Rajiv Sharma Excellence Award: Supports students in electronics and communication engineering.
- Priya Desai Memorial Fund: For students pursuing research in quantum computing and cybersecurity.
- Vikram Singh Entrepreneurship Grant: Funds startup ideas developed by students during their final year.
- Sunita Gupta Biotech Award: Supports students interested in biotechnology and pharmaceutical sciences.
Government Scholarships
Students from reserved categories (SC, ST, OBC) can apply for government scholarships such as:
- SC/ST Reservation Scheme: Provides full fee waiver for eligible students from Scheduled Castes and Tribes.
- OBC Non-Creamy Layer: Offers partial fee assistance to students from OBC communities.
- Minority Students Support: For students from minority communities with a family income below INR 2 lakhs.
Corporate Scholarships
Several multinational corporations offer scholarships to AIT students:
- Google India Fellowship: For students excelling in AI and machine learning.
- NVIDIA Academic Grant: Supports research in GPU computing and deep learning.
- Microsoft Research Award: For students working on computer science projects.
- Tesla Engineering Scholarship: For students in robotics and automation.
Application Process
To apply for scholarships, students must submit the following documents:
- Academic transcript with CGPA
- Income certificate from parents/guardians
- Entrance exam scorecard
- Recommendation letter from faculty member
- Personal statement outlining goals and achievements
All applications must be submitted through the institute's online portal by the deadline, typically in April for the academic year.
Selection Criteria
Scholarships are awarded based on:
- Academic excellence (CGPA, rank)
- Financial need (income certificate)
- Extracurricular involvement
- Leadership qualities
- Research potential or innovation projects
Renewal Conditions
Most scholarships are renewable annually based on maintaining a minimum CGPA of 7.5 and fulfilling the eligibility criteria. Students must reapply each year to continue receiving support.