Institute-Wide Scholarships
CIT Guwahati offers several merit-based and need-based scholarships to support students throughout their academic journey. These scholarships are designed to ensure that financial constraints do not hinder a student's pursuit of excellence:
- Merit-cum-Means Scholarship: Awarded to students who demonstrate both academic excellence and financial need. The scholarship covers up to 50% of tuition fees and provides a monthly stipend of INR 2,000.
- Women Empowerment Scholarship: Specifically for female students, this scholarship aims to encourage participation in STEM fields. It covers full tuition fees and provides an annual stipend of INR 5,000.
- SC/ST and OBC Scholarship: Allocated to students belonging to reserved categories, these scholarships cover full tuition fees along with a monthly stipend of INR 3,000.
- MCM (Merit Cum Means) Scholarship: A prestigious scholarship for top-performing students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. It covers full tuition fees and provides a monthly stipend of INR 4,000.
- Disability Support Scholarship: For students with disabilities, this scholarship includes financial assistance for special needs equipment, transportation, and adaptive learning tools.
Alumni & Donor Scholarships
The institute also benefits from generous contributions from alumni and donors who are committed to supporting deserving students:
- Dr. Ramesh Chandra Memorial Scholarship: Named after a distinguished alumnus, this scholarship supports students pursuing research in computer science and engineering.
- Shanti Prakash Foundation Scholarship: Provided by the Shanti Prakash Foundation, this award recognizes outstanding academic performance and community service.
- Vishal Gupta Memorial Scholarship: Established by an alumnus, this scholarship is for students excelling in technical subjects and contributing to society through innovation.
- Dr. Sunita Sharma Excellence Award: Named after a prominent faculty member, this award supports students who demonstrate exceptional potential in artificial intelligence and machine learning.
- Amitabh Bachchan Memorial Scholarship: For students from low-income families with exceptional academic records, this scholarship provides financial support for higher education.
Government Scholarships
The government of India offers several scholarships to students pursuing technical education:
- PM Kisan Scholarship: Agricultural students receive this scholarship to encourage rural participation in technology and innovation.
- Pradhan Mantri Yojana: Provides financial assistance for higher education, particularly for SC/ST students.
- Central Sector Scholarship Scheme: Offers financial aid to meritorious students from economically weaker sections of society.
- UGC Merit-cum-Means Scholarship: Supports students pursuing undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in various disciplines.
- Scholarship for Girl Students: Encourages girls to pursue STEM education through financial incentives and mentorship programs.
Corporate Scholarships
Several corporations recognize the importance of investing in future talent by offering scholarships to students at CIT Guwahati:
- Google India Scholarship Program: For undergraduate students showing exceptional aptitude in computer science and engineering.
- Microsoft Research Fellowship: Supports research-oriented students working on projects related to AI, data science, and machine learning.
- Amazon Scholars Program: Designed for students interested in cloud computing, big data analytics, and e-commerce technologies.
- Facebook Engineering Scholarship: For students with a strong foundation in software development and web technologies.
- Oracle University Scholarship: Provides financial assistance to students pursuing database management and enterprise application development.
Application Process
The application process for scholarships at CIT Guwahati is straightforward:
- Students must fill out the official scholarship application form available on the institute's website.
- All required documents including academic transcripts, income certificates, and identification proofs must be submitted along with the application.
- The selection committee evaluates applications based on merit criteria, financial need, and other relevant factors.
- Scholarship recipients are expected to maintain a minimum CGPA of 7.5 and participate in community service activities.
The institute ensures that the scholarship process is fair, transparent, and accessible to all eligible students. Regular updates and workshops are conducted to guide students through the application procedures and help them maximize their chances of receiving financial support.