Scholarships at Dayananda Sagar University

Dayananda Sagar University is committed to ensuring that deserving students have access to quality education regardless of their financial background. The university offers a wide range of scholarships, both internal and external, to support students throughout their academic journey.

Institute-Wide Scholarships

The university provides several merit-based and need-based scholarships to students enrolled in various programs:

• MCM (Merit Cum Means) Scholarship: Offered to top-performing students based on both academic performance and family income
• DSU Merit Scholarship: Awards up to INR 1,00,000 annually for outstanding students across all disciplines
• DSU Need-Based Scholarship: Supports financially disadvantaged students with a stipend of INR 50,000 per year
• DSU Alumni Scholarship: Available to children of DSU alumni with a minimum CGPA of 8.0
• DSU Sports Excellence Scholarship: For students excelling in sports with national or international recognition

Alumni and Donor Scholarships

Several alumni and donor-funded scholarships are available specifically for Computer Science and Engineering students:

• Dr. Ramesh Reddy Memorial Scholarship: INR 1,50,000 annually for top-performing CSE students
• Mahesh Bhat Foundation Scholarship: For financially weak students with a minimum CGPA of 7.5
• Prakash Gupta Excellence Award: INR 2,00,000 for exceptional research work in AI/ML
• Rajesh Kumar Memorial Scholarship: For students pursuing entrepreneurship and innovation projects
• Sandeep Patel Foundation Scholarship: INR 1,00,000 annually for female students from SC/ST categories
• Anjali Sharma Memorial Award: For outstanding performance in cybersecurity research
• Deepak Kumar Entrepreneurship Grant: INR 50,000 for student startups developing innovative solutions
• Vineet Shah Excellence in Data Science: INR 1,20,000 for students specializing in data analytics
• Priya Sharma Leadership Award: INR 1,80,000 for students with demonstrated leadership skills
• Arjun Mehta Innovation Grant: INR 1,00,000 for IoT and embedded systems projects
• Rajesh Gupta Technology Excellence: INR 1,50,000 for students working on blockchain applications
• Amita Reddy Research Fellowship: INR 2,00,000 for students pursuing postgraduate studies in CS
• Shivani Patel Global Scholars Program: For students planning to study abroad with a stipend of INR 3,00,000
• Suresh Babu Cybersecurity Excellence: INR 1,20,000 for advanced cybersecurity projects
• Anil Kumar Future Leaders Award: INR 1,50,000 for students with entrepreneurial aspirations

Government Scholarships

Students from SC/ST/OBC categories and economically weaker sections can avail government scholarships:

• Scholarship for Higher Education (SHE): Up to INR 1,50,000 annually for students from marginalized communities
• Post-Matric Scholarship: INR 1,20,000 for SC/ST students pursuing undergraduate studies
• OBC Non-Creamy Layer Scholarship: INR 1,00,000 for OBC students meeting eligibility criteria
• Minority Community Scholarship: For students from minority communities with a minimum CGPA of 7.0
• Women Education Scholarship: INR 1,00,000 annually for female students from low-income families

Corporate Scholarships

Several multinational corporations offer scholarships to DSU students:

• Microsoft Research Fellowship: INR 3,00,000 annually for students excelling in AI/ML research
• Google India Scholarship: For students pursuing advanced degrees in CS with a stipend of INR 2,50,000
• IBM Academic Excellence Award: INR 1,50,000 for outstanding academic performance
• Cisco Networking Academy Scholarship: INR 1,00,000 for students specializing in networking technologies
• Oracle University Scholarship: For students working on database management projects
• Wipro Scholars Program: INR 1,20,000 annually for students with strong programming skills
• TCS iON Scholarship: INR 1,50,000 for students in emerging technology domains
• HCL Technologies Excellence Award: INR 1,00,000 for students with technical innovations
• Infosys Foundation Scholarship: INR 1,20,000 for students pursuing software engineering
• Amazon Web Services (AWS) Student Grant: INR 1,50,000 for cloud computing research projects

Scholarship Application Process

The application process varies depending on the scholarship type:

1. Institute-Wide Scholarships: Students must submit an online application form along with academic transcripts and income certificates by the deadline specified on the university website.
2. Alumni & Donor Scholarships: Applications are submitted through the Alumni Relations Office, requiring a recommendation letter from faculty members and proof of financial need or academic excellence.
3. Government Scholarships: Students must register with the respective state or central authority and provide documents such as caste certificates, income certificates, and academic records.
4. Corporate Scholarships: Applications are typically made through the university's Career Development Center, which facilitates connections with corporate partners. Detailed project proposals and academic performance records are required.

All scholarship applications undergo a thorough review process involving faculty members and administrative staff. Shortlisted candidates may be called for interviews or presentations to demonstrate their eligibility.

Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria for each scholarship vary based on the funding source:

• Academic performance: Minimum CGPA of 7.0 for most scholarships
• Financial need: Income certificate required for need-based scholarships
• Category: SC/ST/OBC/PwD students may have relaxed criteria or additional benefits
• Research involvement: Some scholarships prioritize students engaged in research projects
• Entrepreneurship: Special grants are available for student startups and innovation initiatives

The university also provides guidance to students on preparing strong scholarship applications, including tips on writing effective essays and presenting academic achievements.