Scholarships at Durga Soren University Deoghar - CSE Program
Overview of Scholarship Programs
Durga Soren University Deoghar recognizes the importance of financial support in ensuring academic excellence and student success. The university offers a wide array of scholarships designed to cater to different categories of students, including merit-based, need-based, and special category awards.
Institute-Wide Scholarships
The university provides several institute-wide scholarship programs that are available to all students based on academic performance and financial background:
- MCM (Merit Cum Means) Scholarship: Awarded to top-performing students from economically weaker sections. The scholarship covers 50% of tuition fees annually.
- President's Excellence Scholarship: Given to students who rank in the top 5% of their batch. This award includes full tuition fee coverage and a monthly stipend of ₹2,000 for four years.
- University Merit Award: Provided to students with a CGPA of 9.0 or above. The award covers 100% of tuition fees and offers an additional ₹5,000 per month for two years.
Alumni-Based Scholarships
The university has established partnerships with its alumni network to provide targeted scholarships for students in various fields:
- Dr. Suresh Kumar Memorial Scholarship: Funded by the alumni of Durga Soren University Deoghar, this scholarship supports students pursuing research in AI and machine learning.
- Shri Ramakant Singh Excellence Award: Designed for students with exceptional leadership qualities, this award provides ₹20,000 annually for four years.
- Rajesh Chandra Foundation Scholarship: Offered to students from rural backgrounds, covering tuition fees and hostel charges for the duration of their studies.
Corporate and Donor Scholarships
Several organizations have set up dedicated scholarship funds at Durga Soren University Deoghar:
- Tata Group Scholarship: Provides ₹1,00,000 annually to top students in the CSE department.
- Infosys Foundation Grant: Offers ₹50,000 per year for students working on innovation projects in data science and cloud computing.
- Wipro Education Fund: Supports students interested in software development and embedded systems with up to ₹75,000 annually.
- Cognizant Academic Excellence Award: Given to students excelling in cybersecurity research with a scholarship of ₹1,20,000 per year.
- Microsoft Research Fellowship: For students conducting advanced research in artificial intelligence and robotics.
Government Scholarships
Durga Soren University Deoghar students can also benefit from government-funded scholarships:
- PMKVY (Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana): Offers skill development training and financial assistance to students in technical disciplines.
- Scholarship for Girl Students: Provided by the Ministry of Women and Child Development, covering full tuition fees and monthly stipend.
- SC/ST Scholarship Scheme: Ensures access to education for students from reserved categories with full fee waiver and living support.
- Disabled Student Support Grant: Aims to make higher education accessible to students with disabilities by covering special needs and assistive devices.
Application Process
The application process for scholarships varies depending on the type:
- Institute-Wide Scholarships: Students must submit an online application form along with supporting documents such as income certificate, academic transcripts, and a personal statement.
- Alumni-Based Scholarships: Applications are reviewed by the alumni board based on merit and need. Selection criteria include academic performance, extracurricular activities, and community service involvement.
- Corporate and Donor Scholarships: Students should contact the respective company or foundation directly to obtain application forms and guidelines.
- Government Schemes: Applications are submitted through the university's designated portal or via the official government website. Eligibility requirements differ for each scheme, so students must carefully review the guidelines before applying.
All scholarship applications are evaluated by a committee comprising faculty members and administrative staff. Shortlisted candidates undergo an interview round to assess their suitability for the award.