Scholarship Overview
Engineering College Nowgong recognizes the importance of financial assistance in ensuring that all meritorious students can pursue their education without economic constraints. The college offers a wide range of scholarships to support students from diverse backgrounds.
Institute-Wide Scholarships
The college provides several scholarships based on academic performance, financial need, and other criteria:
- MCM Scholarship (Merit Cum Means): Awarded to top-performing students based on both academics and family income.
- SC/ST Merit Scholarship: For students belonging to Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe communities who excel academically.
- Girl Child Education Scholarship: Designed to encourage girls to pursue higher education in engineering.
- Disability Support Grant: Financial aid for students with disabilities to meet their educational needs.
- Research Excellence Fellowship: For students involved in research projects and academic publications.
Donor and Alumni Scholarships
The college has established partnerships with donors and alumni who contribute to scholarship funds:
- Rajendra Prasad Memorial Scholarship Fund: Established by the alumni association for outstanding students.
- Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Excellence Award: Named after the great leader, awarded to students excelling in social science and engineering disciplines.
- Premchand Singh Scholarship: For students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
- Suresh Kumar Foundation Scholarship: For students pursuing research in sustainable technologies.
- Vishal Mehta Memorial Fund: Supporting students in the field of artificial intelligence and machine learning.
- Anil Sharma Excellence Scholarship: For students demonstrating exceptional leadership qualities.
- Prakash Jha Educational Trust: Offering scholarships for students from rural areas.
- Rajesh Kumar Memorial Award: For students excelling in entrepreneurship and innovation.
- Deepa Reddy Foundation Scholarship: Supporting students in biomedical engineering.
- Sunil Gupta Excellence Grant: For students involved in community service projects.
Government Scholarships
Students can also apply for government scholarships that are available under various schemes:
- Pradhan Mantri Vidya Payash Yojana (PMVY): Provides financial support to students from low-income families.
- Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA): Offers scholarships for students from economically weaker sections.
- Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme: For students pursuing higher education after completing 10th grade.
- Central Sector Scholarship for Students with Disabilities: Financial aid for students with physical disabilities.
- National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship (NMM): For meritorious students from SC/ST communities.
- Swarna Jayanti Shahari Rozgar Yojana (SJSRY): For urban poor children pursuing education.
Corporate Scholarships
Several corporations and organizations provide scholarships to students at Engineering College Nowgong:
- Tata Trusts: Offers scholarships for students from underprivileged backgrounds.
- Infosys Foundation: Provides support for students excelling in engineering and technology.
- Microsoft India Foundation: Supports students with innovative ideas and research projects.
- Google India Scholarships: For students pursuing computer science and related fields.
- Amazon Scholars Program: Offers financial assistance to students from low-income families.
- Adobe Research Fellowship: For students interested in research and development in technology.
- Cognizant Foundation Scholarship: Supports students in STEM disciplines.
- HCL Technologies Scholarships: For students with exceptional academic records.
- IBM Educational Grant: For students engaged in technology research and innovation.
Application Process
The application process for scholarships involves several steps:
- Eligibility Check: Ensure you meet the criteria set by the scholarship provider.
- Document Preparation: Gather necessary documents such as mark sheets, income certificates, and identity proof.
- Online Application: Submit applications through the college portal or directly to the respective organizations.
- Selection Process: Applications are reviewed by a committee based on merit and other factors.
- Notification: Successful applicants are notified via email or SMS.
Scholarship Criteria
The criteria for each scholarship vary, but typically include:
- Academic Performance: Minimum CGPA or percentage requirement.
- Financial Need: Proof of income and family background.
- Extracurricular Activities: Participation in sports, arts, or community service.
- Leadership Skills: Demonstrated leadership through student organizations or projects.
- Research Involvement: Active participation in research projects or publications.