Institute-Wide Scholarships
Government Girls Polytechnic Almora offers several scholarships to support meritorious and economically disadvantaged students:
- MCM Scholarship: Awarded annually to top-performing students in their final year. The scholarship amount ranges from INR 10,000 to INR 50,000 based on merit.
- Merit-Based Merit Scholarship: For students who secure more than 80% marks in their board exams or equivalent examinations.
- Need-Based Financial Aid: Provides partial or full fee waivers to students from low-income families.
Alumni & Donor Scholarships
A number of alumni and donors have established scholarships specifically for students in this program:
- Dr. Anjali Sharma Memorial Scholarship: For female students pursuing Computer Science Engineering with a focus on innovation and leadership.
- Priya Foundation Scholarship: Supports students from rural areas to encourage technical education.
- Rajesh Kumar Trust Scholarship: Offers financial assistance for students in Electronics and Communication Engineering.
- Deepika Educational Trust: Provides scholarships for students specializing in Mechanical Engineering.
- Sunil Gupta Memorial Fund: Supports female students interested in pursuing higher studies in engineering or management.
Government & Corporate Scholarships
In addition to internal funding, students can apply for external government and corporate scholarships:
- PMKVY (Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana): Provides training and financial assistance for skill development.
- NSS Scholarships: For students involved in social service and community engagement.
- Scholarship for Girls in STEM: Offered by the Ministry of Education for female students pursuing science, technology, engineering, or mathematics.
- Google India Fellowship: Supports students interested in research and development projects in computer science.
- Cisco Networking Academy Scholarship: For students interested in networking and cybersecurity.
Scholarship Application Process
To apply for any scholarship, students must:
- Fill out the online application form available on the institute's website.
- Submit required documents such as mark sheets, income certificates, and identity proofs.
- Attend an interview or written test if shortlisted.
- Receive notification via email or SMS regarding the status of the application.