Institute-Wide Scholarships
Government Girls Polytechnic Bilaspur offers several merit-based and need-based scholarships to support deserving students. These scholarships are designed to ensure that financial constraints do not hinder academic excellence.
- MCM Scholarship: Awarded annually to top-performing students in the first year of engineering. The scholarship amount is INR 50,000 per semester for three years, covering tuition and hostel fees.
- Merit Cum Means Scholarship: Available for students who maintain a CGPA above 8.0 and come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. The scholarship provides INR 30,000 per semester for four years.
- Women Empowerment Scholarship: Specifically designed for female students from rural areas or minority communities. This scholarship offers INR 25,000 per semester for three years to support academic and extracurricular activities.
Donor/Alumni Scholarships
The college has established partnerships with several alumni and donors who contribute to scholarship funds for students pursuing engineering disciplines. These scholarships are often targeted at specific categories of students or those excelling in particular areas.
- Rajiv Gandhi Scholarship Fund: Established by the alumni network, this fund provides INR 40,000 per semester to students who demonstrate exceptional academic performance and community service.
- Premium Engineering Excellence Award: Offered by a prominent alumnus in the IT sector, this scholarship awards INR 50,000 annually to top engineering students with an emphasis on innovation and leadership skills.
- Indira Gandhi Women's Education Initiative: A donor-funded program providing INR 35,000 per semester for female students from low-income families, supporting both tuition and living expenses.
- Future Leaders Foundation: Supports students interested in entrepreneurship and innovation by awarding INR 45,000 annually to those who show potential in developing new business ideas or projects.
- Global Engineering Excellence Fund: Established by an alumnus working internationally, this scholarship provides INR 60,000 per semester for students pursuing research-oriented engineering projects with global relevance.
External Government and Corporate Scholarships
In addition to internal scholarships, Government Girls Polytechnic Bilaspur students are encouraged to apply for external funding opportunities that can supplement their education expenses. These include national-level and corporate-sponsored programs.
- Scholarship for Higher Education (SHE): Offered by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, this scholarship provides INR 25,000 per month for up to two years to meritorious students from economically backward classes.
- Prime Minister's Scholarship for Girl Students: A government initiative aimed at promoting higher education among girl students. The scholarship offers INR 20,000 per month for three years to students pursuing technical courses after Class XII.
- Infosys Foundation Scholarship: Provides financial support for engineering students with a focus on research and innovation. The scholarship covers full tuition fees and provides INR 15,000 per month for four years.
- Microsoft Research Fellowship: Offered to students pursuing advanced studies in computer science and engineering. The fellowship includes INR 20,000 per month and support for research activities in collaboration with Microsoft labs.
- Google India Scholarship Program: Supports students who wish to pursue undergraduate or postgraduate degrees in technical fields. The scholarship offers INR 15,000 per month for two years, including full tuition coverage.
Application Process
All scholarship applications are processed through the college's online portal. Students must submit relevant documents such as mark sheets, income certificates, caste certificates (if applicable), and a personal statement outlining their academic achievements and future goals. The selection committee evaluates each application based on merit, need, and alignment with the scholarship objectives.
The process is transparent and involves multiple stages of review, including documentation verification and interviews for select candidates. Successful applicants are notified via email and posted on the college website within two weeks of the deadline.