Institute-Wide Scholarships
Government Polytechnic College, Hoshangabad MP, provides several scholarship schemes to support students financially. These include:
- MCM (Merit Cum Means) Scholarship: Awarded to students who demonstrate academic excellence and financial need. The amount ranges from 5000 to 15000 INR per semester based on performance.
- SC/ST Reservation Scholarship: Specifically for students belonging to Scheduled Castes or Scheduled Tribes, offering a monthly stipend of 2000 INR.
- PwD (Persons with Disabilities) Scholarship: Designed for students with disabilities, providing an additional allowance of 3000 INR per month.
- Girl Student Scholarship: Aims to encourage female participation in technical education by offering a monthly stipend of 1500 INR.
- Disability Support Grant: For students with physical impairments, covering assistive devices and accessibility modifications.
Donor/Alumni Scholarships
The college collaborates with alumni networks and philanthropists to provide additional financial assistance through:
- Alumni Foundation Grant: Funded by successful alumni, this scholarship supports students pursuing higher education or research projects.
- Bharat Sevak Society Scholarship: Sponsored by a prominent NGO, it covers tuition fees for students from low-income families.
- Shiksha Bharati Trust Fellowship: Offers full-time support to meritorious students in their final year of study.
- Indian Institute of Technology Alumni Fund: Provides grants for international internships and research opportunities.
- Maharashtra Education Society Grant: For students aiming to pursue postgraduate studies in engineering disciplines.
External Government Scholarships
Students can also apply for government-sponsored scholarships that are open to all eligible candidates:
- Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY): Offers financial support for skill development courses and certification programs.
- Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY): Aims to provide rural youth with employment opportunities through vocational training.
- Scholarship for Technical Education: Funded by the Ministry of Skill Development, this program supports students from economically weaker sections.
- Central Sector Scholarship Scheme: Provides financial assistance to students from minority communities and other disadvantaged groups.
- National Scholarship Portal: Offers access to multiple government scholarships based on income, caste, and educational criteria.
Corporate Scholarships
Several multinational corporations have partnered with the college to provide scholarship opportunities:
- Tata Trusts Scholarship: Covers tuition fees for students excelling in STEM subjects.
- Infosys Foundation Fellowship: Supports students engaged in community service and social impact projects.
- Microsoft India Education Grant: For students demonstrating exceptional academic performance in computer science.
- Cisco Networking Academy Grant: Provides financial support for students enrolled in networking and cybersecurity courses.
- Google India Scholarship Program: Offers funding for students pursuing technical degrees and internships.
The application process for these scholarships is generally straightforward, requiring submission of academic transcripts, income certificates, and supporting documents. Detailed guidelines are available on the college website and through the scholarship office.