Institute-Wide Scholarships
K K VIGYAN AVAM VYAVASIK ADHYAYAN MAHAVIDHYALAYA offers several scholarships to support meritorious and economically disadvantaged students. The most prominent of these is the MCM (Merit Cum Means) Scholarship, which provides full or partial fee waivers based on academic performance and family income.
The MCM Scholarship covers tuition fees and hostel charges for students who secure top ranks in their qualifying examinations and come from low-income families. The scholarship amount varies between ₹50,000 to ₹2,00,000 per annum depending on the level of need and merit.
Additionally, there is a Merit Scholarship specifically for students excelling in science and mathematics subjects, which provides financial support ranging from ₹10,000 to ₹50,000 annually. This scholarship aims to encourage academic excellence and research engagement among students.
Alumni Scholarships
The institution maintains a robust network of alumni who contribute significantly to student welfare through scholarships and mentorship programs.
The Dr. Anil Kumar Singh Memorial Scholarship is awarded annually to students showing exceptional promise in computational biology and data analytics. This scholarship provides ₹75,000 per annum for three years and is named after the renowned faculty member.
The Priya Sharma Excellence in Data Analytics Award supports students pursuing research projects in data science and business intelligence. Recipients receive ₹60,000 annually for two years to fund their academic and research endeavors.
The Ramesh Mehta Entrepreneurship Scholarship is designed for students with innovative ideas and entrepreneurial aspirations. It provides ₹50,000 per annum for one year to support prototype development or startup incubation activities.
The Sunita Patel Sustainable Technology Fund supports projects that focus on environmental sustainability and green business practices. This scholarship offers ₹40,000 annually for two years.
The Arvind Gupta Innovation Fellowship provides full funding for students who demonstrate exceptional creativity in AI and machine learning applications. The fellowship includes a stipend of ₹30,000 per month for one year along with access to advanced lab facilities.
External Government Scholarships
Several government scholarships are available to students based on specific criteria such as caste, gender, or economic status.
The National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme (NMMSS) provides financial assistance to meritorious students from low-income families. The scholarship amount is ₹2,000 per month for undergraduate studies and ₹3,000 per month for postgraduate studies.
The Prime Minister's Research Fellowship (PMRF) offers full funding for research-based postgraduate programs in premier institutions. Students selected under this scheme receive a stipend of ₹31,000 per month for two years.
The University Grants Commission (UGC) provides scholarships to students pursuing higher education in science and business studies. The UGC scholarship amounts to ₹5,000 per month for postgraduate students.
Corporate Scholarships
Corporate entities also play a significant role in supporting student education through various scholarship initiatives.
The Google India Scholarship Program supports students pursuing degrees in computer science and related fields. Recipients receive ₹2,00,000 annually for three years to cover tuition fees and living expenses.
The Microsoft Research Fellowship provides funding for research projects in artificial intelligence and data analytics. The fellowship offers ₹1,50,000 per year for two years.
The Amazon Scholars Program supports students with a focus on technology innovation and entrepreneurship. The scholarship includes ₹1,00,000 per year for one year.
The IBM Excellence in Data Science Award provides financial support to students working on data science projects. The award covers ₹75,000 annually for two years.
Application Process
Applications for all scholarship programs are submitted through the official portal of K K VIGYAN AVAM VYAVASIK ADHYAYAN MAHAVIDHYALAYA. The application process involves filling out an online form, uploading necessary documents, and submitting them before the specified deadline.
For institute-wide scholarships, students must demonstrate academic excellence and financial need. Eligibility criteria are determined based on previous academic performance, family income, and other relevant factors.
Alumni and donor scholarships require a detailed project proposal or research plan along with letters of recommendation from faculty members. The selection committee evaluates the merit of each application and chooses recipients accordingly.