Institute-Wide Scholarships
LAXMIPATI INSTITUTE OE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY BHOPAL offers several scholarships to support meritorious and economically disadvantaged students:
- MCM Scholarship: Awarded to top performers in the entrance examination with full tuition fee waiver.
- Merit Scholarships: Available for students who rank among the top 10% in their respective streams, covering partial fees.
- Need-Based Financial Aid: Provided to students from low-income families to cover hostel and mess charges.
Alumni and Donor Scholarships
The institute has partnerships with alumni and donors who contribute to scholarship funds:
- Dr. Ramesh Gupta Memorial Scholarship: Named after a prominent alumnus, this scholarship supports students pursuing research in renewable energy.
- Anil Mehta Excellence Scholarship: Offered annually to students excelling in cybersecurity and data analytics.
- Priya Sharma Research Fellowship: Supports students engaged in materials science and nanotechnology projects.
- Virendra Singh Innovation Fund: Provides funding for student startups and innovation initiatives.
External Scholarships
Students are encouraged to apply for external scholarships from government bodies and corporate sponsors:
- Prime Minister's Research Fellowship (PMRF): Available to students pursuing research at IITs and IISc.
- National Scholarship Portal: Offers various scholarships for students from SC/ST/OBC categories.
- Google India Scholarship Program: Supports students in computer science and engineering fields.
- Microsoft Research India Fellowship: Provides funding for research-oriented students in AI and machine learning.
- IBM Academic Initiative: Offers grants to support student projects in data science and analytics.
Scholarship Application Process
The application process for scholarships involves the following steps:
- Students must fill out an online application form on the institute's website.
- Required documents include academic transcripts, income certificates, and recommendation letters.
- Selection committees review applications based on merit, need, and alignment with scholarship criteria.
- Selected students are notified via email and receive their awards within two weeks of selection.