Institute-Wide Scholarships
The university offers several scholarships to deserving students based on merit, financial need, and academic performance. These include:
- MCM Scholarship (Merit Cum Means): Awarded to top-performing students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
- President's Merit Scholarship: Given to students who rank in the top 5% of their batch.
- Women Empowerment Scholarship: Supports female students pursuing technical degrees.
- SC/ST Reservation Scholarship: Reserved for students belonging to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.
Donor & Alumni Scholarships
Several donors and alumni have established scholarships specifically for Computer Science students:
- Dr. Rameshwar Prasad Memorial Scholarship: For outstanding performance in data science and analytics.
- Srimanta Sankaradeva Excellence Award: Recognizes excellence in software engineering projects.
- Shyamal Chakraborty Foundation Scholarship: Supports students interested in cybersecurity research.
- Anupam Bhattacharya Endowment: For those pursuing AI-related studies and applications.
- Tapan Kumar Chakraborty Fellowship: Focused on database management and cloud computing.
External Scholarships
Students are encouraged to apply for external scholarships from government bodies and corporations:
- Prime Minister's Research Fellowship (PMRF): For students pursuing research degrees in science and technology.
- National Scholarship Portal: Offers various scholarships including those for minority communities and differently-abled students.
- Google India Scholarship Program: Supports students working on open-source projects and contributing to the tech community.
- Microsoft Research India Fellowship: For graduate students engaged in research in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data science.
- IBM Academic Initiative: Provides access to software, tools, and educational resources for students.
Application Process
The application process varies depending on the scholarship type:
- Institute Scholarships: Students must submit an online form along with supporting documents such as income certificates, academic transcripts, and recommendation letters.
- External Scholarships: Applications are typically submitted through dedicated portals or websites. Deadlines vary by scholarship provider.
- Alumni Scholarships: Applications are reviewed by a committee comprising faculty members and alumni representatives. Selection criteria include academic performance, leadership qualities, and community service.
All applications undergo a rigorous evaluation process to ensure fairness and transparency. Recipients are notified via email and receive the scholarship amount within one month of selection.