Scholarship Programs Overview

Major S D Singh University Farrukhabad recognizes the importance of financial support for students from diverse economic backgrounds. The university offers a comprehensive range of scholarship programs designed to encourage academic excellence, promote research, and ensure equal access to quality education.

Institute-Wide Scholarships

The university provides several merit-based and need-based scholarships to deserving students across all programs. These scholarships are awarded based on performance in entrance exams, academic records, and financial status.

MCM Scholarship (Merit Cum Means)

This scholarship is awarded to students who score above a certain percentile in their qualifying examination and demonstrate financial need. It covers up to 70% of the tuition fee for the first year and can be extended for subsequent years based on performance.

President's Scholarship

Offered annually to top-performing students in each branch, this scholarship provides full tuition fee waiver and a monthly stipend of INR 5000 for four years.

University Merit Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to students who rank within the top 10% in their respective branches. It covers 100% of tuition fees and provides an additional annual allowance of INR 10,000.

Alumni and Donor Scholarships

The university has established partnerships with several alumni networks and donors who contribute to scholarship funds specifically for Computer Science and Engineering students.

Dr. Ramesh Kumar Memorial Scholarship

Named after the department head, this scholarship supports students pursuing research in artificial intelligence and machine learning. It provides INR 20,000 per month for two years.

Priya Sharma Excellence in Cybersecurity Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to students excelling in cybersecurity-related coursework and projects. It covers full tuition fees and provides a monthly stipend of INR 15,000.

Suresh Patel Cloud Computing Research Fellowship

Designed for students interested in cloud computing and distributed systems, this fellowship offers INR 25,000 per month for one year.

Anjali Gupta User Experience Design Award

This award supports students working on human-computer interaction projects. It provides INR 10,000 per semester for three semesters.

Manoj Yadav Database Management Excellence Award

Recognizing outstanding performance in database management systems, this award offers INR 12,000 per semester for two years.

External Scholarships

Students are encouraged to explore external scholarship opportunities provided by government bodies and private organizations.

Government of India Scholarships

• PMKVY (Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana): Provides skill development training for students in IT and engineering fields.
• SWAYAM (Study Webs of Active Learning for Young Aspiring Minds): Offers free online courses and financial support for higher education.
• National Scholarship Portal: Centralized platform for various scholarships including SC/ST, OBC, EWS, and minority community scholarships.

Cosmopolitan Scholarships

• Microsoft India Student Partners Program: Offers scholarships to top-performing students in computer science and engineering.
• Google India Student Scholarship: Awards scholarships to students excelling in AI, ML, and software engineering.
• Amazon Scholars Program: Provides financial support to students pursuing careers in cloud computing and data analytics.

Corporate Sponsors

• Tata Consultancy Services (TCS): Offers scholarships for students in IT, engineering, and related disciplines.
• Infosys: Provides financial assistance to meritorious students from low-income families.
• Wipro: Offers scholarships and internships for students in computer science and engineering programs.

Application Process

All scholarship applications must be submitted through the university's official portal. The application process includes:

1. Eligibility verification
2. Document submission (academic transcripts, income certificate, etc.)
3. Selection committee review
4. Notification of results

Students are advised to start the application process early and ensure all documents are up-to-date.