Overview of Scholarships
MITM is committed to ensuring that financial constraints do not hinder a student's pursuit of quality education. The institute offers various scholarships to support students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds and those who excel academically.
Institute-Wide Scholarships
The institute has established several internal scholarship programs aimed at supporting deserving students. These scholarships are awarded based on academic performance, financial need, and extracurricular achievements.
MCM Scholarship
The MCM (Maya Career Merit) Scholarship is a prestigious award given to top-performing students in their respective disciplines. It covers up to 75% of the tuition fee for the entire duration of the program.
- Eligibility: Top 10% of students in each discipline
- Amount: Up to 1,35,000 INR per year
- Application Process: Based on academic performance and interview
Merit-Based Merit Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to students who demonstrate exceptional academic excellence and leadership potential. It provides full tuition fee coverage for the first year.
- Eligibility: Students with consistent high grades and active participation in extracurricular activities
- Amount: Full tuition fee for the first year
- Application Process: Submission of academic transcripts, recommendation letters, and personal statement
Need-Based Financial Aid
This program supports students from economically weaker sections by providing partial financial assistance to cover hostel and mess charges.
- Eligibility: Students with documented proof of low income
- Amount: Up to 50% of hostel and mess fees
- Application Process: Submission of income certificate, family details, and bank statements
Alumni & Donor Scholarships
The institute receives generous support from its alumni and donors, who contribute to establishing scholarship funds for students in need.
Dr. Ramesh Kumar Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is funded by the alumni network of Dr. Ramesh Kumar, a renowned faculty member at MITM. It supports students pursuing research in AI and Machine Learning.
- Eligibility: Students with high academic scores and interest in AI research
- Amount: 1,00,000 INR per year
- Application Process: Submission of research proposal and recommendation letters
Priya Sharma Excellence Award
Funded by Dr. Priya Sharma, this scholarship supports students excelling in Data Science and Analytics.
- Eligibility: Students with strong academic performance in data science-related subjects
- Amount: 80,000 INR per year
- Application Process: Submission of academic records and project portfolio
Anil Gupta Innovation Fund
This fund supports students working on innovative projects in Embedded Systems and IoT.
- Eligibility: Students with demonstrated interest in hardware development
- Amount: 75,000 INR per year
- Application Process: Submission of project proposal and mentor recommendation
Sunita Patel Sustainability Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to students interested in sustainable engineering and green technologies.
- Eligibility: Students with passion for environmental sustainability
- Amount: 60,000 INR per year
- Application Process: Submission of research proposal and community involvement details
Manoj Mehta Cybersecurity Excellence Award
Funded by alumni in the cybersecurity field, this scholarship supports students specializing in network security and digital forensics.
- Eligibility: Students with interest in cybersecurity and ethical hacking
- Amount: 90,000 INR per year
- Application Process: Submission of technical essays and mentor recommendations
External Scholarships
In addition to internal funding, MITM students can apply for various external scholarships from government bodies and private corporations.
Government Scholarships
The government of India offers several scholarships for students from minority communities, SC/ST, OBC, and differently-abled students. These include:
- Scholarship for College Students (SC/ST): Covers tuition and maintenance costs
- Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme: Provides financial assistance to students from below poverty line families
- National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship (NMM): For meritorious students from economically weaker sections
Corporate Scholarships
Several corporate organizations provide scholarships to students pursuing engineering and management studies. These include:
- Infosys Foundation Scholarship: For students excelling in science and mathematics
- Tata Trusts Scholarship: For students from low-income families
- Cognizant Foundation Scholarship: For students with exceptional academic performance
Scholarship Application Process
Applying for scholarships at MITM is straightforward and transparent. The process includes:
- Eligibility Check: Review the eligibility criteria for each scholarship
- Document Preparation: Gather necessary documents such as academic transcripts, income certificates, and recommendation letters
- Application Submission: Fill out the online application form and upload required documents
- Selection Process: Review by committee based on merit and need
- Notification: Successful applicants are notified via email or SMS