Institute-Wide Scholarships

MPI Chennai offers a range of scholarships to ensure that financial constraints do not hinder academic excellence:

• MCM Scholarship: Named after the founder, this scholarship supports meritorious students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
• Academic Excellence Award: Recognizes top-performing students in each semester with cash rewards and certificates.
• Research Merit Fund: Supports students involved in research projects or innovation challenges.
• Entrepreneurship Initiative Grant: Provides seed funding for student startups or business ideas.

Alumni and Donor Scholarships

Several alumni and donors have established scholarships specifically for students in this department:

1. Dr. Ramesh Foundation Scholarship: Supports students excelling in mechanical engineering with a focus on innovation.
2. Infosys Leadership Award: Recognizes students who demonstrate leadership qualities in academic and extracurricular activities.
3. Google India Scholars Program: Offers scholarships to students pursuing computer science and related fields.
4. Microsoft Research Fellowship: Supports research-oriented students working on projects related to artificial intelligence and data science.
5. Cisco Networking Excellence Award: Provides financial support for students preparing for networking certifications.
6. Amazon Web Services (AWS) Scholarships: Supports students interested in cloud computing and web development.
7. IBM Academic Initiative: Offers grants to students working on enterprise-level software projects.
8. Tata Motors Engineering Excellence Award: Recognizes outstanding performance in automotive engineering programs.
9. Flipkart Student Innovation Fund: Provides funding for students developing innovative solutions in e-commerce and logistics.
10. Samsung Research Grant: Supports students pursuing research in mobile computing and embedded systems.

External Government and Corporate Scholarships

Students can also access scholarships offered by external organizations:

• National Scholarship Portal: Provides financial aid to students from SC, ST, OBC, and minority communities.
• PM-KUSUM Scheme: Offers incentives for students pursuing renewable energy-related engineering programs.
• Department of Science and Technology (DST) Scholarships: Supports research-oriented students in science and engineering disciplines.
• Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) Grants: Provides funding for projects related to electronics, IT, and telecommunications.
• University Grants Commission (UGC) Fellowships: Offers financial support for students pursuing higher studies in science and engineering.
• Samsung India Education Initiative: Supports students with scholarships and educational grants in technology-related fields.

Application Process

The application process for each scholarship involves:

1. Eligibility verification by the respective authority
2. Filling out an online application form
3. Submitting required documents (mark sheets, income certificates, etc.)
4. Review and selection by a committee
5. Notification of results via email or portal

Students are encouraged to apply early and stay updated on scholarship announcements through the institute’s official website and student portal.