Institute-Wide Scholarships
Modern College of Commerce and Management Chennai offers several scholarships to support meritorious and financially disadvantaged students. These include:
- MCM Merit Scholarship: Awarded to top-performing students in the first year based on academic performance.
- MCM Need-Based Scholarship: Designed for students from economically weaker sections with demonstrated financial need.
- MCM Sports Excellence Scholarship: Recognizes outstanding achievements in sports and extracurricular activities.
- MCM Research Fellowship: Supports students pursuing research projects under faculty mentorship.
Donor/Alumni Scholarships
The college has established several donor-driven scholarship programs funded by alumni and corporate sponsors. These include:
- Dr. Ramesh Kumar Memorial Scholarship: Named after a distinguished alumnus, this scholarship supports students excelling in finance and economics.
- Priya Sharma Leadership Award: For students demonstrating exceptional leadership skills and community service.
- Suresh Menon Excellence in Marketing: Supports students pursuing excellence in marketing and branding.
- Financial Technology Innovation Fund: Focused on students working on fintech-related research or startups.
- Supply Chain Management Excellence Award: For students excelling in operations and logistics.
Government Scholarships
Students from various categories are eligible for government-sponsored scholarships, including:
- SC/ST Scholarship: Provided by the state government for students belonging to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.
- OBC Non-Creamy Layer Scholarship: Available for students in the OBC category who do not fall under the creamy layer.
- PwD Scholarships: For students with disabilities, covering tuition and other educational expenses.
- Minority Education Scholarship: Offered to students from minority communities to promote higher education.
Corporate Scholarships
Several corporations have partnered with the college to offer scholarships to deserving students. These include:
- Accenture Leadership Scholarship: For students pursuing careers in IT consulting and digital transformation.
- Deloitte Future Leaders Program: Supports students interested in finance, strategy, and analytics.
- TCS Academic Excellence Award: Recognizes outstanding academic performance in engineering and management.
- Amazon Career Choice Program: Offers financial support for students interested in tech and data science careers.
Application Process
Students interested in applying for scholarships must submit their applications through the college’s official portal. The application process includes:
- Online registration and profile creation
- Submission of required documents such as mark sheets, income certificates, and identity proofs
- Document verification by the scholarship committee
- Selection based on merit and need criteria
- Notification of results via email and SMS
Applications are typically due by the end of July each year, with notifications sent out in August. Students are encouraged to apply early to ensure consideration for multiple scholarships.