Overview of Scholarships

Nirma University Ahmedabad is committed to making quality education accessible to all deserving students, regardless of their financial background. The university offers a comprehensive range of scholarships designed to support academic excellence, research initiatives, and student development.

Institute-Wide Scholarships

The university provides several merit-based scholarships that reward outstanding academic performance:

• MCM Scholarship: Awarded to students with exceptional grades in their qualifying examinations. The scholarship covers full tuition fees for one year.
• President's Award: Recognizes students who demonstrate excellence in both academics and extracurricular activities. Recipients receive a cash award of INR 50,000 annually.
• Research Excellence Award: Supports students engaged in research projects with potential for publication or patent applications. The award includes funding for research materials and travel to conferences.

Donor/Alumni Scholarships

Several donor and alumni scholarships are available specifically for students in engineering disciplines:

• Dr. Ramesh Patel Memorial Scholarship: Named after a distinguished alumnus, this scholarship supports students pursuing chemical engineering with a focus on sustainable development projects.
• Shah Family Foundation Fellowship: Offers financial assistance to students from underprivileged backgrounds studying in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering.
• Nirma Alumni Association Grant: Aims to encourage innovation and entrepreneurship among students by supporting their startup ideas or research initiatives.
• Sunil Mehta Memorial Scholarship: Designed for students excelling in mechanical engineering, particularly those interested in renewable energy technologies.
• Vijay Shah Endowment: Provides support for students specializing in environmental engineering and sustainability studies.

External Government Scholarships

Nirma University students are encouraged to apply for government-sponsored scholarships that offer substantial financial support:

• SC/ST Scholarship Scheme: Provides financial assistance to students from Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe categories, covering tuition fees and monthly stipends.
• Minority Community Scholarship: Supports students from minority communities with full or partial fee waivers and monthly allowances.
• Women's Education Scholarship: Encourages female students to pursue engineering degrees by offering financial support for tuition and living expenses.
• Defense Personnel Children Scholarship: Offers scholarships for children of defense personnel, including tuition fee waivers and monthly stipends.

Corporate Scholarships

Several corporate entities collaborate with Nirma University to provide scholarships for engineering students:

• Infosys Foundation Scholarship: Supports students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds with full tuition fee coverage and monthly stipend.
• Tata Trusts Educational Grant: Offers financial assistance for students pursuing higher studies in science and technology fields.
• Cognizant Technology Solutions Fellowship: Provides scholarships for students excelling in computer science and data analytics.
• Microsoft Research Scholarship: Supports research projects in artificial intelligence and machine learning with funding for equipment and travel.

Application Process

The application process for various scholarships at Nirma University involves several steps:

1. Eligibility Check: Students must meet the specific criteria outlined for each scholarship program.
2. Document Submission: Required documents include academic transcripts, income certificates, and recommendation letters.
3. Selection Committee Review: Applications are reviewed by a dedicated committee comprising faculty members and administrative staff.
4. Award Notification: Successful candidates are notified via email and official communication channels.

Eligibility Criteria

Each scholarship has specific eligibility criteria based on academic performance, financial status, or special achievements:

• Academic Excellence: Minimum CGPA of 8.0 for merit-based scholarships.
• Financial Need: Proof of income below specified thresholds for need-based grants.
• Special Achievements: Recognition in national-level competitions or research publications.