Institutional Scholarships
NMV University Virudhunagar offers a robust scholarship framework aimed at supporting meritorious and economically disadvantaged students. The institute-wide scholarships include:
- Merit Cum Merit Scholarship (MCM): Awarded to top-performing students in the first year, covering up to 100% of tuition fees.
- Need-Based Financial Aid: Available for students from low-income families, covering partial or full tuition and hostel charges.
- Alumni Foundation Scholarship: Funded by alumni donations, this scholarship supports students pursuing research projects or entrepreneurial ventures.
In addition to these institutional scholarships, several donor/alumni scholarships are available specifically for students in the engineering department:
- Rajendran Memorial Trust Scholarship
- Sharma Family Foundation Fellowship
- Bhatia Educational Trust Award
- Maheshwari Alumni Fund
- Gupta Endowment Fund
- Pandey Research Grant
- Nair Excellence Award
- Srinivasan Prize for Innovation
- Rajput Foundation Scholarship
- Kumar Educational Initiative
- Chauhan Merit Award
- Patel Foundation Fellowship
- Jain Excellence Scholarship
- Agrawal Entrepreneurship Grant
- Bhandari Legacy Fund
External Scholarships
External scholarships from government and corporate bodies include:
- Prime Minister's Research Fellowship (PMRF)
- National Science Foundation Grant
- Infosys Foundation Scholarship Program
- Tata Trusts Student Support Scheme
- Microsoft Research Award
- Google India Fellowship
- Samsung Global Innovation Fellowship
- Oracle University Excellence Award
- Adobe Academic Excellence Award
- IBM Academic Initiative Grant
The application process for each scholarship involves submitting academic transcripts, a personal statement, recommendation letters, and sometimes an interview. The university's Scholarship Office provides dedicated assistance throughout the application period.
Application Process
The scholarship application process begins with students filling out an online form detailing their academic achievements, financial background, and extracurricular activities. Required documents include:
- Academic transcript (10th, 12th, and current semester marks)
- Income certificate or proof of family income
- Character certificate from school/college principal
- Recommendation letters from teachers or mentors
- Personal statement outlining goals and motivations
Applications are reviewed by a panel comprising faculty members, financial officers, and alumni representatives. Shortlisted candidates may be invited for an interview or written test to assess their suitability.