Institute-Wide Scholarships
Patel College of Science and Technology offers several scholarships to ensure that financial constraints do not hinder academic excellence.
- MCM Scholarship: Awarded to students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. The scholarship covers full tuition fees and partial hostel charges.
- Merit-Based Excellence Scholarship: Given to top-performing students based on CGPA and performance in competitive exams.
- Women Empowerment Scholarship: Supports female students pursuing STEM disciplines with full coverage of tuition and hostel fees.
- Research Excellence Fellowship: Awarded to students demonstrating exceptional research potential, covering expenses for conferences and publications.
- Campus Leadership Award: Recognizes students who have demonstrated leadership in student organizations or community service.
Donor/Alumni Scholarships
Several donor and alumni scholarships are available to support deserving students. These include:
- Dr. Rajesh Sharma Memorial Scholarship: Named after a prominent faculty member, awarded to students excelling in physics and engineering.
- Priya Patel Foundation Award: Supports students pursuing biochemistry or molecular biology research.
- Anil Mehta Excellence Award: Recognizes students with outstanding performance in data analytics and AI.
- Sunita Gupta Memorial Fellowship: For students working on sustainable technology projects.
- Virendra Singh Innovation Grant: Supports student-led innovation projects in renewable energy.
Government Scholarships
Students can also apply for government-funded scholarships that are widely available across India:
- Scholarship for Higher Education (SHE): Offered by the Ministry of Human Resource Development for students from SC/ST/OBC categories.
- PM Scholarship for Girl Students: Supports female students pursuing higher education in STEM fields.
- Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY): Provides skill development training and financial support to students from low-income families.
- Post-Matric Scholarship: Offered by state governments for students continuing education after matriculation.
- University Grants Commission (UGC) Fellowship: For students pursuing postgraduate degrees in science disciplines.
Corporate Scholarships
Several multinational corporations and industry leaders provide scholarships to students at Patel College of Science and Technology:
- Google India Scholarship: Supports students from underrepresented communities in computer science and engineering.
- Microsoft Research Fellowship: For students with exceptional research capabilities in AI, data science, and software engineering.
- Amazon Scholars Program: Provides financial support to students excelling in technical fields.
- IBM Academic Initiative: Offers scholarships for students pursuing courses related to cloud computing, data analytics, and artificial intelligence.
- Infosys Foundation Scholarship: For students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds with academic excellence.
Application Process
The application process varies depending on the scholarship type. Generally, students must submit:
- Academic transcripts
- Income certificate or proof of financial need
- Recommendation letters from faculty members
- Personal statement or essay
- Proof of identity and residence
Applications are typically reviewed by a committee comprising faculty members, administrators, and alumni. The selection process emphasizes academic merit, leadership qualities, and financial need.