Scholarships
SARDAR VALLABH Bhai PATEL MAHAVIDYALAYA is committed to ensuring that financial barriers do not hinder academic excellence. The institution offers a wide range of scholarships to support students at various stages of their education.
Institute-Wide Scholarships
The institute provides several merit-based and need-based scholarships to deserving students:
- MCM Scholarship: Awarded to top-performing students in the first year, covering 100% tuition fees.
- Merit Cum Means Scholarship: For students with consistent academic performance and financial need, providing up to INR 50,000 annually.
- SC/ST Category Scholarship: Fully funded for students from Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.
- PwD Scholarship: Dedicated support for students with disabilities, covering tuition and hostel charges.
Alumni & Donor Scholarships
The following alumni and donor scholarships are available specifically for students in the Computer Science program:
- Dr. Rajesh Kumar Memorial Scholarship: For students excelling in AI and Machine Learning research.
- Priya Sharma Excellence Award: Recognizes outstanding contributions to data science projects.
- Amitabh Patel Innovation Fellowship: Supports students working on software engineering or cybersecurity innovations.
- Nisha Reddy Accessibility Grant: Funds projects focused on inclusive technology for individuals with disabilities.
- Suresh Menon Embedded Systems Award: For students developing IoT or embedded system solutions.
- Google India Student Scholarship: Open to students with a strong academic record and research interest in computer science.
- Microsoft Research Fellowship: For students working on advanced topics in AI and cloud computing.
- Amazon Web Services (AWS) Student Grant: Supports students engaged in cloud computing projects.
- Flipkart Internship Scholarship: Covers tuition fees for students who intern at Flipkart.
- Oracle University Scholarship: For students pursuing certifications and advanced database technologies.
- TCS Innovation Challenge Fund: Supports innovative ideas developed by undergraduate students.
- Infosys Foundation Fellowship: For students involved in social impact projects using technology.
- Wipro Global Scholarship: Open to students with a demonstrated interest in global IT challenges.
- Cognizant Leadership Grant: Supports leadership development among Computer Science students.
- HCL Technologies Student Innovation Award: For students working on real-world technology solutions.
Government and Corporate Scholarships
Students are also eligible for external scholarships offered by government bodies and multinational corporations:
- Prime Minister's Scholarship for Higher Education (PMSSHE): A national-level scholarship for meritorious students from low-income families.
- Department of Science & Technology (DST) Research Fellowship: For students pursuing research in science and technology fields.
- Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY) Scholarship: Supports students working on emerging technologies such as AI, IoT, and cybersecurity.
- Microsoft India Education Grant: For students engaged in educational innovation and technology research.
- Google India Fellowship Program: For students interested in AI, machine learning, and data science.
- IBM Academic Initiative Scholarship: For students working on projects involving cloud computing and data analytics.
- Intel Education Scholarship: Supports students with a focus on computing and engineering.
- Cisco Networking Academy Grant: For students interested in networking and cybersecurity.
Application Process
The application process for scholarships at SARDAR VALLABH Bhai PATEL MAHAVIDYALAYA is straightforward:
- Students must submit an online application form along with required documents such as mark sheets, income certificates, and identity proof.
- Selection committees evaluate applications based on academic performance, financial need, and extracurricular activities.
- Shortlisted candidates are interviewed by a panel of faculty members and alumni representatives.
- Award letters are issued to successful applicants, with funds transferred directly to their accounts or institutional fees.