Institute-Wide Scholarships
The university offers several merit-based and need-based scholarships to support students in the School of Design program:
- MCM Scholarship (Merit Cum Means): For top-performing students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
- SSSU Excellence Award: Recognizes outstanding academic performance with partial or full tuition waiver.
- Research Fellowship: Supports students pursuing advanced research projects in design innovation.
- Entrepreneurship Grant: Provides seed funding for student-led startups emerging from the program.
These scholarships are awarded based on academic excellence, financial need, and extracurricular achievements. Applications typically open in July each year, with results announced by September.
Donor & Alumni Scholarships
The university has established partnerships with numerous donors and alumni who contribute to scholarship funds specifically for design students:
- Dr. Ramesh Reddy Memorial Scholarship: For students demonstrating exceptional creativity in sustainable design.
- Anjali Gupta Foundation Grant: Supports female students pursuing careers in digital humanities.
- Design Innovation Fund: Awards funds for innovative student projects that align with industry trends.
- Global Design Fellowship: Enables students to attend international conferences and workshops.
- Cultural Heritage Preservation Award: For students working on projects related to preserving traditional design practices.
These scholarships are highly competitive and require detailed project proposals or essays outlining the impact of the proposed work.
External Scholarships
Students are encouraged to apply for external scholarships from government bodies and corporations:
- Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme: For students from SC/ST/OBC categories with exceptional academic performance.
- Microsoft Scholarship Program: Supports students in technology-related fields including design.
- Google India Fellowship: Offers funding for research projects in AI, machine learning, and user experience.
- Facebook Scholarships: For students demonstrating leadership and innovation in digital spaces.
- Infosys Foundation Scholarship: Aids students pursuing engineering or design degrees with a focus on social impact.
Applications for these scholarships often involve submission of academic transcripts, recommendation letters, and personal statements. Detailed guidelines are available on respective websites.
Application Process
The application process for scholarships in the School of Design program involves several steps:
- Eligibility verification against specific criteria set by each scholarship provider.
- Submission of required documents including academic transcripts, financial statements, and recommendation letters.
- Essay or project proposal submission (where applicable).
- Review by a selection committee based on merit and impact potential.
- Notification of final decisions via email and official communication channels.
It is recommended that students begin preparing applications early to ensure they meet all deadlines and provide comprehensive documentation.