Extensive Scholarship Programs at SYSC
Shri Yashwant Singh College is committed to ensuring that financial constraints do not hinder academic excellence. The institution offers a wide array of scholarships designed to support students from diverse backgrounds and circumstances:
Institute-Wide Scholarships
The college provides several merit-based and need-based scholarships to recognize academic achievement and assist financially disadvantaged students:
- MCM (Merit Cum Means) Scholarship: Awarded to top-performing students based on their academic performance and financial need. The scholarship amount ranges from ₹50,000 to ₹1,00,000 per annum.
- SC/ST/OBC Merit Scholarships: Specific scholarships for students belonging to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and Other Backward Classes, offering partial or full fee waivers depending on income criteria.
- Women Empowerment Scholarship: Designed to encourage female students pursuing technical degrees, this scholarship provides ₹30,000 annually for three years.
- Disabled Students Scholarship: Tailored for students with disabilities, offering full fee waiver along with additional support for assistive devices and transportation.
Alumni/Donor Scholarships
SYSC has a robust network of alumni who contribute to scholarship funds through donations and endowments:
- Rameshwar Prasad Memorial Scholarship: Named after a prominent faculty member, this scholarship supports students excelling in computer science with ₹75,000 per annum.
- Anjali Sharma Excellence Award: For outstanding performance in data science and analytics, with a cash prize of ₹60,000 annually.
- Vikram Singh Innovation Fellowship: Supports students working on cybersecurity projects with an annual stipend of ₹50,000.
- Priya Gupta Research Grant: For students conducting research in human-computer interaction, offering ₹40,000 per year for two years.
- Arvind Mehta Entrepreneurship Award: Encourages innovation and entrepreneurship among students with a cash prize of ₹80,000.
- Naveen Kumar IoT Scholarship: For students involved in IoT development with ₹65,000 annually.
- Deepak Sharma Memorial Fund: Supports students from economically weaker sections with a monthly stipend of ₹10,000 for four years.
- Amita Gupta Leadership Award: For student leaders demonstrating exceptional leadership skills in extracurricular activities, providing ₹50,000 annually.
- Sunita Patel Educational Support Fund: Helps students from rural areas with travel and living expenses during internships, offering ₹35,000 per semester.
- Rajesh Kumar Scholarship for Excellence: For students with exceptional academic records in mathematics and science, awarding ₹70,000 annually.
Government and Corporate Scholarships
Students can also apply for scholarships offered by government bodies and private corporations:
- Prime Minister’s Research Fellowship (PMRF): Offered to top-ranked students from premier institutions, providing ₹80,000 per month for three years.
- UGC Merit Scholarship: For meritorious students pursuing postgraduate studies, offering ₹20,000 per month for two years.
- Microsoft Research India Fellowship: Supports research in AI and ML with a stipend of ₹75,000 per month for one year.
- Google India Fellowship: For students working on innovative projects in technology, providing ₹60,000 annually.
- Amazon Scholars Program: Offers scholarships to students excelling in computer science with ₹50,000 per year for four years.
- IBM Academic Initiative: Provides access to software tools and training programs for students working on AI projects.
- Cisco Networking Academy: Offers scholarships for students pursuing networking certifications with free access to learning materials.
- Oracle University Scholarships: For students studying database management and cloud computing, offering ₹40,000 annually.
- Infosys Foundation Scholarship: Supports students from low-income families with full fee waivers and monthly stipends of ₹25,000.
- Tata Trusts Scholarships: For students pursuing engineering and technology degrees, providing ₹30,000 per year for three years.
Application Process
The application process for scholarships at SYSC is straightforward and transparent:
- Eligibility Check: Students must meet specific eligibility criteria based on academic performance, family income, social background, or other relevant factors.
- Document Submission: Required documents include mark sheets, income certificates, caste certificates (if applicable), and a personal statement outlining goals and aspirations.
- Online Application Portal: Applications are submitted through the official college portal with detailed forms and upload capabilities for supporting documents.
- Review Committee: A dedicated committee reviews applications based on merit, need, and available funds to select recipients.
- Notification and Disbursement: Selected students are notified via email and SMS, and scholarships are disbursed directly into their bank accounts.
The college ensures that all scholarship information is updated regularly on its website and communicated through announcements, newsletters, and social media platforms to maximize awareness and participation.