Institute Scholarships
Uday Prasad Uday Government Polytechnic Durg offers several scholarships to support students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds and those excelling academically:
- MCM Scholarship: Named after the college's founder, this scholarship provides financial assistance based on merit and need.
- Merit Merit Scholarship: Awarded to top-performing students in each semester, covering partial or full tuition fees.
- Disability Support Fund: Designed for students with disabilities, offering additional financial support and assistive devices.
Donor/Alumni Scholarships
The college has established partnerships with alumni and donors who contribute to student welfare through targeted scholarship programs:
- Rajesh Kumar Singh Memorial Scholarship: Named after a distinguished faculty member, this scholarship supports students pursuing computer engineering.
- Priya Sharma Excellence Award: For outstanding performance in electronics and communication engineering.
- Anil Kumar Verma Foundation Grant: Supports mechanical engineering students engaged in research projects.
- Dr. Sunita Patel Educational Trust: Provides scholarships for civil engineering students involved in sustainable construction initiatives.
- Manoj Kumar Innovation Fellowship: Encourages entrepreneurial ventures and innovation among students.
Government Scholarships
Students can also benefit from various government-funded scholarship programs:
- PMKVY (Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana): Offers financial assistance for skill development and certification courses.
- Scholarship for SC/ST Students: Provides support for students from Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes to pursue technical education.
- Women Empowerment Scheme: Supports female students in engineering disciplines with financial aid and mentorship.
- National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship (NMM): Aids meritorious students from low-income families.
Corporate Scholarships
Several corporate organizations have partnered with the college to offer scholarships:
- Microsoft India Student Scholarship: Supports students in computer science and related fields with funding for coursework and internships.
- TCS iON Scholarship: Provides financial assistance to students enrolled in TCS iON's digital skills program.
- Google Lime Program: Offers scholarships for students interested in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data analytics.
- Amazon Future Engineer: Supports underrepresented groups in STEM fields with scholarships for technology education.
Application Process
The application process for various scholarships involves the following steps:
- Eligibility verification based on academic performance, financial status, and category (SC/ST/OBC/PwD).
- Submission of required documents including income certificates, caste certificates, and academic transcripts.
- Selection committee review and merit-based evaluation.
- Notification of selected candidates via email or official notice board.