Institutional Scholarships
Universal AI University Maharashtra offers several merit-based and need-based scholarships to support students financially. These include:
- MCM Scholarship (Merit Cum Means): For top-performing students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
- AI Excellence Award: For outstanding academic performance in the field of artificial intelligence.
- Global Leadership Fellowship: Supports students pursuing international internships or research opportunities.
- Research Innovation Grant: Funds student-led AI research projects and publications.
- Entrepreneurship Development Fund: Provides seed capital for student startups in AI-related domains.
Donor & Alumni Scholarships
The university collaborates with alumni and donors to provide scholarships specifically tailored to the needs of AI students:
- Dr. Ramesh Sharma Memorial Scholarship: For students excelling in machine learning research.
- AI Innovators Foundation Award: Supports students working on socially impactful AI applications.
- Global Tech Leaders Fund: Provides funding for students to attend international AI conferences and workshops.
- Women in AI Fellowship: Encourages female students to pursue leadership roles in the field of artificial intelligence.
- NVIDIA AI Research Grant: For students conducting advanced research in deep learning and neural networks.
Government & Corporate Scholarships
Students can also apply for scholarships offered by government bodies and corporate sponsors:
- Prime Minister's Scholarship Scheme: Available to students from SC/ST/OBC categories with excellent academic records.
- Department of Science and Technology (DST) Fellowship: Supports postgraduate research in science and technology fields.
- Microsoft Research India Fellowship: For PhD students working on AI-related research projects.
- Google India Fellowship: Awards scholarships to students excelling in computer science and AI.
- Tata Trusts Scholarships: Provides financial assistance to meritorious students from low-income families.
- Infosys Foundation Scholarship: Supports students pursuing degrees in STEM disciplines.
- Cisco Networking Academy Scholarship: For students interested in network security and AI integration.
- Amazon Future Engineer Program: Offers scholarships for underrepresented groups in technology.
- NVIDIA AI Scholarship: Supports students working on innovative AI projects with potential commercial applications.
- Samsung Global Scholarship: For international students pursuing degrees in STEM fields.
Application Process
To apply for scholarships, students must:
- Complete the online application form available on the university portal.
- Submit required documents including academic transcripts, financial statements, and recommendation letters.
- Participate in an interview or written test if shortlisted.
- Receive notification of award decisions within 30 days of submission.
The application process is designed to be transparent and accessible, ensuring that deserving students receive the support they need to achieve their academic goals.