MGM University

Scholarship at MGM University, Aurangabad

MGM University, Aurangabad is also established with a vision to provide quality education to each and every one from anywhere in the world. The university offers numerous scholarships and freeships for the students coming from varied backgrounds. The burden of heavy tuition fees as well as other educational costs thus gets alleviated so that deserving students may get an opportunity to pursue their academic goals without any financial inhibition.

Types of Scholarships and Freeships

1. Post Matric Scholarship/ Freeship: Available to SC/ ST/ VJNT/ OBC/ SBC students. They can apply through the website of the Department of Social Justice & Special Assistance.
2. Merit-based Scholarships: Merit scholarships are based on the merit of a student, i.e., based on the performance of students. Such scholarships recognize and award excellences in academics.
3. Need-Based Scholarships Those need-based scholarships awarded to students belonging to economically weaker sections to support the same for pursuing education.
4. Special scholarships: Available to disabled students and children of ex-servicemen and other special categories.

Scholarships for Wards of MGM Employees

MGM University offers tuition fee waivers for the wards of its employees based on their gross salary:

• Gross salary up to ₹25,000: 50% tuition fee waiver.
• Salary ₹25,000 - ₹50,000: 30% tuition fee waiver.
• Salary above ₹50,000: 25% tuition fee waiver.

Alumni Scholarship

MGM alumni pursuing higher education or conducting research in MGM colleges are provided with a concession of 25% of the tuition fees. Since these alumni were former MGM students, the scholarship would target supporting them in continued academic and research activities.

Sports Scholarship Award

MGM University recognizes the achievements of students in sports at both national and international levels:

• National Level:
  • Medal winners: 50% tuition fee concession for the first year.
  • Participants with achievements: 25% concession.
• International Level:
  • Medal winners: 100% tuition fee concession for the first year.

Scholarships for Wards of Martyrs

Wards of defense personnel who were killed in action receive a 50% concession on tuition fees for all academic years, subject to an annual performance review. This scholarship honors the sacrifices made by defense personnel and supports their families.

Chancellor’s Scholarship

This is a scholarship for the economically disadvantageous students. The concessions are subject to the exercise of the Chancellor's discretionary authority with regard to student's income, academic performance, and the need. The general purpose of this scholarship is to assist students who are financially needy and demonstrate exceptional merit.

Merit Scholarships

MGM University offers merit scholarships to top-performing students in each program:

• Four scholarships per program for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• 50% reserved for girls and boys each.
• Tuition fee concessions of 75%, 50%, 25%, and 10% for the first year are awarded to the top rankers.

Application Process

The students who are eligible for the following scholarships and freeships must apply through proper channel on or before the stipulated time. One important thing to be borne in mind: a student can draw only one scholarship or freeship in a year. While submitting the application, each student needs to enclose the following documents.

Required Documents

For SC/ ST/ VJNT/ OBC/ SBC categories, the following documents are required:

• Online application form
• Domicile Certificate
• Caste Certificate
• All previous year mark sheets
• Income Certificate from Tahsildar
• College Fee Receipt
• Ration Card
• Non-Creamy Layer Certificate (for OBC/VJNT)
• Aadhar Card
• Caste Validity Certificate
• Student's Nationalized Bank account details
• Current year bonafide Certificate

All documents should be attested photocopies and must be submitted to the college office along with the application.

Online Scholarships and Freeships

Following scholarships and freeships are offered online for the students:

1. Scholarship for SC/ ST/ PwD/ VJNT/ SBC/ OBC Students: This financial assistance is being provided to SC, ST, PwD, VJNT, Special Backward Class, and Other Backward Class students to support their educational expenses.
2. Freeship/Examination Fees for SC/ ST/ VJNT/ SBC/ OBC Students : These freeships/Examination Fee categories involve the collection of tuition and examination fees to reduce the burden on these categories of students.
3. Government Scholarship to people of Central Sector Scheme for Undergraduate Course: A scholarship scheme available for eligible students studying for undergraduate courses.
4. Post Matric Scholarship for Minority Community Students: Available to the students from the Muslim, Buddhist, Christian, Parsi, Sikh, and Jain communities.
5. Government Free Studentship for Economically Backward Classes (EBC) for Junior College: Financial assistance towards junior college classes, for students from economically weaker sections of society.
6. State Government Open Merit Scholarship: merit-based scholarship schemes for students based on their merits.
7. Education Concession for Children of Ex Servicemen: merit-based scholarship schemes for children of ex servicemen.
8. Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Shikshan Shulka Shishyavrutti Scheme: The scholarship scheme can be availed by the financially weaker section of society.
9. Eklavya Scholarship for Postgraduate Students: it is a merit-based scholarship for post graduates studying in institutes to support higher studies.

Online Application Websites

Students can apply for the above scholarships and freeships through the following websites:

• MahaDBT
• National Scholarship Portal

Offline Scholarships and Freeships

Following scholarships and freeships may be applied offline. Prescribed forms for the above schemes are available in the office.

1. Girl Free Ship for Junior College Girl Students: A benefit that can be given to girl students studying in junior colleges is financial assistance.
2. Scheme for the Education to the Sons and Daughters of Primary, Secondary, and Higher Secondary School Teachers: Children of School Teachers Scholarship schemes Schemes for Education of children of teachers working at the primary, secondary, or higher secondary level.
3. Kapole Bania freeship: Captured in the form of financial aide offered by the Kapole Bania community.

How to Apply for Scholarships at MGM University

The following steps enable eligible students to apply for scholarships at MGM University:

Steps to Apply

1. Fill the Scholarship Form: Candidates are required to fill in the scholarship form provided on the official portal within 10 months of joining the institution.
2. Upload Essential Information: Submit all the details needed to critically analyze the eligibility of the students.
3. Evaluation: MGM University scrutinizes the scholarship application.
4. Grant of Scholarship: Scholarship is granted to the eligible student for a specific period. The status can be viewed through the portal.
5. Payment: The amount of scholarships is directly credited to the bank account submitted.

Terms and Conditions

Terms and conditions regarding scholarship and freeship are different for each of them. Students can refer to notice boards or the college website for specific details on the notice.

Contact Information

For further information or assistance, students can contact the scholarship office at MGM University.

Conclusion

MGM University makes that effort through its scholarship and freeship programs to avail quality education among each and every one to be afoot. The financial grants so given would help those students not to let fiscal constraints become a rayer in pursuing the schedule of academic pursuit and personal growth. They have a lot of options to avail of financial aid for pursuing their educational aspiration through online and offline applications. These scholarships and freeships are provided for the student belonging to SC, ST, VJNT, OBC, SBC, minority communities, economically backward classes, and children of ex-servicemen.

However, the process of applying for these scholarships doesn't appear to be very complicated, and students are encouraged to avail themselves of these opportunities to ease their financial burden. Further, here it may also be noted that MGM University, with the motive of providing support through the financial assistance, has addressed the commitment towards making an all-inclusive, supportive learning environment.