Government Degree College for Women (GCW), Guntur – Scholarships

The Government Degree College for Women offers a variety of scholarships aimed at supporting students from diverse backgrounds, particularly those facing economic challenges. The college has established partnerships with both government and non-government organizations to provide financial assistance to its students.

Following is the list of some of the scholarships that are offered to the students at GCW.

Government Scholarships:

1. Jagananna Vidya Deevena:This scheme provides financial support to students based on their academic performance. In the academic year 2021-22, for instance, 403 students benefited from this initiative, receiving a total of INR 3,252,128.
2. Jagananna Vasathi Deevena:Focused on providing accommodation support, this scholarship aided 64 students in the same year with a total disbursement of INR 634,600.
3. Aid from the Government for Final Year Students:This initiative supported 88 final year students with INR 400,270 in financial aid during the 2021-22 academic year.

Non-Government Scholarships:

The college also offers endowment prizes funded by philanthropists and NGOs. For example, in the academic year 2021-22, 12 students received endowment prizes totalling INR 5,830.

• Merit-based Scholarships: GCW recognizes academic excellence and extracurricular achievements by providing scholarships that can cover up to 100% of tuition fees for eligible candidates.
• Specialized Scholarships: Additional scholarships such as the Santoor Scholarship and Samarthanam Trust Scholarships are available for deserving students.

Scholarship Application Process:

Students are encouraged to register on the online scholarship portal 'Jnanabhoomi' for post-metric scholarships. The college actively assists eligible students in navigating this process to ensure they receive the financial aid they qualify for.