Patna Women’s College (PWC), Patna – Scholarships

Patna Women’s College offers a variety of scholarships and financial aid options to support its students, particularly those from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. Following is a detailed overview of the scholarship programs available at PWC.

1. Government Scholarships:

• Bihar State Scholarships: Available for SC/ST and Backward Classes students.
• Minority Scholarships: Provided by the Government of Bihar for eligible minority students.

2. Merit-Based Scholarships:

Merit Scholarships: Awarded to the top performers in Patna University examinations across various programs, including BA, B.Sc., B. Com, B.Ed., and PG courses.

Specific Merit Awards: These include various founded scholarships such as:

• Shashank Memorial Scholarship
• Anjana Bose Memorial Award
• Diwakar Prasad Vidyarthi Memorial Scholarship
• Karuna Singh Award
• Other awards established by alumni and faculty for outstanding academic performance.

3. Foundation Scholarships:

• Platinum Jubilee Foundation Scholarship: For students with an annual family income below INR 3,00,000, aimed at supporting economically deprived but meritorious students.
• Mother Veronica Development Foundation (MVDF) Scholarship: Targeted at socially and economically backward yet academically capable students.

4. Fee Concessions: Available for students whose parents belong to lower-income groups. This assistance is contingent upon maintaining good academic standing and attendance.
5. Additional Awards: In addition to scholarships, PWC recognizes students' contributions in extracurricular activities through various awards:

• NSS (National Service Scheme) Volunteer Awards
• NCC (National Cadet Corps) Cadet Awards
• Best ECO Task Force Member Awards

These awards are designed to encourage participation in community service and leadership roles.

Application Process: Students interested in applying for scholarships must ensure they meet the eligibility criteria, which generally include maintaining satisfactory academic progress and good conduct. Applications are processed by a monitoring committee that evaluates the candidates based on the established guidelines.