Rajagiri College of Social Sciences offers a variety of scholarships aimed at supporting students across different programs. Following is the list of some of the key scholarships available at RCSS.
Post Graduate Indira Gandhi Scholarship Scheme for Single Girl Child
Eligibility: Female students who are the only child or twin daughters in the family. Applicants must be under 30 years old at the time of admission to a full-time Master’s degree program.
Details: This scholarship is specifically for first-year postgraduate students and does not cover distance education courses.
Merit Cum Means Scholarship for Professional and Technical Courses
Eligibility: Students from minority communities (e.g., Muslims, Sikhs, Christians) pursuing technical or professional courses at the undergraduate or postgraduate level.
Criteria: Must have at least 50% marks in the previous examination and a family income not exceeding INR 2.5 LPA.
Rajagiri Merit Scholarship:
Eligibility: Awarded to students demonstrating high academic performance throughout their courses.
Details: Cash prizes and certificates are given to overall semester toppers and subject toppers, excluding the last semester.
Various Government Scholarships:
RCSS students may also qualify for several government scholarships, including:
International Student Scholarships: RCSS participates in initiatives like the Study in India (SII) program, offering scholarships such as the SII Scholarship and Africa Fee Education Scholarship to eligible international students.
Alumni-Instituted Awards: Awards established by alumni based on merit-cum-means criteria, recognizing outstanding performances in various academic disciplines.
Application Process:
Students interested in these scholarships should visit the official RCSS website or specific scholarship portals to check eligibility criteria and application procedures. For government scholarships, applicants may need to register on respective government scholarship websites. These scholarships aim to alleviate financial burdens and encourage academic excellence among students at Rajagiri College of Social Sciences.