Sri Venkateswara University College of Engineering (SVUCE), Tirupati – Scholarships

Sri Venkateswara University College of Engineering offers a range of scholarships aimed at supporting meritorious students and those in financial need. Following is a detailed overview of the available scholarships, their eligibility criteria, and the amounts awarded.

Post-Graduate Scholarships

• Indira Gandhi Scholarship for Single Girl Child: INR 36,200 per annum for two years.
• Merit Scholarship for University Rank Holders: INR 3,100 per month for two years.
• PG Scholarships for SC/ST Candidates: INR 5,000 per month for M. Tech. students with a contingency of INR 15,000 per annum; INR 3,000 per month and INR 10,000 per annum for other courses.

AICTE Scholarships

• Saksham Scholarship Scheme: Provides tuition fee coverage up to INR 30,000 and INR 2,000 per month for incidentals for specially-abled students.
• Pragati Scholarship for Girls: Offers tuition fee waivers and reimbursement of up to INR 30,000 for purchasing books and laptops.

PG (GATE/GPAT) Scholarship: INR 12,400 per month.

Central Sector Scholarship for College and University Students: It is open to students whose family's annual income is up to INR 8 lakh. This scholarship provides financial assistance to meritorious students.

Other State-Sponsored Scholarships: Various state government scholarships such as the Telugu Vignana Paritoshakam and National Merit Scholarship, which are awarded based on academic performance during intermediate and B. Tech studies.

Eligibility Criteria:

• For most scholarships, students must demonstrate academic merit through entrance exams or previous academic performance.
• Specific scholarships like the AICTE Pragati and Saksham schemes have additional requirements related to gender or disability status.
• The Central Sector Scholarship requires that applicants' family income does not exceed INR 8 lakh annually.

Application Process: Candidates can apply for these scholarships through the National Scholarship Portal or directly through the college's scholarship office. It is advisable to check specific deadlines and documentation requirements for each scholarship program.