SCHOLARSHIPS
At Siddaganga Institute of Technology (SIT), Tumkur, we are committed to supporting academic excellence and encouraging merit. A wide range of scholarships and assistantships are available to deserving students across departments.
SIT Institute Scholarships
Siddaganga Institute of Technology offers in-house scholarships and endowment awards funded by alumni, faculty, and well-wishers. These are tailored to recognize merit, support economically disadvantaged students, and encourage academic excellence.
Key Scholarships and Awards:
Dr. M.N. Channabasappa Endowment Fund Loan Scholarship
Sri Sripathi K. A. Memorial Scholarship
Dr. Sree Sree Sivakumara Swamiji Scholarship
K.A. Shamprasad Scholarship
(₹50,000 for financially deserving meritorious students in 1st, 3rd, 5th, or 7th semester)Cash Award to Disabled and Meritorious Students
Cash Award to Economically Poor Students
(Identified by the Principal, SIT)Karthik Krishnan Scholarship
(For economically poor, meritorious 2nd-year students who have cleared all subjects in I & II semester)Thimmaiah Gangadharaiah Kamalamma Scholarship
Jayasheela Adappa Scholarship
Vimala Siddalingaiah Scholarship
Travel Grant for Students and Faculty (Electrical Engineering Department)
Private/Foundation Scholarships
Many renowned foundations, trusts, and organizations offer scholarships to deserving students based on merit, need, and leadership qualities. These include support from Infosys Foundation, IEEE, IDFC FIRST Bank, and others.
Notable Scholarships & Support Programs:
Jindal Scholarship
Infosys Foundation Scholarship
Merit Scholarship
Menda Foundation Scholarship
Global IEEE Scholarship
Sahasra Deepika Foundation Scholarship
Avasar Leadership Foundation Scholarship
IDFC FIRST Bank Scholarship
Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatha Trust Scholarship
State Government Scholarships
Several scholarships are provided by the Government of Karnataka to support students from SC/ST, OBC, minority, and economically weaker backgrounds. These schemes aim to make education more inclusive and affordable.
Key Scholarships & Financial Aid:
SSP Scholarship (SC/ST)
SSP Scholarship (OBC)
KMDC Loan Scheme (for minority students)
Teachers Welfare Scholarship
Labour Scholarship
Students are encouraged to check eligibility criteria and apply through the official portals.
Central Government Scholarships
The Central Government offers a variety of scholarships to support meritorious students across India. These include national-level schemes as well as region-specific programs that promote academic growth and ensure equal opportunities.
Key Scholarships & Support Programs:
National Scholarship Portal (NSP)
PMSSS Scholarship (for students from J&K and Ladakh)
Bihar State Government Education Loan Scheme
AICTE PM YASASVI Scholarship
SPDC Scholarship (for NRI/PIO/OCI students)
Students can apply through the respective portals based on their eligibility and academic background.
Research Assistantships
Students demonstrating a strong research inclination may work with professors as research associates and receive compensation.
Distinction Awards
Merit Certificate for students securing 7.75+ SGPA.
Note:
- The Scholarships/Awards are subject to qualifying CGPA/SGPA and other conditions as stipulated by the Scholarship Committee of SIT Tumakuru each academic year.
These Scholarships/Awards are not applicable to students in their final year of study.
A student is eligible for only one award in each semester/year.
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