Vardhman Mahaveer Open University (VMOU) offers various scholarships, including MYSY, SC/ST fee waivers, and TFWS, aimed at supporting students based on merit and family income. These schemes cover tuition fees for eligible students, with financial aid ranging from ₹10,000 to ₹50,000, and provide full fee waivers for students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
1. Mukhyamantri Yuva Swalamban Yojana (MYSY)
- Eligibility:
- Minimum 80 percentile in 10th/12th exam.
- Family income must be less than ₹6 lakh/annum.
- Scholarship Amount:
- Degree Engineering: ₹50,000 or 50% of tuition fees, whichever is less.
- Diploma Engineering: ₹25,000 or 50% of tuition fees, whichever is less.
- B.Com/BBA/BCA/B.Sc: ₹10,000 or 50% of tuition fees, whichever is less.
2. Scholarships for SC/ST Students
- Eligibility:
- Must belong to SC or ST category.
- Family income must be less than ₹2.5 lakh/annum.
- Scholarship Amount:
- Approximately 100% of tuition fees as per Government norms.
3. Post-Matric Scholarship
- Eligibility:
- Must belong to SEBC/NT/DNT category.
- Family income must be less than ₹2 lakh/annum.
- Scholarship Amount:
- As per Government norms, up to ₹50,000.
4. Tuition Fee Waiver Scheme (TFWS)
- Benefits:
- No tuition fees (₹60,000 to ₹1,00,000 approx.) in SFI Institutes.
- Eligibility:
- Family income must be less than ₹8 lakh/annum.
- Admission based strictly on merit through the admission committee.
- Details:
- 5% of total seats reserved for TFWS (e.g., for 60 seats, 3 TFWS seats).
- Scheme applicable for the full course duration (4 years).
- Required Documents:
- Income certificate issued after 31st March by:
- Mamlatdar
- Taluka Development Officer (TDO)
- Collector (Jan Seva Kendra)
- Note: Income tax returns, certificates by Sarpanch, etc., are not valid.
Important Notes:
- Students are advised to check the respective scheme's official guidelines for the most accurate and up-to-date details.
- Ensure all documents are submitted as per the specified requirements during the application process.