Proposal for Merit Cum Means Scholarship for Deserving Students at IIT Madras
Principal Investigator
IITM
Objective
- Provide financial support to meritorious students pursuing B-Tech degrees at IIT Madras, Ensure access to quality education for economically disadvantaged students, Establish a sustainable scholarship program through endowments and annual contributions
Description
- IIT Madras addresses financial constraints faced by B-Tech students through a Merit cum Means Scholarship program, categorizing scholarships based on parental income to offer targeted support to those most in need. By establishing a sustainable program through endowments and annual contributions, the initiative ensures access to quality education for economically disadvantaged students, empowers deserving students to pursue their aspirations, and creates long-term collaboration opportunities between IIT Madras and corporate donors committed to educational equity.
Impact
- Increased access to quality education for financially disadvantaged students, Long-term collaboration opportunities between IIT Madras and donors, Empowering deserving students to pursue their educational aspirations, Strengthening corporate social responsibility through educational support