Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj University (CSMU) Scholarship Details

Janki Sharma

CSMU, also known as Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj University, extends a comprehensive range of scholarships and financial aid programs to deserving students with the objective of motivating commendable individuals and fostering academic distinction. The scholarships provided by CSMU are specifically structured to offer assistance for at least one year, covering the entirety of the students' educational program.

CSMU places great significance on nurturing talent and upholding the belief in equal opportunities for all students to flourish in their academic pursuits. The university's scholarship initiatives are custom-tailored to cater to various categories, ensuring that deserving students from diverse backgrounds can avail themselves of the advantages they provide.

Through the provision of these scholarships, CSMU seeks to empower students, alleviate their financial burdens, and establish an environment conducive to focused studies and the realisation of their full potential.

Various Scholarship provided by Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj University

Here is the table listing different scholarship offered by the university and their eligibility criteria along with them :

Sr.No.	Name of scholarship & financial assistance scheme	Qualifying Criteria	Scholarship Amount
1.	Scholarship For Meritorious Students	≥95 % Marks or equivalent CGPA in Qualifying Examination	50%
		≥90% to < 95 % Marks or equivalent CGPA in Qualifying Examination	25%
		≥85% to < 90% Marks or equivalent CGPA in Qualifying Examination	10%
		9.75-10.00 CGPA in subsequent years	50%
		9.50-9.74 CGPA in subsequent years	25%
		9.00-9.49 CGPA in subsequent years	10%
2.	Scholarship For Defence Personnel / Freedom Fighters	Defence/ police/ paramilitary personnel or their spouse	40%
		Wards of Defence/ police/ paramilitary personnel	25%
		Wards/ Grandchildren of Freedom Fighters	25%
3.	Sports Scholarship	International level competitor	70%
		National level competitor	40%
		State level competitor	25%
4.	Scholarship For Reserved Categories / Minorities	SC/ST	35%
		OBC	20%
		EWS	15%
		Divyang (PH)	20%
		Minority	20%
5.	Scholarship For Students of CSMU and their siblings / spouse	If a brother/sister/husband/wife of existing students of CSMU is admitted to CSMU, both students will receive a scholarship as long as both are enrolled.	25%
5.		Alumni of CSMU or its sister institute admitted to higher degree.	25% with a Max of Rs. 30000
6.	Scholarship For CSMU and its sister institutes’ employee and their wards	Employees or their Spouse/ Ward.	50%
6.		Brother/Sisters or Wards of brother/sister of Employees or such extended blood relations.	15%
7.	Assistantship for the COVID-affected	The students who have unfortunately lost their parent(s) due to COVID-19, who had been the main source of income in their respective families.	25%
8.	Teaching Assistantship for M. Tech. / Ph.D.	Depending on the requirements of University departments/schools, a limited number of M. Tech. and Ph.D. students may be awarded teaching assistantships (TA) of Rs. 8,000/- and Rs.15,000/- per month respectively. TA will be awarded on the recommendation of an interview committee constituted for this purpose.
9.	President’s Scholarship	The University awards the President's Scholarship to the students of the University who are in need or deserve financial assistance. The Hon’ble President may award this scholarship to the deserving student of any amount or approve any fee waiver as he deems fit.