AMET University is renowned for its commitment to maritime education and training, offering a selection of scholarships to support and encourage its students. The scholarships cater to different circumstances and are designed to assist students with their financial needs while studying. Here, we delve into each of these scholarship categories, providing you with the necessary information on eligibility criteria, benefits, and application process.
AMETU - Scholarship Categories
AMET University offers several types of scholarships, each catering to different student circumstances. Here's a brief overview of each one:
| Scholarship | Description |
| Maritime Training Trust Scholarship for Female Cadets | Financial support for women undergoing pre-sea courses at approved Maritime Training Institutes. |
| Shree Janakiraman Scholarship | Support for students from economically disadvantaged families who struggle to cover the regular university fees. |
| Meritorious Student Scholarship | Fees concession for high achievers who secured above 90% in their Higher Secondary Education. |
| First Graduate Fees Concession | Fees concession for the first family member attending university. |
| Single Parent Scholarship | Fees concession for students coming from single-parent families or who have lost a parent. |
| Girl Cadet Scholarship | Encourages female students to pursue Marine education. |
| Ex-Servicemen Scholarship | Fees concession for children of ex-servicemen enrolling in any course at AMET University. |
| Fishermen Scholarship | Fees concession for students from the fisherman community. |
AMETU - Scholarship Eligibility and Benefits
Each scholarship has its eligibility criteria and benefits. The common factor across all scholarships is the income cap - the family's annual income should not exceed INR 2,00,000. Here are the specifics for each scholarship:
| Scholarship | Eligibility Criteria | Benefits |
| Maritime Training Trust Scholarship for Female Cadets | Female seafarers undergoing pre-sea courses at approved Maritime Training Institutes. | INR 1,00,000 per annum |
| Shree Janakiraman Scholarship | Students from economically disadvantaged families. | Less fee allowance |
| Meritorious Student Scholarship | Scored above 90% in Higher Secondary Education. | 15% tuition fee concession |
| First Graduate Fees Concession | First family member to attend university. | 15% tuition fee concession |
| Single Parent Scholarship | Students coming from single-parent families or who have lost a parent. | 15% tuition fee concession |
| Girl Cadet Scholarship | Female students pursuing Marine education. | 15% tuition fee concession |
| Ex-Servicemen Scholarship | Children of ex-servicemen enrolling in any course at AMET University. | 15% tuition fee concession |
| Fishermen Scholarship | Students from the fisherman community. | 15% tuition fee concession |
AMETU - Application Process
The application process varies for each scholarship, but generally it involves submitting an application to the Vice Chancellor for consideration. The application is then evaluated and analyzed by a committee who approves and sanctions the eligible amount. For the First Graduate Fees Concession, students must submit a “No graduate Certificate” issued by the Revenue Authority. For Single Parent Scholarship, students must submit any of the following: Death Certificate, Legal Heir Certificate, or Court Proceedings of Parents.