There are many scholarships available for Kalinga University. These have been instituted on the basis of academic performance, social criteria, achievements in sports, scores in entrance exams, innovations, and other notable achievements. All these scholarships strive to attract deserving minds, make education affordable, and appreciate outstanding contributions in the several walks of life. The details of scholarships available for the academic year 2024-2025 are given below:.
Scholarship Objectives
- Attract the best and brightest students with outstanding academic credentials.
- More importantly, reward outside academic achievements.
- Ensure education for students with disabilities is affordable.
- Support the students of families who serve the nation in any defense or health-related or public service area.
Social Scholarships
These scholarships have been especially designed for students that belong to certain social categories so that the people of such categories could easily get access to education.
| S. No. | Scholarship Criteria | Percentage of Scholarship on Tuition Fee |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Children and brothers/sisters of those killed personnel of Indian Army, Air Force, Navy, Central and State paramilitary forces, and Police | 50% |
| 2 | Wards of serving and retired personnel of Indian Army, Air Force, Navy, Central and State paramilitary forces, and Police | 20% |
| 3 | Physically challenged students at the time of application | 20% |
| 4 | Girl applicants | 30% |
| 5 | Wards of frontline health and hospital workers | 20% |
| 6 | Wards of Bharat Ratna, Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, Padma Shri, and National Award winners | 100% |
| 7 | Students from North Eastern states (Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, Tripura) | 50% |
Sports Scholarships
Sports scholarship honors students who have excelled in sports at various levels. It varies according to the participation level and achievement.
| S. No. | Sports Criteria | Percentage of Scholarship on Tuition Fee |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Participants in Asiad or international-level recognized sports events in the last 3 years | 50% |
| 2 | Participants in national-level recognized sports teams or solo events in the last 3 years | 40% |
| 3 | Participants in state-level recognized sports teams or solo events in the last 3 years | 30% |
| 4 | Participants in district-level recognized sports teams or solo events in the last 3 years | 20% |
Merit-Based Scholarships
Merit scholarships are provided based on the performance indicated by the student in qualifying exams.
| S. No. | Aggregate Percentage in Qualifying Exam | Percentage of Scholarship on Tuition Fee |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 95% and above | 100% |
| 2 | 90% to 94% | 50% |
| 3 | 80% to 89% | 30% |
| 4 | 70% to 79% | 20% |
| 5 | 60% to 69% | 15% |
Additional merit-based scholarships are made available for the students who have topped their respective boards, be they CBSE, State Boards, IB, ICSE, Cambridge in 2024 with 100% fee waiver.
Entrance Examination Scholarships
Only such candidates who do well in entrance examinations organized at state and national levels are eligible to get scholarships based on the percentile scores obtained.
| S. No. | Entrance Exam Performance | Percentage of Scholarship on Tuition Fee |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | More than 80 percentile in JEE, CAT , MAT , GMAT , XAT , UGAT, ATMA, CMAT , LSAT, CLAT, SAT, NEET, etc. | 50% |
| 2 | Scored between 70 to 79.99 percentile in the above exams | 30% |
Siblings Scholarships
This scholarship is offered to students whose direct blood relatives (siblings) are currently studying at Kalinga University.
| S. No. | Criteria | Percentage of Scholarship on Tuition Fee |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Siblings of students currently enrolled at Kalinga University | 20% |
The scholarship remains valid until the completion of the course for the elder sibling.
Social Media Scholarships
For students with a strong social media presence who contribute to knowledge dissemination in arts, music, social work, technology, or culture, social media scholarships are available.
| S. No. | Social Media Presence | Percentage of Scholarship on Tuition Fee |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Applicants with 50,000+ subscribers or followers on platforms like Facebook, Instagram, YouTube | 50% |
| 2 | Applicants with 25,000+ subscribers or followers on these platforms | 30% |
Innovation and Research Scholarships
Students who have made significant contributions in research, innovation, or entrepreneurship are eligible for this category of scholarships.
| S. No. | Criteria | Percentage of Scholarship on Tuition Fee |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Applicants who have published research papers, authored books, initiated startups, or developed product innovations | 50% |
Culture and Achievers Scholarships
These scholarships are awarded to students who have participated in or secured positions at national or international cultural events or have notable achievements in television reality shows or records.
| S. No. | Criteria | Percentage of Scholarship on Tuition Fee |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Participants or winners of TV reality shows like Indian Idol, India's Got Talent, Dance India Dance, etc. | 30% |
| 2 | Applicants listed in the Limca Book of Records, Golden Book of Records, or Guinness Book of Records | Case-to-case basis |
Other Scholarships
| S. No. | Criteria | Percentage of Scholarship on Tuition Fee |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wards of Kalinga University teaching and non-teaching staff | 50% |
Terms and Conditions
- Scholarship are available for the entire period of study
- Scholarship is awarded solely on tuition charges
- Student must get a minimum of 75% attendance and appear in all tests
- Student can only get one scholarship
- Scholarships are provided strictly on first- come, first-served basis and based on number of seats in each category
- Students will lose scholarships if he or she fails to obtain passing marks in any single paper, fails to maintain discipline or indulges in any sort of illegal activity.
- These awards are effective for the years 2024-2025 for undergraduate and postgraduate courses offered on campus.
- Scholarship, being discretionary, is at the sole discretion of Kalinga University..
