Scholarships

RISE Scholarship Programme

ALUMNI-SPONSORED SCHOLARSHIP

RISE Scholarship

An alumni-sponsored scholarship programme of the School of Computer Sciences, Kavayitri Bahinabai Chaudhari North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon, designed to support meritorious and financially needy students pursuing postgraduate education.

MSc (CS/IT)

MCA

School of Computer Sciences

Organised By

School of Computer Sciences

Kavayitri Bahinabai Chaudhari North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon, Maharashtra, India.

Scholarship Programme: RISE — Alumni-sponsored scholarship programme for School of Computer Sciences students.

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Eligible Beneficiaries (as stated in the 2020 document)

MSc / MCA

Eligible Postgraduate Programmes

₹5,000

Monthly Household Income Threshold in the 2020 Document

18%

Interest Mentioned for False Information

About the RISE Scholarship

The School of Computer Sciences believes in promoting excellence in science and technical education, with a desire to empower students with quality education and resources. It believes that no meritorious student, irrespective of their challenges, should be deprived of such education.

From the academic year 2020–21, alumni of the School of Computer Sciences, Kavayitri Bahinabai Chaudhari North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon, agreed to provide scholarship support through the RISE Scholarship Programme.

The programme was established by alumni working in the IT industry in the USA to support meritorious students who face significant financial barriers during their education and to help needy students continue their studies.

Vision, Mission and Purpose

Vision

Supporting Future Generations

The vision of the RISE Alumni Scholarship Programme is to support the next generation of outstanding, best and brightest students based on their academic performance, campus involvement and financial background.

Mission

Build the Future Together

Build the future together by lending a helping hand to those in need.

Purpose

Education and Community

Offer assistance to ease the hurdles faced by students.
Contribute to the School of Computer Sciences and the community.
Provide financial support to students selected by the selection committee.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must be students of the School of Computer Sciences, KBC North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon, pursuing a postgraduate degree offered by the School.

MSc (CS)

Master of Science in Computer Science

MSc (IT)

Master of Science in Information Technology

MCA

Master of Computer Applications

Additional Eligibility Conditions

Financial Need: Priority is given to students who have a single parent or only guardian and face financial problems.

First Learner in the Family: Preference may be given to a student who is the first learner in the family and faces financial difficulties in continuing their studies.

Academic Record: The student should have a decent academic record, as agreed upon by the School of Computer Sciences and the donors.

Continuity of Studies: Students must not have any breaks in their studies unless a valid reason acceptable to the selection committee is established.

Household Income: The 2020 scholarship document specifies a gross monthly household income below Rs. 5,000.

For Farming Families: The 2020 document specifies a 7/12 extract in the case of a beneficiary belonging to a farming family.

Note: The eligibility conditions and income threshold above are reproduced from the supplied 2020 scholarship documents. Please confirm the current criteria with the School of Computer Sciences before applying.

Scholarship Benefits and Financial Assistance

The RISE Scholarship Programme is designed to provide monetary assistance to eligible beneficiaries and help ease the financial hurdles associated with postgraduate education.

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Course / Tuition Fees

Financial assistance towards course fees and tuition fees.

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Examination Fees

Assistance towards university examination fees.

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Hostel and Mess Fees

Financial support towards hostel accommodation and mess charges.

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Other Legitimate Expenses

Other legitimate expenses covered under the scholarship programme for eligible beneficiaries.

The 2020 document states that the number of students who will benefit from the scholarship may vary depending on the availability of funds. It refers to support for up to five eligible beneficiaries.

Selection Process and Fund Availability

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Application and Eligibility

Students must apply for the RISE Scholarship and meet the applicable eligibility criteria.

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Evaluation by the Selection Committee

Selection is made by the School of Computer Sciences selection committee, taking into account the applicable academic and financial criteria.

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Scholarship Award

Financial support is provided to students selected under the programme. The number of beneficiaries depends on fund availability.

Important Dates

Historical dates: The dates below are taken directly from the supplied RISE Scholarship document and refer to the 2020 application cycle. They should not be treated as current deadlines.

Application Deadline

10 September 2020

Last date to submit the RISE Scholarship application.

Final List

20 September 2020

Date stated for displaying the final list of scholarship recipients.

Important Instructions and False Information

Furnishing False Information

The RISE Scholarship application form, as described in the supplied document, states that anyone found to have furnished false information would be liable to repay the principal amount along with interest at 18%.

Applicants should provide accurate information and ensure that the details submitted with their application are correct.

RISE Scholarship Application Form

Apply for the Scholarship

RISE Scholarship Application

According to the supplied document, students wishing to apply for the RISE Scholarship should use the application form link below.

Open Application Form ↗

Note: This is the application link printed in the supplied document. Please verify whether the form is currently active before using it.

Introduction to RISE Alumni Donors

The RISE Scholarship Programme was formed by alumni of the School of Computer Sciences, KBCNMU, with a shared commitment to giving back to the community and making a positive social impact. The donors believe that enabling bright, talented and financially needy students to pursue higher education is an effective way to contribute to society.

RISE DONOR

Gopal Patil

Specialist – Quality Control

A technology enthusiast and aspiring business owner focused on contributing to society in every possible way. The supplied leaflet states that Gopal has over 16 years of information technology experience across varied domains. His curious approach to evaluation has helped establish him as a quality leader.

RISE DONOR

Nilesh Patil

Chief Data Strategy Officer

A first-generation entrepreneur focused on creating social impact and achieving economies of scale for businesses. The supplied leaflet states that Nilesh has over 17 years of business and technology leadership experience. He is helping transform US healthcare technology, data and analytics and advises boards, CEOs, CIOs, CDOs and CTOs across industries.

RISE DONOR

Laxmikant Jadhav

Technology Architect

A&E Television

A high-energy technology solutionist with a creative mindset and a focus on making an impact on society and the community. The supplied leaflet states that Laxmikant has over 16 years of experience and has influenced the IT landscape of New York City's government sector for the past 10 years. His ability to handle difficult situations is highlighted in the leaflet.

RISE DONOR

Prafulla Kale

Technology Specialist

Tech Mahindra

A self-directed problem solver and automation specialist who connects with people. The supplied leaflet states that Prafulla has over 15 years of IT experience across domains and works as a Product Manager building a low-code platform to enable rapid digital transformation for Tech Mahindra customers. The leaflet also highlights his positive attitude and kind heart.

RISE DONOR

Rajeshwar Nere

Associate and Architect

Cognizant

A technology professional with extensive analytical and systems architecture skills. The supplied leaflet states that Rajeshwar has over 16 years of experience in information technology, predominantly in banking and capital markets. His critical design skills have contributed to his work as a technologist.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

Director, School of Computer Sciences

Kavayitri Bahinabai Chaudhari North Maharashtra University
Jalgaon, Maharashtra, India

CONTACT NUMBER

0257-2257451

SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME

RISE Alumni Scholarship
School of Computer Sciences
KBCNMU, Jalgaon

Information Note: The scholarship details, eligibility criteria, application dates and application URL on this page have been reproduced from the two supplied RISE Scholarship documents. The original documents refer to the 2020 scholarship cycle. Current availability, deadlines, eligibility requirements and the application link should be confirmed with the Director, School of Computer Sciences.

Prabhat Tripathi Merit Scholarship

Programmer of the Future Scholarship 2025–26

SCHOLARSHIP 2025–26

Programmer of the Future Scholarship

An annual initiative to support and recognize talented computer science students and encourage academic excellence, programming skills and technical abilities.

Awarded By

Praveen Deshmukh Charitable Trust,Pune.

Registration No.

Pune/0002433/2025

80%

Assessment Weightage

20%

Interview Weightage

50

MCQ Questions

1

Awardee Per Class

About the Scholarship

The Programmer of the Future Scholarship was initiated in the academic year 2025–26 by the Praveen Deshmukh Charitable Trust to support and recognize talented computer science students.

The initiative aims to encourage academic excellence and technical skills among final-year postgraduate students at the School of Computer Sciences, KBCNMU, Jalgaon.

Eligibility Criteria

All students of Kavayitri Bahinabai Chaudhari North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon, pursuing final year MCA, MSc(CS), MSc(IT) at the School of Computer Science, with no backlogs at the time of selection, are eligible.

MCA

Master of Computer Applications

MSc (CS)

MSc (Computer Science)

MSc (IT)

MSc (Information Technology)

No backlogs at the time of the selection process.

Scholarship Offering

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Annual Scholarship

Annual scholarship covering the tuition fee for the final year.

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One-Time Reimbursement

Fee will be reimbursed as a one-time payment.

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Fee Receipt

Reimbursement will be made against valid fee payment receipt(s) from the university.

Selection Process

1

Assessment Test — 80% Weightage

Programming / aptitude test through MCQ pattern. The written assessment evaluates technical concepts, logical reasoning, aptitude and general English.

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Panel Interview — 20% Weightage

The top 3 scorers from each class qualify for the interview. A panel interview will be conducted and candidates will be evaluated by a panel of experts.

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