KJSCE Scholarships 2024 - Details, Eligibility, Amount

Smt Sakarbai K Somaiya Memorial Scholarship

It is said, behind every successful man stands a wise, understanding and encouraging woman. Smt Sakarbai Somaiya was a pillar and a strong support system for her husband, Somaiya Vidyavihar's founder, Pujya K J Somaiya.
She truly materialised the Sanskrit verse 'atithi devo bhava' and anyone that visited their home was treated as God. Her devotion to serve was not restricted to guests alone, she provided food and unconditional care and fulfilled the needs of the underprivileged. She rightfully earned the name 'Annapoorna'.

Smt Mayadevi S Somaiya Scholarship 

A fond lover of Indian music and an exceptional singer with a soulful voice, Smt Mayadevi Somaiya, besides cultivating her skill set with utmost dedication always promoted Indian music. She had an art to recognise exceptional talent before the world recognised them. Almost all the present and yesteryears famous classical singers have performed at her residence in the nascent stages of their career.
Continuing the Somaiya family's legacy of kindness and devotion to society, Smt Mayadevi Somaiya, mother of Somaiya Vidyavihar's President Shri Samir Somaiya, through this scholarship would like to motivate and inspire students to pursue their education and excel in life.

Nirmala Raychand Savla Memorial Scholarship

Nirmala Raychand Savla Memorial Scholarship was established in 2014 through a contribution by Mr. Dhiren Savla, Somaiya Vidyavihar Alumnus, for a named annual scholarship in memory of his mother Smt. Nirmala Raychand Savla.
Smt. Nirmala Raychand Savla was a teacher by profession and it was due to her wholehearted commitment and belief in education that her children were first generation professionals of her family that are accomplishing great feats today.
Mr. Dhiren Savla is an alumnus of Somaiya Vidyavihar (K J Somaiya College of Science and Commerce, Class of 1983-1985) who later pursued engineering and is today a Global CIO for a multinational firm.

Bharati Nanji Gala Memorial Scholarship 

Bharati Nanji Gala Memorial Scholarship  was established in 2014 through a contribution by Mr. Dhiren Savla, Somaiya Vidyavihar Alumnus, for a named annual scholarship in memory of his cousin sister Ms. Bharati Nanji Gala.
Ms. Bharati Nanji Gala lived a very dignified and self-sufficient life in spite of losing her parents at an early age.
Mr. Dhiren Savla is an alumnus of Somaiya Vidyavihar (K J Somaiya College of Science and Commerce, Class of 1983-1985) who later pursued engineering and is today a Global CIO for a multinational firm.

Need-based scholarship awarded to K. J. Somaiya College of Physiotherapy students with a financial need and a good educational track record.

Dr Kalpakam Sankarnarayan Memorial Scholarship

Somaiya Scholarship for MA Buddhist Studies Students was established in 2015 in memory of Dr. Kalpakam Sankarnarayan through a contribution by her daughter, Ms Preeti Shankar.
Dr Kalpakam Sankarnarayan was the Founder-Director of the K. J. Somaiya Centre for Buddhist Studies. The centre was inaugurated by His Holiness the Dalai Lama in 1993 and Dr. Sankarnarayan was at the helm till she passed away on 16 June 2014.
She was a great academician with a versatile personality and extensive knowledge in Ancient Indian Culture and Buddhism. Her long and distinguished service with Somaiya Vidyavihar saw the centre grow into an internationally recognised institution in Buddhist studies. She built links with other institutions, not just in India but also abroad that added significantly to the academic programmes offered at the centre. Her contribution for launching new programmes, creating a conducive work culture and establishing cordial relations with all faculty and students was outstanding. During her tenure, she worked with an untiring zeal and a deep sense of commitment in whatever she did.
Somaiya Vidyavihar will always be indebted for her valuable contribution.

You’ve worked hard to maintain your good grades, and we would like to reward you. Merit Based Scholarships award students based on academic achievement.

We complement our need and merit based scholarship programs with a variety of scholarship options suited to different student backgrounds and interests.