Shivaji University, Kolhapur provides a wide range of scholarships and financial assistance to support students based on merit, income status, social category, hostel requirements, and research pursuits. Students can apply for both university scholarships and external scholarships (through government, private, and international schemes).

The application process typically involves identifying the right scheme, checking eligibility, and applying either via the MahaDBT portal (for most state/central government schemes) or directly through the University/Department (for internal scholarships like merit scholarships and research fellowships).

Most university-level scholarships range from ₹5,000 to ₹10,000 per annum, while research fellowships provide ₹3,000 per month, and specific hostel or category scholarships may cover up to 50% of tuition fees or provide ₹20,000 annually for accommodation.

Shivaji University Scholarship Eligibility

The Shivaji University, Kolhapur scholarship eligibility is displayed in the table below

Scholarship Name	Eligibility	Benefits
Shivaji University Merit Scholarship (SUMS)	Top-ranking UG/PG students in affiliated colleges/departments	₹5,000–₹10,000 per annum
EBC Scholarship	Students from Economically Backward Class, income-based	Covers up to 50% tuition fees
Rajarshi Shahu Maharaj Scholarship	Open Category students with merit & income criteria	Tuition fee concession
Research Fellowship	PhD students with ≥55% in PG; below age 28 (with relaxations)	₹3,000/month; up to ₹6 lakh/year (double fellowship)
Punjabrao Deshmukh Hostel Scholarship	Hostel residents (UG/PG), eligibility varies	Up to ₹20,000 per annum for hostel expenses

Shivaji University, Kolhapur: Documents Required

The following are the key documents required to apply for Shivaji University, Kolhapur scholarships 2025.

Required Documents:

Academic mark sheets (SSC, HSC, UG/PG)
Income certificate (if applicable)
Caste/Category certificate (if applicable)
Affidavit (if break in education occurred)
Passport-sized photographs

Shivaji University Kolhapur Scholarship 2025: Eligibility, Application Process & Benefits