Govinda Dasa College, Surathkal is committed to supporting meritorious and economically weaker students by providing access to various Government, Institutional, and Private Scholarships. The college guides and assists students in applying for these scholarships every academic year.
Government Scholarships
Students of the college benefit from several Government schemes through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) and State Scholarship Portal. Important schemes include:
- Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships for College and University Students (UG & PG)
- National Scholarship for Postgraduate Studies
- Financial Assistance for Education to the Wards of Beedi/Cine/IOMC/LSDM Workers
- State Post-Matric Scholarship
- SC/ST Mahanagarapalike Scholarship (UG & PG)
- Scholarship for Students with Disabilities
- INSPIRE Scholarship for B.Sc Students
- Karnataka Labour Welfare Board Scholarship
These scholarships support students from different social and economic backgrounds and help them continue their higher education.
Institutional and Private Scholarships
In addition to Government schemes, the college facilitates several scholarships sponsored by charitable trusts, foundations, alumni, and philanthropists, such as:
- Bhaktha Sri Kuthethur Govinda Dasa Charitable Foundation Trust Scholarship
- Sitaram Jindal Foundation Scholarship
- Avvashya Foundation Scholarship (All Cargo Logistics Ltd.)
- Radha Dayananda Rao Trust Scholarship
- Vipra Vidya Sahaaya Scholarship
- PTA Scholarship
- Vidyadayinee Govinda Dasa Old Students’ Association Scholarship
- Govinda Dasa College Alumni Association Scholarship
- Vidyadhan Scholarship
- Malabar Scholarship
- TATA Capital Pankh Scholarship
- LIC Scholarship
- Scholarships sponsored by various philanthropists
Student Benefits
During the academic year 2024–25, a large number of students benefited from these schemes. The total scholarship amount received by students is Rs. 41, 63,650, which significantly helps them meet educational expenses such as tuition fees, books, and other academic needs.
College Support
The college scholarship committee and office staffs provide guidance, documentation support, and application assistance to ensure that eligible students can avail themselves of these financial aid opportunities.
Through these initiatives, Govinda Dasa College continues its mission of promoting inclusive and accessible higher education for all students.