Suresh Shah Memorial Scholarships
Excellence in Mathematics Scholarship

About the Suresh Shah Memorial Scholarships

The Suresh Shah Memorial Scholarships are generously sponsored by his daughter, Mrs. Swati Desai, an alumna of Somaiya Vidyavihar who later served as a Lecturer at Somaiya Polytechnic.

She has instituted these scholarships in loving memory of her father, Mr. Suresh Shah, who was a constant source of inspiration and support to his family. Through these scholarships, Mrs. Desai seeks to honour his memory and extend his legacy of encouragement and support to deserving students.

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The objective of the Excellence in Mathematics Scholarship is to recognize and support academically outstanding students in Mathematics who choose to pursue the Commerce stream at Somaiya Junior College. The scholarship aims to reduce financial barriers for deserving students from economically weaker backgrounds and encourage them to excel in their academic journey.

The Excellence in Mathematics Scholarship has been established to encourage meritorious students with exceptional academic performance in Mathematics to pursue higher education in Commerce without financial constraints.

Recognizing that talent should never be limited by economic circumstances, the scholarship supports students from financially disadvantaged families who have demonstrated excellence in Mathematics during their Grade 10 Board Examination. By providing financial assistance, the scholarship seeks to nurture academic potential, reward hard work, and inspire students to build successful careers in commerce and allied disciplines.

Through this initiative, Somaiya Vidyavihar reaffirms its commitment to making quality education accessible and empowering deserving students to achieve their educational aspirations.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Candidate must have secured 90% or above in Mathematics in the Grade 10 Board Examination.
  • Candidate must be admitted to the Commerce Stream at Somaiya Junior College.
  • Annual family income should be below ₹5,00,000.
  • Candidate must submit all the required supporting documents.
  • Scholarship will be awarded based on academic merit and financial need.

Required documents

  • Income Certificate or EWS Certificate (if applicable).
  • OR
  • Income Tax Returns (ITR) of both parents for the last three financial years. If the mother is not employed, a Nil return or bank statement for the last six months must be submitted.
  • Address Proof (Ration Card and recent Electricity Bill).
  • Aadhaar Card copies of all earning family members.
  • Grade 10 Board Examination Mark Sheet.
  • Admission confirmation to Somaiya Junior College (Commerce Stream).
  • Employment Proof:
    • For salaried individuals: Appointment Letter, Salary Slip, or Offer Letter.
    • For self-employed individuals: GST Certificate or business registration documents.
  • Any additional documents requested during the verification process.