Smt Sakarbai K Somaiya: 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 : 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.

The Somaiya need based scholarship is a program that sponsors students that lack financial support to complete their education and have limited access to other government scholarships’ & loans. Priority will be given to candidates with a marked socio-economic disadvantage. Need based scholarship is awarded every year only but student may reapply each year.

• Candidate must demonstrate proven financial need and be able to provide evidence of their financial accounts.
• Candidates must be asked to submit additional documents during application or interview process.
• Candidate should be student of somaiya vidyavihar/ayurvihar and could be having limited access to other need based scholarships & loans.

The mission of Humanities Scholarship is to provide students with enlightened liberal arts disciplines with the goal of creating insightful participants in society who are well-rounded, skilled in reading, writing, thought and speech, and who possess an eye for integration of the academics.

Dr. Meenakshi Rajan :
Somaiya Scholarship for Humanity (Arts) students was established in 2017 in memory of Dr. Meenakshi Rajan. She Joined Somaiya Vidyavihar in 1996 as faculty in the History department, at S.K Somaiya College of Arts, Science and Commerce. She was very popular with both her colleagues and students and helped start and guide the student newspaper VOICES on the campus. Her vibrant personality was almost contagious as she had a song for every moment and would bring a simple to every face that came in contact with her.

A very well-read and spoken personality, Meenakshi completed her Ph.D from the K.J Somaiya Centre for Buddhist Studies and has authored many papers and books, prominent amongst them being SPRITUAL WARRIORS AND SHRI GURI NANAK DEV: LIFE, TRAVE & TEACHINGS. Her generous nature made Meenakshi visit Sameerwadi regularly and help teach spoken English to the Help-a-Child students at Somaiya Vidyavihar schools there.

Later, she also took simultaneous charge as Director, International Relations, for Somaiya Vidyavhar. Her untimely demise after a short with Cancer, in 2016, left us all bereft of vivacious personality on campus. Keeping Meenakshi's love for Somaiya Vidyavihar in mind, her family had decided to establish a fund for Dr. Meenakshi Rajan Memorial Scholarship. This is to financially assist students of Humanities (Arts students) at Somaiya Vidyavihar, and also the needy and promising students identified by the Help-a-Child (http://helpachild.in/) initiative of Somaiya Vidyavihar. Somaiya Vidyavihar will always be indebted for this valuable contribution from her family.

• Candidate could be Arts student of KJ or SK somaiya vidyavihar and may be limited to other need based scholarships & loans.
• Candidates must be applying to Humanity course.
• Candidate must have scored first class in previous academic year.
• Humanities Scholarship will be awarded on the basis of previous academic grades and need.

Today, it isn’t uncommon to see women attending colleges and universities right alongside men, but that wasn’t always the case. There’s been great progress in bridging the gap between equal rights of men and women — but we still have a ways to go. Women typically still earn less and are less-frequently found in leadership positions than men. Today’s woman is pursuing a career — and often taking care of her family at the same time. Somaiya Women’s Scholarship offer scholarships for women to continue their education and go after their goals.

Nirmala Raychand Savla: 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 : 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.

Women’s scholarship at Somaiya offer not only financial help but also motivates girl students for further educational opportunities. This scholarship is for young women’s so that they can continue with their education without any difficulty. This is applicable to SVV / SAV girl students with a financial need and a good educational track record.

Somaiya women’s scholarship is awarded for one year only but student may reapply each year.

• Candidate should be girl student of somaiya vidyavihar/ayurvihar and may be limited to other need based scholarships & loans.
• Candidate May be attending full time or part time.

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

Somaiya Buddhist studies scholarship is a grants to support candidates who wish to study in Dharma. This is a need-based scholarship awarded to K. J. Somaiya Centre for Buddhist Studies students admitted to the MA Buddhist Studies program with a financial need and a good educational track record.

Dr Kalpakam Sankarnarayan: 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.

• Candidate could be MA student of K.J. Somaiya center of Buddhist studies and may be limited to other need based scholarships & loans.

Deadline for all the scholarship is: 30 September 2018 5:00 PM IST.