Scholarships and Awards – Shree Damodar College of Commerce & Economics

I. MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS

Freeships and concession in fees are granted to genuine cases of economic hardship at the discretion of the Principal.
In addition, students can avail of Government of India‟s National Scholarships, E.B.C. Scholarships of the Government of Goa, National Merit Scholarships, Freeships to children of freedom fighters, etc. which are given by the Central / State Governments. Students are advised to check the Notice Boards in this regard from time to time.

II. ACADEMIC PRIZES AND AWARDS

The College awards merit prizes to students securing the first four ranks at FY, SY & TY, B.Com for their outstanding academic performance in the year. In addition to these, there are also special endowments and subject prizes. The prize money for the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th ranks is Rs. 250/-, Rs. 200/-, Rs. 150/- and Rs. 120/- respectively.

TY B.COM

Ramacrisna M. Salgaocar Scholarship of Rs. 1000/- instituted by the Shri. Ramacrisna M. Salgaocar Charitable Trust, is awarded to the student from this college securing highest marks at TY B.Com, Semesters V & VI taken together.
Late Dr. G. V. Kamat Helekar Scholarship of Rs. 501/- has been instituted by Vidya Vikas Mandal to commemorate the services of late Dr. G. V. Kamat Helekar in the field of education and to honour his relations with Vidya Vikas Mandal. This scholarship is awarded to the student from this college securing highest marks at TY B.Com, Semesters V & VI taken together.
Shree Damodar Vidyaprasarak Saunsthan Loliem Rolling Shield instituted by Shree Damodar Vidyaprasarak Saunsthan, Loliem, is awarded to the student from this College securing the highest marks at TY B.Com, Semesters V & VI taken together.
Late Mr. Harshad a/s Shambhu M. Shenvi Kantak Trophy, instituted by Shri Vishal Kakode, is awarded to the student of this college securing highest marks at FY, SY and TY B.Com Semesters I to VI taken together.
Shri G. M. Daivajna Prize of Rs. 250/-, instituted by Shri. Ganesh M. Daivajna, is awarded to the student from this College securing the highest marks in Financial Accounting, Auditing & Taxation (Major Papers I, II and III taken together) at TY B.Com Semesters V & VI taken together.
Shri H. K. Aparanji Prize of Rs. 150/-, instituted by Shri K. V. Kulkarni, is awarded to the student from this College securing the highest marks in Financial Accounting, Auditing & Taxation (Major Papers I, II and III taken together) at TY B.Com Semesters V & VI taken together.
Late Shri Upendra Vithal Kamat Prize of Rs. 250/-, instituted by Shri Umesh Kamat & family is awarded to the student from this College securing the highest marks in Financial Accounting, Auditing & Taxation (Major Papers I, II and III taken together) at TY B.Com, Semesters V & VI taken together.
C. P. Da Costa Prize of Rs. 1000/-, instituted by Shri. C. P. D‟Costa, is awarded to the student from this College securing highest marks in Business Management (Major Papers I, II and III taken together) at TY B.Com, Semesters V & VI taken together.
C. P. Da Costa Prize of Rs. 1000/-, instituted by Shri. C. P. D‟Costa, is awarded to the student from this College securing highest marks in Banking & Financial Services (Major Papers I, II and III taken together) at TY B.Com, Semesters V & VI taken together.
Late Shri Ivaturi Suryanarayana Murthy Memorial Prize of Rs. 501/- instituted by his son, Dr. I. Bhanu Murthy, is awarded to the student of this college securing the highest marks in Cost & Management Accounting at TY B.Com (Major Papers I, II and III taken together), Semesters V & VI taken together. A minimum achievement of 50% is necessary.
Late Shri V. G. Sahasrabudhe Prize of Rs. 201/-, instituted by Shri Bhaskar G. Nayak, is awarded to the student of TY B.Com from this College securing the highest marks in Business Economics at FY, SY and TY B.Com taken together, Semesters I to VI.
Marathi Arthashastra Parishad Ninth Conference (1985) Commemoration Prize of Rs.201/- is awarded to the student of TY B.Com securing the highest marks in Business Economics at FY, SY and TY B.Com taken together, Semesters I to VI.
Late Smt. Ivaturi Suryabangaramma Memorial Prize of Rs. 501/- instituted by her son, Dr. I. Bhanu Murthy, is awarded to the student of TY B.Com securing the highest marks in the compulsory Commerce Papers at Semesters V & VI taken together.
Mrs. Sheela H. Naik Gaunekar Shield for Most Studious Lady Student at T.Y. B.Com: This shield and cash prize of Rs. 501/-, instituted by Smt. Sheela H. Naik Gaunekar, is awarded to the lady student in TY B.Com who scores highest percentage of marks at FY B.Com and SY B.Com Semesters I to IV taken together. A minimum achievement of 50% is necessary.

SY B.COM

Late Jose Mariano Fernandes Rolling Shield, instituted by the staff of Damodar College, is awarded to the student from this College securing 1st Rank at SY B.Com Semesters III & IV taken together.
Late Miss Rajashri Venkatesh Prabhu Alvenkar Prize of Rs. 125/-, instituted by Mr. Vijay Prabhu Alvenkar is awarded to the student of this College securing highest marks at SY B.Com Semesters III & IV taken together.
Shri G. M. Daivajna Prizes, instituted by Shri. Ganesh M. Daivajna, are to be awarded as follows:
i) A cash prize of Rs.250/- is to be awarded to the student from this College securing the highest marks in Financial Accounting – III & IV at SY B.Com Semesters III & IV taken together.
ii) A cash prize of Rs. 250/- is to be awarded to the student from this College securing the highest marks in Accounting – III & e-Accounting (Applied Component) at SY B.Com Semesters III & IV taken together.

FY B.COM

Late Miss Tejaswini Vithal Vadiye Prize of Rs. 101/- is awarded to the student from this College securing 1st rank at FY B.Com. – Semesters I & II taken together.

Shri G. M. Daivajna Prizes, instituted by Shri. Ganesh M. Daivajna, are to be awarded as follows:

i) A cash prize of Rs. 250/- is to be awarded to the student from this College securing the highest marks in Financial Accounting – I & II at FY B.Com Semesters I & II taken together

ii) A cash prize of Rs. 250/- is to be awarded to the student from this College securing the highest marks in Accounting – I & II (Foundation Course) at FY B.Com Semesters I & II taken together

Late Principal D. B. Wagh Prize of Rs. 201/-, instituted by Mrs. M. E. Abranches, is to be awarded to the student securing highest marks in Mathematical Techniques – I & II at FY B.Com Semesters I & II taken together.

TYBCA

Shri D. V. Borkar Prize of Rs. 501/-, instituted by Mrs. M. E. Abranches is awarded to the student of this College securing the highest marks at TY BCA.
Mr. C. P. Da Costa Rolling Trophy for Best All Round Performance at TY BCA
This Rolling Trophy, instituted by Shri. C. P. D’Costa, is awarded to a student in TY BCA based on his/her outstanding all round performance including studies, participation in Sports, Cultural and other extra-curricular activities.

FYBBS

Shri G. M. Daivajna Prize of Rs. 250/-, instituted by Shri. Ganesh M. Daivajna, is awarded to the student from this College securing the highest marks in Essentials of Accounting (Papers I & II taken together) at FY BBS Semesters I & II taken together.

SYBBS

Shri G. M. Daivajna Prize of Rs. 250/-, instituted by Shri. Ganesh M. Daivajna, is awarded to the student from this College securing the highest marks in Direct & Indirect Taxes at SY BBS Semesters Ill & IV taken together.

TYBBS

Late Nilkant Keshav Shenvi Kakodkar Scholarship of Rs. 1200/-, instituted by his daughters, is awarded to the student of this College securing highest marks at BBS (all six semesters taken together).
Shri G. M. Daivajna Prize of Rs. 250/-, instituted by Shri. Ganesh M. Daivajna, is awarded to the student from this College securing the highest marks in Financial Auditing at TY BBS Semester V.

III. SPECIAL PRIZES AND AWARDS

Late Advocate H. M. Naik Gaunekar Shield for the Most Outstanding Student in TY B.Com.
This Rolling Shield and cash prize of Rs. 501/-, instituted by Smt. Sheela H. Naik Gaunekar, is awarded to the Most Outstanding Student in TY B.Com.
Late Smt. Uma N. Pulapaka “Damodar Ratna” Trophy for the Most Outstanding Student
This Rolling Trophy and cash prize of Rs. 1000/-, instituted by the family of Smt. Uma N. Pulapaka, is awarded to a student based on his/her outstanding all round performance in academics (performance at examinations of FY, SY & TY B.Com/BCA/BBS), as well as co- curricular and extra-curricular activities.

IV. CULTURAL COUNCIL PRIZES

Mopkar Trophy is awarded to the Best Orator.
Mansoor Rayani Trophy, instituted by Shri Mansoor Rayani, is awarded to the BestHindi Singer.
The Best Konkani Singer Trophy, instituted by Mr. Jyotendra Nayak
The Best English Singer Trophy, instituted by Mr. Ravindra Deulkar
LPT Association Shield is awarded to the Best Konkani Poet
Cultural Union Shield is awarded to the Most Outstanding Student in Cultural Activities

V. N.C.C. PRIZES

A. Naval Wing

i) Divisional Officer’s Cup for the Best All-Round Naval Cadet donated by Mr. Gopalkrishna G. Kondli

ii) Award for The Most Sincere Cadet of the Naval Wing

B. Army Wing

i) Late Mr. Sushant K. Naik Rolling Trophy instituted by his family for Best All Round Army Wing Cadet

ii) Late Master Rajiv Rebello Rolling Trophy for the Most Sincere Cadet of the Army Wing donated by Ms. Joan M. Rebello

VI. N.S.S. PRIZES

NSS Programme Officers’ Shield given for meritorious services in N.S.S.

Rolling Trophy for the Best N.S.S. Volunteer (Boy)
Rolling Trophy for the Best N.S.S. Volunteer (Girl)

VII. SPORTS COUNCIL Awards

Rolling Trophy for the Best Sportsman

Rolling Trophy for the Best Sportswoman

VIII. PRINCIPAL’S DISCRETIONARY PRIZES

These prizes are awarded at the discretion of the Principal to students of the College who have rendered meritorious services to the College.

IX. INTER-COLLEGIATE TROPHIES

Shri. U. N. Bene Trophy, instituted by Shri U. N. Bene, is awarded to the winning team in the Inter-Collegiate General Knowledge Quiz Contest organized by the College.