STEM education is the new buzzword for several students as it is gaining huge prominence worldwide. It enables the students to gain logical, systematic, and scientific learning in a variety of subjects related to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). Students having a STEM degree are in high demand these days as they have in-hand knowledge of cutting-edge technologies, latest developments, and the required set of skills that makes them extremely rewarding.
However, not everyone can pursue a STEM degree course in India. There are students who have inclination towards STEM learning but lack enough resources. To encourage such students to pursue their dream career, various organizations and institutions offer scholarships for STEM courses. Here is a list of top national and international scholarships for undergraduate studies in STEM-related subjects that students can obtain.
1. L’Oréal India For Young Women in Science Scholarships
Offered by L’Oréal India, this scholarship is meant to support promising young girls from economically disadvantaged sections of the society to pursue graduation in science-related fields. Girl students who have passed Class 12 with minimum 85% marks in PCM/PCB/PCMB streams can apply for this scholarship. Their annual family income should be less than INR 4 lakhs per annum and their age should not be more than 19 years, as on the date of application.
Eligibility: Class 12 passed girl students (Science)
Awards: Up to INR 2,50,000
Application timeline: June to July (tentative)
2. Rolls-Royce Unnati Scholarships for Women Engineering Students
An initiative of Rolls-Royce India Pvt. Ltd., this scholarship is meant for meritorious girl students to pursue their engineering studies. Girls in the 1st/2nd/3rd year of engineering are eligible for this scholarship. They must have secured more than 60% marks in Class 10 and 12 examinations.
Eligibility: Girls students studying in 1st/2nd/3rd year of Engineering
Awards: INR 35,000
Application timeline: March to April (tentative)
3. Keep India Smiling Foundational Scholarship Programme
Colgate-Palmolive (India) Ltd. offers a number of scholarship opportunities for students, sportspersons, and individuals helping others. The scholarship for UG/engineering students offers financial assistance to students pursuing undergraduate engineering programmes. The minimum score requirement for students is 60% in Class 12 board examinations. Their family income should also be less than INR 5 lakhs per annum.
Eligibility: 1st year engineering students
Awards: INR 30,000 per year for 4 years
Application timeline: April to July (tentative)
4. Technip India Scholarship Program
This scholarship of Technip FMC India is meant to support underprivileged female students in pursuing higher studies in STEM related fields. Girl students from Delhi, Chennai and Mumbai studying in the 3rd year of any engineering programme can apply for this scholarship. They are required to obtain at least 60% marks in Class 12 examination and a CGPA of 7 (or 60%) and above in the preceding two years of their engineering programme. The annual income of the family should be less than INR 3 lakhs per annum.
Eligibility: Girls enrolled in engineering programmes (3rd year)
Awards: INR 20,000 (one-time fixed)
Application timeline: December to January (tentative)
5. Narotam Sekhsaria Foundation Engineering Scholarship
Introduced by Narotam Sekhsaria Foundation, this scholarship supports the studies of meritorious BE/BTech students who are in the final year of studies. To be eligible, the students need to obtain 75% and more marks in all the semesters of their engineering programme. They are also required to have an excellent track record in both extra-curricular and co-curricular activities during the course.
Eligibility: Final year students of BE/BTech programme
Awards: Up to INR 1,00,000
Application timeline: October to November (tentative)
6. MPOWER Women in STEM Scholarship
This scholarship is introduced by MPOWER Financing in the honour of the UN’s International Day of Women and Girls in Science. The scholarship helps female students of 18 years or older to pursue undergraduate and graduate studies at one of MPOWER’s partner universities in Canada or the US.
Eligibility: Female students pursuing undergraduate or graduate degree program
Awards: Up to USD 5,000
Application timeline: March to April (tentative)
7.Schaeffler India Hope Engineering Scholarship
This scholarship is an initiative of Schaeffler India to support engineering students from economically weaker sections of the society. It is open only for students coming from Maharashtra, Gujarat and Tamil Nadu. They must have passed Class 12 (Science) with more than 60% marks and their family income should be less than INR 5 lakhs per annum.
Eligibility: 1st year engineering students
Awards: INR 75,000 per year
Application timeline: August to October (tentative)
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