Science Scholarships for Indian Students 2024

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Introduction

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Discover scholarships over Rs 45,000/yr for BSc/BSMS students facing financial challenges, ensuring continuation of education in science, offered by governments and private organizations.

Scholarships for Science Students

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BSc scholarships aid students pursuing BSc/BS or integrated BSMS after 12th. Govt. and private programs assist deserving candidates with excellent academics facing financial constraints, enabling higher education. Here are some of the most popular scholarships after class 12th

INSPIRE Program

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DST's INSPIRE Program: Supports undergraduates in Basic Science, top 12th Board scorers, or top 10,000 NEET/JEE rankers. Rs. 60,000/yr + Rs. 20,000 for summer internships. Apply via DST INSPIRE portal.

Narotam Sekhsaria Scholarship Programme

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Narotam Sekhsaria Scholarship: For Indian final year/graduated students from recognized institutes (IISc, IISERs, IITs) aiming for postgrad studies in India or abroad. Private organization offers Rs. 20,00,000 scholarship.

HDFC Educational Crisis Scholarship Support (ECSS)

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HDFC ECSS: For postgraduates, graduates, or diploma holders with family income under Rs. 3 lakhs/year. One-time scholarship, Rs. 10,000 to Rs. 25,000.

Indira Gandhi Scholarship for Single Girl Child

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UGC's Indira Gandhi Scholarship for Single Girl Child: For single girl children pursuing postgrad degrees, excluding those with brothers. Twin daughters eligible. Must be in first year. Rs. 36,200/year scholarship.

Merck India Charitable Trust (MICT) Scholarship Program

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MICT Scholarship: Merck India supports underprivileged students in Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Thane, and Bengaluru from Class 10 to graduation. Income under Rs. 2.4 lakhs/yr. INR 35,000/year awarded.

Santoor Scholarship

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Santoor Scholarship by Wipro for underprivileged female students from Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Telangana, or Chhattisgarh. Must pass 10th, 12th from govt. school, enrolled in full-time graduation. Rs. 24,000 until degree completion.

Dhirubhai Ambani Scholarship Programme

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Dhirubhai Ambani Scholarship: Reliance Foundation supports class 12 students to pursue further studies. 50% female, 20% specially-abled beneficiaries. Based on CBSE/State board merit. Family income < Rs. 4.5 lakhs. Scholarship approx. Rs. 12,000.

IGCAR Junior Research Fellowship

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IGCAR JRF: Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research fellowship for graduates/postgraduates with ≥55% marks. Rs. 31,000/month for first two years.

Kotak Kanya Scholarship

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Kotak Kanya Scholarship: Kotak Group aids meritorious females from low-income families. 85%+ in 12th, 1st year of grad. Family income < Rs. 3.2 lakhs. Rs. 1.5 lakhs/yr till degree completion. Terms apply. Visit official website.

AICTE Pragati Scholarship for Girls

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AICTE Pragati Scholarship for Girls: AICTE supports female students in first year of degree. Family income < Rs. 8 lakhs/yr. Rs. 50,000/yr scholarship.

How to Apply for Science Scholarships?

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Apply for scholarships typically from November to February via official websites. Visit specific application portals for details on the process.

Final Thoughts

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Explore popular scholarships for science students, fostering higher education in India and abroad, reducing dropout rates. Discover government and private scholarships from central and state governments, detailed on official websites.