Applications are invited for Infosys Foundation STEM Stars Scholarship Program 2024-25. The last date of application is September 15.

About the Program

The Infosys Foundation STEM Stars Scholarship Program 2024-25 is an initiative by the Infosys Foundation to support first-year female students in India who aspire to pursue undergraduate degrees in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) subjects.

The scholarship provides comprehensive financial coverage of up to ₹1 lakh per annum for female students in a 4-year STEM course, subject to meeting the eligibility criteria. This includes tuition fees, living expenses, and costs incurred for study materials.

About Infosys Foundation

Established in 1996, the Infosys Foundation supports programs primarily in the areas of Education, Healthcare, Women Empowerment and Environmental Sustainability. In addition, it also has a focus on areas such as Art and Culture, Rural Development, Destitute Care, and Disaster Relief.

Its mission is to work with the underprivileged across the country and strive towards a more equitable society. Infosys Foundation takes pride in working with all sections of society, selecting projects with infinite care, and working in areas that are traditionally overlooked by society at large.

Eligibility

  • Applicants must be female students who are citizens of India.
  • Students must be enrolled in the first year of their 4-year undergraduate course in engineering, medicine (MBBS), and other related STEM fields at institutes of repute (NIRF accredited).
  • Candidates must have obtained admission into the identified colleges and completed their Class 12.
  • Applicants must fulfil the below-specified academic criteria:
    • A minimum CGPA of 7 in engineering and related courses until course completion. 
    • A pass qualification in all subjects for the year in MBBS for continuous enrolment until course completion.
  • Applicants must have an annual family income of less than or equal to ₹8 lakh.
  • Candidates must not have availed other scholarships for the same expenses.

Benefits

The selected candidates will receive a scholarship of up to ₹1 lakh per annum, covering tuition, living expenses, and study materials, for the duration of the course against paid receipts.

How to Apply?

Interested candidates can apply online via Buddy4study.

Required Documents

  • Recent passport-size photograph.
  • Class 12 marksheet and passing certificates along with the JEE/CET/NEET scorecard.
  • A government-issued identity proof (Aadhaar card/Voter ID card/Driving licence/PAN card).
  • Current year admission proof (fee receipt/admission letter/institution identity card/bonafide certificate).
  • Family income proof certificate issued by appropriate govt. offices/BPL or similar card/Ayushman Bharat card.
  • Electricity bills for the past 6 months are to be provided as an additional supporting document.
  • Bank account details of the applicant (bank passbook/cancelled cheque).