Applications are invited for Infosys Scholarship 2023 for Girls. Online applications are open on the official website.
About the Scholarship
In India, approximately 1.6 million girls continue to be deprived of education, as they remain out of school. Specifically, around 25% of girl students in India face the unfortunate circumstance of dropping out, particularly during their 10th to 12th grade.
An education in STEM is crucial for India and its girl students. STEM unlocks career prospects, fuels innovation, stimulates economic growth, tackles societal changes, and above all, empowers girls in today’s digital age.
Unfortunately, Indian women in STEM are highly under-represented. Data indicates that while 52% of women enrolled for STEM courses for their graduation, only 29% of them ended up joining the STEM workforce. Lack of access, mentorship, confidence and monetary constraints are the primary reasons to not opt for STEM, despite realizing its advantages in propelling their career forward.
In order to bridge this gap, Infosys Foundation has introduced STEM Stars, a scholarship program for girl students that aims to encourage and provide financial assistance, thereby helping them pursue an undergraduate degree in STEM.
Eligibility
- Girl students who are citizens of India
- Applicants must be enrolled in the first year of graduation at institutes of repute (NIRF accredited) in the fields of Engineering, Medical (MBBS) and other related STEM streams.
- Applicant’s annual family income must be less than or equal to INR 8,00,000.
- Applicants must have obtained admission into the identified colleges and completed their Class 12.
- Ongoing performance score should be a CGPA of 7 in engineering and such related courses and a pass qualification in all subjects for the year in MBBS for continuity till the completion of the course.
Application
Interested candidates can apply online via this page.
Benefits
The scholarship will cover tuition, living expenses, study materials limited to INR 1Lakh annually at actuals for the duration of the course.
Required Documents
- Class 12 marksheet and passing certificates along with the JEE / CET /NEET score card.
- A government-issued identity proof (Aadhaar card/ voter ID card/driving license/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 of the past 6 months to be provided as an additional supporting document.
- Bank account details of the applicant (bank passbook/cancelled cheque).
- Recent passport-size photograph.
FAQs
Which are the colleges in which this scheme is open?
This is open to candidates who meet the defined eligibility criteria from the list of colleges published. (Link)
