Infosys Foundation launches STEM Stars scholarship programme 2024-25, offers Rs 1 lakh for female students

NEW DELHI: The Infosys Foundation has launched the STEM Stars scholarship programme 2024-25. This scholarship programme will support female students in India pursuing undergraduate degrees in science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM), medical sciences (MBBS), bachelor of dental surgery (BDS), or bachelor of pharmacy (BPharm).

As per the official press release, the scholarship will provide financial assistance of up to Rs 1 lakh per annum, covering tuition fees, living expenses, and study materials. The selection process for the scholarship will be based on the applicant's academic performance, financial need, and potential to contribute to the field of STEM.

Female students enrolled in Bachelor of Technology (BTech) or five-year programmes such as Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), Integrated Master’s programmes, and dual degree programmes (BTech + Master of Technology) will receive support for up to four years. Students pursuing three-year Bachelor of Science (BSc) programmes are eligible for financial aid for up to three years.

Eligibility criteria

To be eligible for the STEM Stars Scholarship Program 2024-25, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Applicants must be female students who are citizens of India.

• Students must be enrolled in the first year of a three-year BSc degree in courses such as Biochemistry, Physics, Chemistry, Nursing, Geography, Information Technology, Biology, Computer Science, Forensic Science, etc.

• The first or second year of BTech, MBBS, BPharm, BDS, Integrated Masters, or Dual Degree (BTech + MTech) programmes.

• Applicants must be enrolled in institutes ranked among the top institutions according to the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) for 2023 or 2024.

• Candidates must have secured admission to the identified colleges and completed their Class 12 education.

• Applicants must have an annual family income of Rs 8 lakh or less.

• Candidates must not have availed themselves of other scholarships covering the same expenses.

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Infosys Scholarship Programme: Documents required

Candidates can check the list of documents required for the Infosys Foundation STEM Stars scholarship programme 2024-25 given below.

• Recent passport-size photograph.

• Class 12 marksheet.

• JEE, CET, NEET scorecard (for students studying in BTech, MBBS, Integrated Masters, BDS, etc.).

• Government-issued identity proof (Aadhaar card, Voter ID card, Driving licence, PAN card).

• Current year admission proof (fee receipt, admission letter, bonafide certificate).

• Family income proof certificate (issued by appropriate government offices, BPL card, or Ayushman Bharat card).

• Bank account details of the applicant (bank passbook or cancelled cheque).