Top Scholarships for Women in Engineering – Girls from Class 12 Must Read This

Girls aspiring to study engineering at top institutions in India, such as NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs, must clear the JEE Main after Class 12. For admission to the prestigious IITs, they must pass the JEE Advanced after JEE Main. While 2.5 lakh students appear for the JEE Advanced after passing the JEE Main exam, female representation remains low. In 2024, out of 1,80,200 candidates who appeared in the exam, only 41,020 were girls. In 2023, a total of 40,645 out of 1,80,372 test takers were female, and in 2022, just 33,608 out of 1,55,538 were girls. Furthermore, between 2020 and 2024, the number of female candidates who appeared in the JEE Advanced increased by only 8,169, whereas the overall number of test takers grew by 29,362. This trend indicates that female students don’t show a greater interest in IIT admissions through JEE Advanced, despite a good rise in total test takers. Out of all the challenges that female students face, one could be due to the lack of financial assistance. Thus, financial solutions like scholarships and student loans could solve the problem and bring gender parity in engineering courses. Scholarships play a crucial role in helping students fund their BE/BTech journey as they cover an array of expenses, including tuition fees, accommodation, books, accessories, and other education-related miscellaneous stuff.

Best Scholarships for Women Pursuing Engineering After Class 12

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Are you planning to study engineering but the fees is a concern? Then you should apply for a scholarship, which will help you pay for your college tuition and other educational expenses. Below we have listed some of the popular scholarships for girls planning to pursue engineering after Class 12. 

Top Scholarships for Women Pursuing BTech/BE After 12th

Scholarship Name Eligibility Criteria Benefits Application Link
AICTE Pragati Scholarship for Girls Must be a female candidate.

Only one child from a family will be considered for the scholarship. If the family income is less than ₹8 LPA then two girls will be considered from a family.

Candidates will be selected on the basis of their merit in the qualifying exam, like JEE Main.

The candidate must have enrolled in the first year of a technical degree at an AICTE-approved college. 

A maximum of ₹30,000 for the payment of course fees per year will be provided to the candidate.

The candidate will also receive a ₹10,000 per month for 10 months.  

Application link yet to be activated
L’Oréal India For Young Women In Science Scholarships for UG Students Open to female students pursuing undergraduate degrees related to science (any year).  

Must have completed Class 12 in the Science stream with at least 85% marks.  

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Family income should not exceed ₹6 LPA.  

Students across India are eligible.

A scholarship worth ₹63,500 will be awarded to the selected students.   Application link yet to be activated
MPOWER Women in STEM Scholarship The candidate must be studying in a full-time degree program at an MPOWER-eligible school in the USA or Canada.

The applicant must be an international student studying legally in the USA or Canada. 

The candidate must be studying in a course related to STEM

The selected students will receive a scholarship of $1,000 (~85,377) to $5,000 (~4,26,887). Apply Now
Infosys Foundation STEM Stars Scholarship Program The scholarship is for Indian female students only.

The candidate must be in the first year of B.Tech, MBBS, B.Pharm, BDS courses, or the first/second year of Integrated/Dual Degree programs (B.Tech + M.Tech) at premier NIRF-ranked institutions.

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Applicants should have successfully passed their Class 12 examination.

Family income must not exceed ₹8 lakh annually

Candidates should not be receiving any other scholarship which covers the same expenses.

Students will get a scholarship of up to ₹1 lakh per annum, which will cover the tuition fees and living expenses. Application link yet to be activated
Monash University, Women in Information Technology Scholarship The candidate must be an international student or a resident of Australia

Only female candidates are selected for the interview

Must have passed Class 12 or equivalent and be interested in a single or double degree course offered by the Faculty of Information Technology at Monash University

AUD 6000 (~3,28,338) for one year will be awarded to 50 scholars every year. Application link yet to be activated
Nutanix Heart Women in Technology Scholarships The applicant must be a female student

Must be pursuing a degree in software engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, or computer engineering.

The applicant must be enrolled in a college in India or other eligible countries, namely the US, Mexico, Australia, the UK, France, Serbia, the Netherlands, and Spain.

Candidates must have secured a minimum of 3.0 GPA in nations that use GPA scoring.

Students with a history of community service and involvement in extracurricular activities will be selected

A total of 4 students will be selected for the scholarship, and they will all receive financial help of up to $2,000 (~₹1,70,755) each to cover tuition and other expenses Apply Now
Winnie Sun Scholarship Female students in India are eligible for this scholarship.

The applicant must be enrolled in Medicine (MBBS/BDS), Engineering (B.Tech), Nursing, or Pharmacy courses in a government/private college recognised by a central or state board of education.

The student must have scored 70% or more marks in Class 10 and 12. 

The total family income must not exceed ₹5 LPA.  

Selected students will receive up to ₹65,000 per annum to cover their educational expenses, including tuition fees, living costs, and textbooks. Application link yet to be activated
DXC Progressing Minds Scholarship Female and transgender students pursuing graduation in any year in STEM-related fields are eligible.

A minimum of 60% marks in their previous class/semester is required to meet the eligibility criteria.

The annual family income must be less than or equal to ₹4 LPA.

A one-time scholarship amount of ₹50,000 will be awarded. Application link yet to be activated
Rolls-Royce Wings4Her Scholarship for Women Engineering Students Female students who are pursuing a UG engineering degree from an AICTE-recognised institution are eligible. 

Students from all over India are eligible to apply 

The family income of the candidate must not exceed ₹4 LPA

The applicant must have completed Class 10 and 12 with a minimum of 60% marks. 

Preference will be given to candidates who have physical disabilities, have a single parent, or are orphans. 

A scholarship of ₹35,000 will be awarded to the student.   Application link yet to be activated
Santoor Women’s Scholarship The student must have passed class 10 from a local government school

Class 12 from a government school or college.

Must be enrolled in a full-time graduation course. 

₹24,000 per annum will be awarded to the student till the completion of their course.  Application link yet to be activated

Engineering Courses for Women After Class 12

Female students who want to study engineering after Class 12 will have the following options to choose from: BTech/BE, Diploma in Engineering, and BTech + MTech (integrated course). For BE/BTech and BTech + MTech, a Class 12 score is mandatory, while for Diploma in Engineering, the minimum qualification for admission is not Class 12 but Class 10. Each of these courses has different specialisations, which students need to pick according to their choice at the time of admission. Refer to the table below for more details on these courses and their popular specialisations.

Course Name Entrance Exams Accepted Duration Average Course Fees Per Year A Few Popular Specialisations
Diploma in Engineering JEXPO

AP POLYCET

TS POLYCET

CET Delhi Polytechnic

MP PPT

ASSAM PAT

JEECUP

DCECE

PULEET

CG PPT

Jharkhand Polytechnic

3 years ₹10,000 – ₹5,00,000   Diploma in Civil Engineering

Diploma in Automobile Engineering

Diploma in Electronics & Communication Engineering

Diploma in Marine Engineering

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Diploma in Computer Science Engineering

Diploma in Chemical Engineering

Diploma in Mining Engineering

Diploma in Production Engineering

Diploma in Electrical & Electronics Engineering

Diploma in Electrical Engineering

BE/BTech JEE Main

JEE Advanced

CUET UG

WBJEE

KCET

AP EAMCET

GUJCET

MHT CET

TS EAMCET

KEAM

OJEE

JKCET

CG PET

HP CET

NERIST NEE

Assam CEE

TJEE

4 years ₹2,50,000 – ₹5,00,000   BE/BTech Computer Science Engineering

BE/BTech Mechanical Engineering

BE/BTech Electronics & Communication Engineering

BE/BTech Electrical Engineering

BE/BTech Electrical & Electronics Engineering

BE/BTech Civil Engineering

BE/BTech Chemical Engineering

BE/BTech Information Technology

BE/BTech Instrumentation & Control Engineering

BE/BTech Electronics Engineering

BE/BTech Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering

BTech + MTech (integrated course) JEE Main

JEE Advanced

CUET UG

WBJEE

KCET

AP EAMCET

GUJCET

MHT CET

TS EAMCET

KEAM

OJEE

JKCET

CG PET

HP CET

NERIST NEE

Assam CEE

TJEE

5 years ₹75,000 to ₹5,00,000   BTech + MTech in Computer Science and Engineering

BTech + MTech in Electrical Engineering

BTech + MTech in Mechanical Engineering

BTech + MTech in Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering

BTech + MTech in Information Technology

BTech + MTech in Electronics & Communication Engineering

Also Read: Low Rank in JEE Main? Don’t Worry – Here’s How You Can Still Study Engineering with Scholarships!

FAQs

What are the scholarships available in India for an engineering girl student?

Some prominent scholarships for girl students pursuing engineering include the MPOWER Women in STEM Scholarship, Monash University Women in IT Scholarship, Nutanix Heart Women in Technology Scholarship, Infosys Foundation, STEM Stars Scholarship Program, Winnie Sun Scholarship, and L'Oréal India For Young Women In Science Scholarships.

How do I qualify for an engineering scholarship after Class 12?

To qualify, you must meet the specific eligibility criteria outlined for each scholarship. For instance, the DXC Progressing Minds Scholarship requires female or transgender STEM students with 60% or more in Class 12 and a family income of ₹4 lakh or less per year.

Is there any scholarship for a girl pursuing software engineering?

Yes, the Nutanix Heart Women in Technology Scholarship offers up to $2,000 (~₹1.7 lakh) in financial support to girls studying software engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, or computer engineering.

What engineering courses after Class 12 can I take to get scholarships?

Eligible courses include BTech, BE, Diploma in Engineering, and integrated BTech + MTech programs. Scholarships are available for each of these tracks.

Can engineering students claim a STEM-based scholarship?

Yes, engineering falls under the STEM category, making students eligible for a wide range of STEM scholarships aimed at promoting science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education.

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