KSCSTE Prathibha Scholarship Programme 2023-24

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EligibilityUndergraduate students of Kerala
RegionIndia
AwardUp to ₹60,000 per annum
DeadlineClosed

About the Program

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Last Updated On : 09-02-2024   Posted By : Disha Bhatt

KSCSTE Prathibha Scholarship Programme 2023-24 is an opportunity offered by the Kerala State Council for Science, Technology & Environment (KSCSTE), Ministry of Science and Technology, Kerala to selected undergraduate students in Basic/Natural Sciences studying at an Indian institution or university. The objective of the program is to motivate students to pursue higher studies and a career in Science. The selected candidates will receive up to ₹60,000 per annum.

Source: Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment (KSCSTE)

  • KSCSTE Prathibha Scholarship Programme 2023-24
    DeadlineClosed
    Eligibility

    To be eligible, an applicant must:

    • be an Indian national 
    • be a domicile of Kerala
    • have scored at least 90% marks in the Kerala Higher Secondary Examination (HSE)
    • have qualified for the Higher Secondary Board Examination (HSBE) with a minimum overall grade of 90% or equivalent
    • have secured at least 90% marks or equivalent grades in all Science subjects of the HSE

    Note:-

    • Students will be selected at the Undergraduate level only.
    • In the Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe category, eligibility requires a minimum of 80% marks or equivalent grade in all subjects and all science subjects combined.
    • Selection is based on the aggregate marks obtained in all science subjects in the Higher Secondary Examination.
    • Students who have received this scholarship for all three years of their undergraduate program and graduated with a minimum of 75% marks are eligible to continue the scholarship for their postgraduate course.
    • A total of 8 Prathibha Scholars (two scholars from each discipline: Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics) are eligible for consideration for summer programs at IISER-Trivandrum.
    • Offers opportunities to attend Science Enrichment Programmes and summer internships at renowned National and State-level R&D institutions in Kerala.
    • Selection of Prathibha Scholars for summer programs is subject to the norms of IISER-Trivandrum.
    • The scheme guarantees at least 50% of selections for female students. Additionally, 10% of selections are reserved for students from SC/ST communities.
    Benefits

    The selected candidates will receive the scholarship as follows: 

    For undergraduate courses/first 3 years of integrated postgraduate courses:

    Class Amount of Scholarship per annum (in ₹)
    First year 12,000
    Second year 18,000
    Third year 24,000

     

    Postgraduate courses subject to scoring a minimum of 75% marks for the undergraduate course:

    Class Amount of Scholarship per annum (in ₹)
    1st year/4th year of integrated postgraduate course 40,000
    2nd year/5th year of integrated postgraduate course 60,000
    Documents
    • A recent passport-size photograph (image of dimension 150W×200H pixels)

    After selection in the Provisional Rank List, the student will have to submit the following documents for confirmation of scholarship:

    • Student data sheet, duly signed by the applicant and endorsed by the Head of the Institution where they have taken admission
    • Self-attested copy of mark list of Higher Secondary Board Examination
    • Community certificate for SC/ST applicants
    • Domicile certificate
    • Duly signed terms and conditions
    • E-payment form in the prescribed format
    How can you apply?

    Eligible applicants can apply for the scholarship by following the below-mentioned steps - 
    Step 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' button.
    Step 2: Click on the 'Register' button and fill in the required details to 'Register'. (Note:- If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID).
    Step 3: Navigate to 'Register Here' under the Applicant's Portal 2023-24 and click on it.
    Step 4: Click on 'New Applicant Registration' and fill in the required details to Register. (Note:- If the applicant is registered, click on 'Registered User Login' and log in using valid credentials)
    Step 5: After successful registration, fill in the required details, upload the necessary documents, and submit.

Important Dates

Scholarship Deadline: 29th February 2024

Selection Criteria

The candidates will be selected based on the aggregate marks obtained for all science subjects in the Higher Secondary Examination.

Scholarships are awarded with a weighting of 30% for Mathematical Science, 40% for Physical Science, and 30% for Life Sciences based on the subject chosen for the degree course. Students in triple-main courses will be ranked in all three subject areas and selected based on their top ranking position.

This scholarship is closed for further applications. It is expected to be launched by February, 2025. You can follow this scholarship for further updates.

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