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Prathibha Scholarship Programme

Prathibha Scholarship Programme is aimed at motivating bright Students to higher studies in Science by awarding Scholarships. Prathibha Scholars are also provided opportunities to attend Science Orientation Programmes and interact with pioneers in Science through the SPEED Scheme.

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About This Scheme

Scholarships are awarded to students of Kerala origin who have qualified meritoriously in the Higher Secondary Examination, for pursuing Undergraduate and Postgraduate degree courses in Basic/ Natural Science in Institutions/ Universities in India. The objective of the programme is to motivate aspiring students to higher studies and a career in Science. Prathibha Scholarship Programme is aimed at motivating bright Students to higher studies in Science by awarding Scholarships. Prathibha Scholars are also provided opportunities to attend Science Orientation Programmes and interact with pioneers in Science through the Student Programme for Excellence in Experimental Design (SPEED) scheme. Students are selected for Prathibha Scholarship at Under-graduate level based on the marks obtained by them for all Science subjects in the Higher Secondary Examination. The applicants should have secured admission for 3-year U.G/5-year Integrated P.G programme in Basic/Natural Sciences. Scholarship is applicable for maximum 5 years including U.G and P.G courses/Integrated P.G course subject to renewal norms as per guidelines.

Benefits

4. Eight Prathibha Scholars (two scholars in each of the disciplines- Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics) are eligible to be considered for summer programmes at IISER-Trivandrum. The selection of Prathibha Scholars for summer programmes is subject to the norms of IISER-Trivandrum.

1. Scholarship is awarded for studies in Basic / Natural Sciences.

2. The selected students are eligible for scholarship as follows.

(a) U.G. Course/ First 3 years of Integrated P.G. Course:

₹12.0K

1st Year - ₹12,000/-

₹18.0K

2nd Year - ₹18,000/-

₹24.0K

3rd Year - ₹24,000/-

(b) P.G. Course (subject to scoring minimum 75% marks for Undergraduate course)

₹40.0K

1st Year/ 4th Year of Integrated P.G. Course - ₹40,000/-

₹60.0K

2nd Year/ 5th Year of Integrated P.G. Course - ₹60,000/-

3. Offers opportunities for attending Science Enrichment Programmes and summer internships in reputed National and State level R&D institutions in Kerala.

Eligibility

Note: You may be eligible based on the information shown. Please verify the official eligibility requirements before applying.

Required Documents

  • Identity proof of applicant
  • Passport size photographs
  • Student Data-sheet, duly signed by the applicant and endorsed by the Head of the Institution where they are admitted for Degree Course.
  • Copy of Mark list of Higher Secondary Board Examination- self attested
  • Community Certificate for SC/ST applicants.
  • Certificate in proof of ‘Place of Origin’ [Applicant should be of Kerala origin]
  • "Terms & Conditions”, duly signed
  • E-payment form- in prescribed format

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

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Level
State Government
Max benefit
₹60.0K