Inspire Scholarship for Higher Education (SHE) is the scholarship offered by the Department of Science and Technology for the study of Basic/Natural Science at the degree level.
Inspire Scholarship-Course List
The different courses in this scholarship scheme are- B.Sc (3years), B.Sc (Hon’s, 4 years), B.S course of 4 years duration, 5 years – Integrated M.Sc/M.S etc. The applicant should have joined for the degree course programme in any one of their 18 science subjects – Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology, Statistics, Botany, Zoology, Geology, Astro Physics, Astronomy, Electronics, Anthropology, Micro Biology, Geophysics, Geo Chemistry, Atmospheric science and Oceanic Science.
Inspire Scholarship Amount
The scholarship amount would be Rs.80,000/- per annum. It can be availed of for 5 years maximum, subject to the conditions. (till the completion of M.S/M.Sc course programme).| Name of the Scholarship | Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired Research Scholarship for Higher Education (SHE) |
| Eligibility | 1) Top 1% of the School Board at Class XII level 2) Enrollment in to Higher Education in Basic and Natural Science courses |
| Scholarship Amount |
Rs.80,000/year |
| Agency | Department of Science and Technology, Government of India |
| Duration |
5 years |
Inspire Eligibility
The applicant should have passed the plus two level exam in the year itself. Moreover he/she should satisfy one of the conditions of eligibility. If the applicant is one of the top 1% of students who scored high marks in the plus two board exam or one of top 10,000 rank holders in AIPMT/JEE (main)/JEE (Advanced) in the year, he/she will be eligible to apply.
All KVPY/NTSE/JBNSTS scholars and International Olympiad Medalists can apply. Students joined in 4 year B.Sc/5 year Integrated M.Sc in Basic/Natural Science in IIT on the basis of their JEE (Advanced) rank, those who joined in IISER, NISER, DAECBS and the students of first year degree course/ Integrated programme in any one of the universities on the basis of their rank in AIPMT/JEE (Main), JEE (Advanced) also can apply.
Dates to Remember
The students can apply for INSPIRE Scholarship till 15th of October 2024.
How to Apply
Click the link below for more details.
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| INSPIRE Scholarship 2024-25. Press Release |
| INSPIRE Scholarship 2024-25. Frequently Asked Questions |
| INSPIRE Scholarship -Online Application Portal |
| Related Downloads |
| Scholarship Directory |
How to Download Advisory Note(For Schools Only)
To download the Inspire Scholarship Advisory Note (For Schools Only), issued by DHSE Kerala, for the top 1% of students from the Higher Secondary Examination March 2024, schools should follow these steps:
1. Login to the iExams Portal:
Access the iExam portal using the school's login credentials.
2. Select the Examination Details:
After logging in, select "First and Second Year March Examinations" as the exam and choose "2024" as the year.
3. Locate the Inspire Advisory Note:
Navigate to the "Reports" section in the menu. Under this section, find and click on the option labeled "Advisory Note for Inspire."
Please note that this advisory note is only for intimation purposes and is neither a selection letter nor a guarantee for the scholarship under the INSPIRE-SHE Scheme.
