Application process begins for INSPIRE-SHE scholarship for science students
Meritorious students who have passed class 12 can receive annual financial assistance of ₹60,000
By Capital Kranti desk, Gandhinagar · Editor: Parth Thakkar
12 November 2026, 10:25 am · 1 min read
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The Department of Science and Technology (DST) of the government has commenced the application process for the 'INSPIRE-SHE' scholarship, according to a report by Indian Express Gujarati. The primary objective of this scholarship is to encourage students to pursue higher education in the field of science and build careers in scientific research.
This scheme is a part of the 'Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired Research' (INSPIRE) programme. Under this scheme, a total of 12,000 students from across the country will be selected. Students who have passed class 12 and wish to pursue undergraduate and postgraduate courses in natural and basic sciences can be eligible for this scholarship.
Selected students will be provided monthly financial assistance of ₹5,000 for five years, which amounts to ₹60,000 annually. In addition, students will also receive an additional scholarship of ₹20,000 per year to carry out research work during the third and fourth years of their course.
Students can complete the necessary registration and application process for this scholarship. The last date for applying has been set as 7 December, 2026. Before applying, students are advised to carefully review the revised eligibility requirements and the scholarship guidelines so that they can apply correctly.
Through this scheme, students will be provided with the necessary financial assistance for their further studies, enabling them to progress in the field of science.
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