LIFYWSS
L’Oréal India For Young Women In Science Scholarships
Scholarship Overview
that science is the source of progress, and the contribution of women is vital to its future.
The L’Oréal India For Young Women in Science (FYWIS) Scholarship programme is a countrywide initiative which encourages and supports young women to pursue their careers in science.
This programme was instituted in 2003 and has empowered over 385 young women from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, to pursue their higher education in any scientificfield from a recognised college or university in India. A scholarship of INR 250,000 is awarded to each of the promising young women and covers their college fees.
By providing them financial assistance to pursue scientific education, this scholarship reinforces the vocation of women in scientific disciplines. The FYWIS scholarship encourages women, who would probably otherwise discontinue their education, to purse the study in their chosen field.
L’Oréal India’s ‘For Young Women in Science’ programme is an extension of the international
Eligibilty
To apply for the scholarship, you need to have passed class 12 with Science stream and must display interest in pursuing a career in the field of Science. The L’Oréal India Scholarship eligibility criteria are given below:
- Only girl students who have passed class 12 (Science stream) with a minimum 85% marks in PCM/PCB/PCMB in the current academic year can apply for the scholarship.
- The applicants must have taken admission into an undergraduate (bachelor’s) program in science-related field at a recognised college in India in the current academic year.
- Also, the candidates applying for L’Oréal India For Young Women in Science Scholarship must not be more than 19 years of age.
- The candidates’ annual family income must not be more than INR 4 Lakh.
Application Process
The application process of this scholarship is made easy for applicants so that it is easily comprehended. Follow the procedure highlighted below to apply for the scholarship:
- Interested applicants can apply for this scholarship online.
- The applicant needs to register first by using their Gmail/Facebook account.
- Complete a 5-step process to fill the application form and submit it.
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