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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 program is to motivate aspiring students to higher studies and a career in Science

How to Apply

Stage 1:Online Registration

  • Applicant should Register Online before the stipulated date as per the notification issued by KSCSTE.
  • Applicant should ensure the following before commencement of Online Registration.

i. A valid Mobile number and E-mail ID accessible to him/her during the entire stage of selection process.
ii. A recent passport size photograph image of dimension 150W ×200H pixels.

  • Applicant should enter their Name, Date of Birth, E-mail ID and HSE Roll Number to commence online registration.
  • Applicant should enter the OTP received through mobile and should enter a password of minimum 6 characters to continue registration.
  • An Application number will be generated on successful registration. This number and the chosen password will be sent to  the registered mobile number of the applicant, which should be used for future login.

(Note:  The Provisional Rank List will be published in KSCSTE website www.kscste.kerala.gov.in usually during March/April.)

Stage 2: After publication of Provisional Rank List

  • The students selected in the Provisional Rank list  should submit the following documents for confirmation of Scholarship.

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

  • Only those who submit the above documents within the stipulated time (as published in the website) will be considered for final ranking.
  • Application can be submitted online from 05thMay 2025 to 05th June 2025.
  • Any query on registration, should be addressed to the E-mail : prathibhascholars2425@gmail.com
    Tel: 0471- 2548346, 2548208
  • Click here to apply

The selected students are eligible for Annual scholarship @ Rs. 12,000/-, Rs. 18,000/-, Rs. 24,000/- respectively for 1st , 2nd  and 3rd years at U.G. level and @ Rs. 40,000/- & Rs. 60,000/- respectively for 4th year UG (Hons)/ 4th year UG (FYUGP)/1st year PG and 2nd year PG level.

Renewal of scholarship for 2nd and 3rd year U.G/Integrated P.G  and 2nd year P.G/5th year Integrated P.G  is subject to scoring minimum credit requirement as per the curriculum and credit framework specified by University Grants Commission in the National Education Policy-2020 (https://www.ugc.gov.in/pdfnews/7193743_FYUGP.pdf)  for the previous year of the course and submission of Mark lists of previous year  along with Renewal Data-sheet duly signed.

Continuation of scholarship for 4th year UGC (Hons)/P.G Course/4th year Integrated P.G course is subject to scoring minimum credit requirement as per the curriculum and credit framework specified by University Grants Commission in the National Education Policy-2020 (https://www.ugc.gov.in/pdfnews/7193743_FYUGP.pdf)  and submission of  (i) Consolidated Mark list of U.G programme /Mark lists of all previous 3-years of Integrated Course (ii) Renewal Data-sheet duly signed

The applicants should have secured admission for 3-year U.G/ 4-year UG (FYUGP)/ 4-year UG (Hons)/5-year Integrated P.G programme in Basic/Natural Sciences in 2024-25.

The Scientist-in-charge,
Programmes for Women in Science
Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment,
Sasthra Bhavan, Pattom, Thiruvananthapuram – 4
Tel No. + 91-471-2548402
E-mail: wsd1kscste@gmail.com

Prathibha Scholarship -New applicants 

 

Scholarship Renewal 2nd Year/3rdYear U.G. & 2ndYear P.G. 

Continuation of Scholarship for 1stYear P.G./ 4th Year Int.P.G. Programme