Opening Doors to Great Possibilities
Science shows no gender discrimination, and in that sense offers hope to a society where discrimination is practised."
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Dr. Tessy Thomas,
Director,
Advanced Systems Laboratory, DRDO
Everyone has a purpose in life and a unique talent to give to others. And when we blend this unique talent with service to others, we experience the ecstasy and exultation of own spirit, which is the ultimate goal of all goals."
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Kallam Anji Reddy
Through this scholarship, we not only hope to help budding women scientists achieve their dreams, but also bring together women role models and mentors to catalyse this process."
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Radha and V. Sasisekharan
“Building capacity dissolves differences. It irons out inequalities.”
– DR. A.P.J. ABDUL KALAM
Sashakt Scholarship is a one-of-its-kind initiative to encourage promising young women across India to prepare for and pursue a career in science.
Covers three/four years of studies towards earning a B.Sc./B.Tech/MBBS degree.
Lead woman scientists as mentor-Scholars guided through the crucial stages of their education, apart from having a role model for a career in science.
Limited scholarships available, for students securing admissions in any of the listed colleges.
Bright, young girls with a record of academic excellence, who are confident of getting admission in India’s best science colleges, can apply as soon as they complete their Class XII examinations.
Register
Fill application and submit documents (01 May 2023 onwards)
Select institution/s
Submit admission offer from anyone institution (by 30 Nov 2023)
Wait for selection confirmation email
1st May 2023 | Registrations will begin |
30th Nov 2023 | Last date for application submission with admission offer |
Bangalore | Department of Science, Christ (Deemed to be University) |
Chennai | Madras Christian College |
Delhi | Miranda House |
Hyderabad | St. Francis Degree College for Women |
Kolkata | St. Xavier`s College |
Mumbai | Mithibai College |
Encourage and support young, academically bright girls to pursue science studies.
Address the attrition of girl students in science during transition from school to college.
Financially empower rural and economically challenged girls to access the best science education in India.
To contribute more women scientists as mentors and achievers to India and the world