Opening Doors to Great Possibilities

If science excites you and you dream of a career in research, this scholarship is for you

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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

The Sashakt Scholarship

“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 all three years of study towards earning a B.Sc. 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 12 listed science 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 2022 onwards)

Select institution/s

Submit admission offer from anyone institution (by 30 Nov 2022)

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1st May 2022 Registrations will begin
30th Nov 2022 Last date for application submission with admission offer
Bangalore Department of Science, Christ (Deemed to be University)
Mount Carmel College
St Joseph's College
Chennai Madras Christian College
Stella Maris College
Presidency College
Loyola College
Delhi Miranda House
Hindu College
St. Stephen's College
Sri Venkateswara College
Hansraj College
ARSDC
Gargi College
Hyderabad St. Francis Degree College for Women
Loyola Academy
Kolkata St. Xavier`s College
Loreto College
Mumbai Mithibai College
Sophia College for Women

Why Sashakt Scholarship?

1.

Encourage and support young, academically bright girls to pursue science studies.

2.

Address the attrition of girl students in science during transition from school to college.

3.

Financially empower rural and economically challenged girls to access the best science education in India.

4.

To contribute more women scientists as mentors and achievers to India and the world