INSPIRE DST Scholarship For Higher Education SHE FAQs Frequently Asked Questions

Organization : Department of Science & Technology (DST)
Service Name : INSPIRE Scholarship For Higher Education SHE Frequently Asked Questions FAQs

Website : https://online-inspire.gov.in/
FAQ :  https://www.scholarships.net.in/uploads/6138-FAQ.pdf

Update : DST Inspire Scholarship For Higher Education SHE 2019 : www.scholarships.net.in/30131.html

SHE Frequently Asked Questions FAQs:

Question 1.: Scholarship for Higher Education :
Answer : Scholarship for Higher Education (SHE) is a component scheme under Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired Research (INSPIRE), which is a flagship programme of the Department of Science and Technology (DST), under the Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India.

Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired Research (INSPIRE)

It aims to engage young talents for the study of Science and Technology and pursue research as a career and to augment youth to undertake higher education in Science intensive courses by providing scholarships to deserving students. Under this scheme SHE, 10,000 scholarships, each valued at Rs. 80,000/- are announced annually for students pursuing Bachelors and Masters level courses in Basic and Natural Sciences.

Question 2.: Who can apply for SHE? What are the eligibility criteria for availing these scholarships?
Answer : (a) Students with aggregate marks within top 1% of their Class XII examination of any State/ Central Board in India are eligible. In addition, the student must be pursuing courses in Natural and Basic Sciences at the BSc, BS, and Int.MSc/MS level.
(b) Those students who have secured ranks in the JEE of IIT, AIPMT (within top 10000 ranks), and are presently pursuing Natural and Basic Science courses in India at the BSc, BS, Int.MSc/MS level.
(c) Students pursuing Integrated M.S. courses at IISERs, NISER and Department of Atomic Energy Centre for Basic Sciences, Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana (KVPY), National Talent Search Examination (NTSE), Jagadish Bose National Science Talent Search (JBNSTS) scholars and International Olympiad medalists pursuing Bachelor/ Master level courses in Natural Sciences.

Question 3.: What courses are eligible for the offer of INSPIRE Scholarship?
Answer : The following subjects under Basic and Natural Sciences are within the scope of INSPIRE Scholarship for pursuing BSc/BS/Int. MSc/Int. MS course:
(1) Physics, (2) Chemistry, (3) Mathematics, (4) Biology, (5) Statistics, (6) Geology, (7) Astrophysics, (8) Astronomy, (9) Electronics, (10) Botany, (11) Zoology, (12) Bio-chemistry, (13) Anthropology, (14) Microbiology, (15) Geophysics, (16) Geochemistry, (17) Atmospheric Sciences & (18) Oceanic Sciences.

The student must be enrolled into the aforementioned BSc, BS, Int. MSc/Int.MS courses before applying for INSPIRE Scholarship.

Courses other than these subjects such as Engineering, Medicine, Military Science, Defense Studies, Agriculture, Psychology, Seed Technology, Anthropology, Home Science, Geography, Economics, Education (including B.Sc.-B.Ed. dual degree course), Bio-technology, Computer Science, Computer Applications, Bio-informatics, Instrumentation, Information Technology, Physical Education, courses in Distance Education mode at the Open Universities and other professional courses are NOT supported.

Question 4.: How much is my SHE valued?
Answer : The scholarship is valued at Rs. 80,000/- per annum. Each candidate will receive annual scholarship @ total value of Rs. 60,000/- in cash. All the SHE scholars are required to undertake summer research projects under an active researcher in any recognized research centers across India. A summer time attachment fee of Rs. 20,000/- will be paid as Mentorship every year.

Question 5.: What is the tenure of INSPIRE-SHE?
Answer : Selected candidates will be supported for a maximum period of five years, starting from the 1st year BSc, BS, Int. MSc/Int.MS or until the completion of the course, whichever is earlier.
Continuation of the scholarship for the selected candidates is based on good academic performance in the examinations conducted by the University and upon the recommendation by the Head of the Institution.

Question 6. :When should I apply for SHE?
Answer : Only candidates who have completed their XII standard in the year 2013 and are currently enrolled in BSc, BS, Int. MSc/MS degrees, in Natural and Basic Sciences (in subjects listed above) can apply. The call for applications will be advertised in major newspapers. Also check our website  for regular updates.

Question 7.: How should I apply for the scholarship?
Answer : One can apply for the scholarship through online or offline modes. However, online mode of application is preferred. To apply online, please follow this link online-inspire.gov.in. The guidelines for online applications are given here.

Question 8. :What documents should I submit along with the application form?
Answer : The following documents are mandatory.
a) Application Form with photograph (in case of offline applications)
b) Class XII Mark Sheets
c) Class X Mark Sheet/Certificate (for proof of date of birth)
d) Endorsement Certificate as per the prescribed format, signed by the Principal of the College/Director of the Institute/Registrar of the University
e) Eligibility Note/Advisory Note (if provided by the State/Central Board)
f) Certificate specifying Rank or Award in JEE (Main)/ JEE (Advanced)/ NEET/ KVPY /JBNSTS/ NTSE / International Olympic Medalists (if the candidate is eligible under this criterion)
Please note that incomplete applications will be summarily rejected. No claims or representations will be entertained regarding the same.

Question 9.: When will I be intimated of my selection?
Answer : As we receive a large number of applications, the selection process on an average takes at least four months from the last date of submission of the application.
All selected candidates shall receive an Email notification informing that they are selected for the scholarship. The selected students are required to log into the online portal to download the offer letter.

Question 10.: I am selected for SHE but I have not received any official letter. What should I do?
Answer : Please Log in to the online portal. If you are selected, the offer letter will be available in your dashboard.