Organization : Department of Science & Technology DST
Scholarship Name : Scholarship for Higher Education SHE-2024
Applicable For : Class XII Passed Students
Applicable States/UTs : All Over India
Application Last Date : 15th October 2024
Website : https://www.online-inspire.gov.in/
What is INSPIRE Scholarship SHE?
INSPIRE Scholarship for Higher Education SHE-2024 is sponsored by DST Department of Science and Technology. Only candidates who have completed their XII standard examination in the year and have enrolled in B.Sc., B.S., B.Sc. with Research (4 years), Int. M.Sc./M.S. degrees, in Basic and Natural Sciences in the same year can apply. Students with age group 17-22 years can apply for scholarship under SHE. Last Date of Scholarship is 15th October 2024.
Eligibility Criteria of Scholarship for Higher Education
(a) Meritorious Students with aggregate marks within top 1% of their Class XII examination of any State/ Central Education Board in India are eligible. In addition, the student must be pursuing courses in Natural and Basic Sciences at the B.Sc., B.S., B.Sc. with Research (4 years) and Int.M.Sc./M.S. level.
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(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 B.Sc., B.S., B.Sc. with Research (4 years), Int. M.Sc./M.S. level.
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(c) Students with aggregate marks within top 1% of their Class XII examination of any State/ Central Education Board in India and pursuing Integrated M.S. courses in Natural and Basic Sciences at IISERs, NISER and Department of Atomic Energy Centre for Basic Sciences- University of Mumbai and Visva-Bharati, Shanti Niketan.
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(d) Students who have been selected under Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana (KVPY) and pursuing Bachelor/Master level courses in Natural Sciences.
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(e) National Talent Search Examination (NTSE) scholars, Jagadish Bose National Science Talent Search (JBNSTS) scholars and International Olympiad medal lists pursuing Bachelor/ Master level courses in Natural Sciences are also eligible.
Required Documents for INSPIRE Scholarship SHE
The following documents are to be submitted along with application form:
1) Class XII Mark Sheets(mandatory)
2) Class X Mark Sheet/Certificate (for proof of date of birth)(mandatory)
3) Endorsement Certificate in the prescribed format, signed by the Principal of the College/Director of the Institute/Registrar of the University (mandatory)
4) Eligibility Note/Advisory Note (if provided by the State/Central Board) (not mandatory)
5) Certificate specifying Rank or Award in JEE (Main)/ JEE (Advanced)/ NEET/ KVPY /JBNSTS/ NTSE / International Olympic Medal lists (if the candidate is eligible under this criterion)(mandatory)
How to Apply for INSPIRE Scholarship SHE?
Step 1: LOG into the portal by entering the registered email id as user name and the registered password. If you are already logged in, go to Step 2.
Step 2: Upon logging in, a screen will appear where you have to click ‘Scholarship’ link.
Step 3: Click the Related Link icon at the right hand corner.
To view and print the Offer Letter, please click ‘View Offer Letter’ link. Please read the Offer Letter carefully before going to Step 4.
Step 4: Fill in the State Bank of India Account details carefully in the respective fields. Upload scanned copy of first page of SBI passbook containing the account number and name.
Step 5: Press Submit button.
After successful submission of bank details, a pop up message will appear stating that ‘Your bank details updated successfully’.
Step 6: Go to Related Link icon. Click ‘Documents for BSc/MSc’ icon.
Step 7: Upload your documents one by one by selecting ‘Documents for the year’, ‘Mark Sheets’ and ‘Performance Report’.
Step 8: Press Submit button.
After successful submission of Performance Reports and Mark Sheets, a pop up message will appear stating that ‘Documents uploaded and submitted for approval. You will be notified if your documents are incomplete or needs further clarification’.
Step 9: Press Logout button.
FQA on Scholarship for Higher Education
I am selected for SHE, but I have not received any official letter. What should I do?
Please Log in into your account on the INSPIRE Web-Portal. If you are selected, the offer letter will be available on your dashboard notification.
In your letter you have pointed out that I should mention my registration number in all my correspondences. Where shall I find this number?
The Registration number here refers to the Scholar’s INSPIRE/SHE registration number provided by the DST (not the scholar’s B.Sc. or M.Sc. or University’s registration number). The INSPIRE/SHE registration number is indicated in the initial scholarship offer letter.
How will I receive my scholarship?
The scholarship will be transferred to the scholar’s State Bank of India (SBI) bank account directly through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) mode.
How to send the Bank Account details to DST? [applicable to 2011 & subsequent Batches]
Each scholar has to open a regular Normal Savings Bank Account in any branch of State Bank of India (SBI)ONLY. Account must be in scholar’s name only. Joint Accounts shall not be accepted. Accounts in any other bank other than the SBI shall not be accepted. Account has to be linked with Aadhar no. of Scholar. After opening the account in SBI,first page of Bank Passbook has to be uploaded on INSPIRE Web-Portal. Please sign on first page of passbook before uploading. Unsigned documents shall not be accepted.
If a Scholar wants to withdraw the SHE scholarship after B.Sc. whether scholar will be eligible to apply under INSPIRE Fellowship component after completion of M.Sc./M.S.?
In such case, scholar will be eligible to apply only as a general candidate with fulfilling eligibility condition of being University 1st rank holder in the subject area in which M.Sc./M.S. qualification has been obtained.
What is the Last Date of INSPIRE Scholarship SHE?
Last Date of INSPIRE Scholarship for Higher Education SHE 2024 is 15th October 2024.