Scholarships: December 16, 2023
The Hindu
Information on financial aid for students
OakNorth STEM Scholarship Programme
Aims to provide financial support to meritorious and underprivileged female students.
Eligibility: Girls from Haryana and Uttarakhand who have passed Class 12 and are currently pursuing graduation (any year) in STEM-related subjects from government universities/colleges who have an aggregate score of 60% or above in the Class 12 exam. Students in the second, third or fourth years must have scored at least 60% in the previous exam. Annual family income must be less than ₹6 lakhs.
Reawards: ₹30,000
Application: Online
Deadline: December 31
www.b4s.in/edge/ONSS2
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