Prathibha Scholarship Programme

Description
Scholarships are awarded to students of Kerala origin who have qualified meritoriously in the Higher Secondary Examination, for pursuing Undergraduate and Postgraduate degree courses in Basic/ Natural Science in Institutions/ Universities in India. The objective of the programme is to motivate aspiring students to higher studies and a career in Science. Prathibha Scholarship Programme is aimed at motivating bright Students to higher studies in Science by awarding Scholarships. Prathibha Scholars are also provided opportunities to attend Science Orientation Programmes and interact with pioneers in Science through the Student Programme for Excellence in Experimental Design SPEED scheme. Students are selected for Prathibha Scholarship at Under-graduate level based on the marks obtained by them for all Science subjects in the Higher Secondary Examination. The applicants should have secured admission for 3-year U.G/5-year Integrated P.G programme in Basic/Natural Sciences. Scholarship is applicable for maximum 5 years including U.G and P.G courses/Integrated P.G course subject to renewal norms as per guidelines.

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Benefits
• Scholarship is awarded for studies in Basic / Natural Sciences.
• The selected students are eligible for scholarship as follows.
• (a) U.G. Course/ First 3 years of Integrated P.G. Course:
• 1st Year - ₹12,000/-
• 2nd Year - ₹18,000/-
• 3rd Year - ₹24,000/-
• (b) P.G. Course (subject to scoring minimum 75% marks for Undergraduate course)
• 1st Year/ 4th Year of Integrated P.G. Course - ₹40,000/-
• 2nd Year/ 5th Year of Integrated P.G. Course - ₹60,000/-
• Offers opportunities for attending Science Enrichment Programmes and summer internships in reputed National and State level R&amp;amp;D institutions in Kerala.
• Eight Prathibha Scholars (two scholars in each of the disciplines- Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics) are eligible to be considered for summer programmes at IISER-Trivandrum. The selection of Prathibha Scholars for summer programmes is subject to the norms of IISER-Trivandrum.

Eligibility Criteria
1. Applicant should be of Kerala origin.
2. Applicant should have qualified Higher Secondary Examination from Kerala.
3. Applicant should have qualified Higher Secondary Board Examination with minimum 90% marks or equivalent grade for all subjects put together and minimum 90% marks or equivalent grade for all Science subjects put together. (For SC/ST reservation category, the eligibility is stipulated to minimum marks of 80% or equivalent grade for all subjects in total and minimum 80% marks or equivalent grade for all Science subjects in total).
4. Applicant should have secured admission for 3 year B.Sc. / 5 year Integrated M.Sc. / 5 year Integrated BS-MS course in Basic or Natural Science (23 subjects enlisted in the ‘guidelines’) in any of the Institutions or Universities in India.
5. **Note 01:** Students are selected at Undergraduate level only.
6. **Note 02:** Selection is based on the aggregate marks obtained for all science subjects in the Higher Secondary Examination.
7. **Note 03:** Those who have availed Prathibha Scholarship for all 3 years of Undergraduate Course and have qualified Degree Course with minimum 75% marks are eligible to continue the scholarship for Postgraduate course.
8. **Note 04:** The scheme ensures at least 50% of the selection for girl students. 10% of the selection is reserved for SC/ST students.
9. **Note 05:** Scholarships are allotted with the weightage of 30% for mathematical science, 40% for Physical Science and 30 % for Life Sciences based on the subject main chosen for the Degree course. Students in Triple-main courses are ranked in all three subject areas and are selected based on their top ranking position.

Application Process
Step 1: Contact Details:
The Head,
Women Scientist Division (WSD)
Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment,
Sasthra Bhavan, Pattom, Thiruvananthapuram – 4
Tel No. + 91-471-2548208, Fax : 0471 2540085, 2534605
E-mail: [email protected]
Online

Contact Details:
The Head,
Women Scientist Division (WSD)
Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment,
Sasthra Bhavan, Pattom, Thiruvananthapuram – 4
Tel No. + 91-471-2548208, Fax : 0471 2540085, 2534605
E-mail: [email protected]

Required Documents
• Identity proof of applicant
• Passport size photographs
• Student Data-sheet, duly signed by the applicant and endorsed by the Head of the Institution where they are admitted for Degree Course.
• Copy of Mark list of Higher Secondary Board Examination- self attested
• Community Certificate for SC/ST applicants.
• Certificate in proof of ‘Place of Origin’ [Applicant should be of Kerala origin]
• "Terms & Conditions”, duly signed
• E-payment form- in prescribed format

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the aim of this programme?
A: Prathibha Scholarship Programme is aimed at motivating bright Students to higher studies in Science by awarding Scholarships.

Q: What is the objective of the programme?
A: The objective of the programme is to motivate aspiring students to higher studies and a career in Science.

Q: Who is eligible to get the benefits under the programme?
A: Students of Kerala origin who have scored minimum 90% marks [80% for SC/ST]or equivalent grade in Higher Secondary Examination from Kerala (both in Overall and Science Subjects total) and secured admission for a 3-year U.G/5-year Integrated P.G. programme in the current academic year in any one of the following 23 subjects either as Major/Honours or their combination anywhere in India.

Q: For how many years will the scholarship be given under the programme?
A: Scholarship is applicable for maximum 5 years including U.G and P.G courses/Integrated P.G course subject to renewal norms as per guidelines.

Q: What is the maximum grant amount and duration of scholarship?
A: Annual scholarship @ [?]12,000/-, [?]18,000/-, [?] 24,000/- respectively for 1st, 2nd and 3rd years at U.G. level and @ [?]40,000/- & [?] 60,000/- respectively for 1st and 2nd years at P.G. level.

Q: What is the minimum educational qualification required under the programme?
A: Applicant should have qualified Higher Secondary Board Examination with a minimum of 90% marks or equivalent grade for all subjects put together and a minimum of 90% marks or equivalent grade for all Science subjects put together. (For the SC/ST reservation category, the eligibility is stipulated to minimum marks of 80% or equivalent grade for all subjects in total and a minimum of 80% marks or equivalent grade for all Science subjects in total).

Q: Is this scheme only for a resident of Kerala?
A: Yes, the applicant should be of Kerala origin.

Q: What is the criterion of selection of an applicant under the programme?
A: Selection is based on the aggregate marks obtained for all science subjects in the Higher Secondary Examination.

Q: Who is eligible to continue the scholarship for Postgraduate course?
A: Those students who have availed Prathibha Scholarship for all 3 years of the Undergraduate Course and have qualified Degree Course with a minimum of 75% marks are eligible to continue the scholarship for the Postgraduate course.

Q: Is there any reservation for SC/ST students?
A: Yes, 10% of the selection is reserved for SC/ST students.

Q: How many scholars will be selected for summer programmes at IISER-Trivandrum?
A: Eight Prathibha Scholars (two scholars in each of the disciplines- Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics) are eligible to be considered for summer programmes at IISER-Trivandrum.

Q: When can an applicant apply under the programme?
A: Application can be submitted in response to KSCSTE notification issued every year normally during January/February.

Q: How can an applicant apply under the programme?
A: Application for Prathibha scholarship is accepted only through online submission. Students should apply through Prathibha scholarship web portal, based on which KSCSTE will prepare the Provisional Selection List (PSL). On publication of PSL by KSCSTE, the selected students should submit the required documents (both in hard & soft copies) for confirmation of scholarship and final selection. The final Rank List (FRL) will be prepared after verification of documents.

Q: What is the social relevance and tangible output of the programme?
A: The scheme focuses on motivating a core group of bright students including girls to Basic Sciences and research. This will help to attract more human resources in Basic Sciences and also will add to the efforts of the State on women empowerment in Science and Technology.

Q: When will the 1st installment of the Scholarship be released?
A: On publication of FRL and receipt of Bank account details, KSCSTE will issue sanction order for release of 1st instalment of scholarship to the students on yearly basis. The scholarship will be credited to the bank account of the students through National Electronic Fund Transfer (NEFT).