L'Oreal India Invites Female Students with Interest in Science Disciplines to Apply for Scholarship Programme

By: WE STAFF | Monday, 3 October 2022

L’Oréal India has recently announced the launch of the ‘For Young Women in Science’ Scholarship (FYWIS) 2022. It is a nationwide merit-based scholarship programme that provides young girls a platform to pursue graduation in the field of science. In the latest edition of LYWIS, L’Oréal India has called for applications for the programme. The chosen candidates will be awarded a scholarship amount of up to INR 2,50,000 which intends to cover their academic expenses. An extension of the international ‘L’ORÉAL UNESCO FOR WOMEN IN SCIENCE’ partnership, the programme recognises the contribution of women in shaping the future of science by assisting and supporting them to fulfil their ambitions.

started in 2003 in India, theFYWISprogramme empowers young Indian women from economically challenged backgrounds to pursue science-based graduation programs at any reputed academic institution of their choice.                   

After the applications are screened and shortlisted, the chosen candidates will undergo a telephonic interview round. The selected candidates and their parents will be invited for a face-to-face interview with a jury that will comprise of renowned scientists, academicians, journalists, etc. This year, the jury round will be organised in a hybrid mode - candidates will have the option of in-person at locations like Mumbai, New Delhi/NCR, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Kolkata or attend virtually.

Eligibility Criteria

Girl students who have passed class 12 (Science stream) with a minimum of 85 per cent marks in PCM/PCB/PCMB in the current academic year (2021-22) can apply for the scholarship.

The applicants must have procured admission into an undergraduate (bachelor’s) program in a science-related field at a recognised college/university in India in the current academic year, 2022-23

The candidates’ annual family income should be less than Rs 6 lakh

How to apply:

Interested applicants can apply for this scholarship through the linkL’Oréal Scholarship

The applicant needs to register first by using their Email/Mobile/Gmail account (if not already registered)

Candidate will be redirected to L'Oréal India’s ‘For Young Women in Science’ scholarship application form page

Fill in the required details in the online application form

Upload the necessary documents as part of the application process

Read the ‘Terms and Conditions’ and indicate your acceptance to move ahead towards submitting the application