About the Program
The STEM Scholars: Shaping the next Generation of Innovators in collaboration with Nasscom Foundation and supported by Optum CSR initiative aims to empower students from underrepresented and economically disadvantaged backgrounds by supporting their pursuit of STEM education. The program offers comprehensive financial assistance covering tuition fees, living expenses, and study materials, while also fostering academic excellence through merit-based selection. Open to 3rd and 4th-year students pursuing B.E./B.Tech, Pharmacy or Life Sciences and to students pursuing a 5-year Integrated Engineering Programme combining a Bachelor's and a Master's degree (e.g., B.Tech + M.Tech, B.E. + M.E), provided they are in their 4th or 5th year of a government or private institutes across Delhi, Bengaluru, Chennai, or Hyderabad further enhances career growth through mentorship and internship opportunities.
What is the Eligibility
- Open to students in the 3rd and 4th year of B.E./B.Tech programs in Computer Science, Pharmacy, and Life Sciences.
- Open to students pursuing a 5-year Integrated Engineering Programme combining a Bachelor's and a Master's degree (e.g., B.Tech + M.Tech, B.E. + M.E), provided they are in their 4th or 5th year.
- Applicants studying in any government or private institutes in Delhi / Bengaluru / Chennai / Hyderabad.
- Preference to be given to SC, ST, OBC, PwD, single parent, orphan, and girls applicants.
- Applicants must have scored a minimum of 65% marks in Class 12th.
- Applicants must have an annual family income from all sources up to INR 8 lakh.
- Children of employees, Partners, and Donors will not be eligible for the said scholarship.
How to Apply
- Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button.
- Log in to Buddy4Study using your registered ID to access the ‘Application Form page’.
- If you’re not registered, sign up on Buddy4Study using your Email, Mobile, or Google account.
- You will be redirected to the “STEM Scholars: Shaping the next Generation of Innovators” application form page.
- Click the ‘Start Application’ button to begin the application process.
- Fill in the required details in the online application form.
- Upload the relevant documents.
- Accept the ‘Terms and Conditions’ and click ‘Preview’.
- If all the details are correct in the preview, click the ‘Submit’ button to complete your application.
Important Dates
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Benefits
Selected students will receive a scholarship of INR 30,000 as financial support for their academic journey.
Required Documents
- Passport Size Photograph
- Proof of Identity(Both Sides)
- Latest Parental Income Proof
- 10th Marksheet
- 12th Marksheet
- Latest college fee receipt (Academic Year 2025-26)
- Hostel/PG receipt of academic year 2025-26 (If Applicable)
- Fee Structure (Academic Year 2025-26)
- Bank passbook/Cancelled Cheque
- Caste Certificate (If Applicable)
- Previous Year marksheet (Academic Year 2024-25)
- Transgender Certificate (If Applicable)
- Disability Certificate (If Applicable)
- Death Certificate (If Applicable)
- Orphan Certificate/Letter from Orphanage (If Applicable)
- Home Picture
Selection Criteria
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