INSPIRE Scholarship for Higher Education (SHE)

Central GovtCategory: ScholarshipsMinistry: Department of Science and Technology

Awards Rs. 80,000 per year to top 1% of class XII students pursuing natural and basic sciences (BSc/MSc) at recognized institutions.

Eligibility criteria

  • Top 1% in Class XII pursuing BSc/MSc

How to apply

Application mode: online · Official application portal

  1. Register at online-inspire.gov.in — Account created
  2. Submit Class XII marks and admission proof — Application submitted
  3. Get scholarship credited annually — Rs. 80,000/year for 5 years

Required documents

Required

  • Aadhaar Card — 12-digit UIDAI identification (Original or photocopy)
  • Bank Account Passbook — Active bank account (First page)
  • Latest Mark Sheet — Most recent academic record (Original)
  • Bonafide Certificate — From educational institution (Original)

Official source: https://online-inspire.gov.in/#inspire-scholarship

Last verified: 23 June 2026

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