Faqs
STEM for HER is a scholarship initiative aimed at supporting girl students pursuing undergraduate engineering education and helping them continue their STEM education and build their careers.
The scholarship is open to girl students enrolled in B. Tech / B.E. courses in Pune and Mumbai.
The scholarship is available for students pursuing:
● B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology)
● B.E. (Bachelor of Engineering)
To be eligible for the STEM for HER Scholarship, applicants must meet all of the following criteria:
● Must be a girl student.
● Must be enrolled in a 1st year of B.Tech/B.E. course.
● Must have secured a minimum of 75% marks in Class 10.
● Must have secured a minimum of 75% marks in Class 12.
● The applicant's annual family income must be less than or equal to ₹8,00,000.
● The applicant must be studying in Mumbai or Pune.
No. The STEM for HER Scholarship is specifically open to girl students.
Applicants must have secured at least 75% marks in both Class 10 and Class 12.
The applicant's annual family income must be ₹8,00,000 or less.
The scholarship is available to eligible students studying in Mumbai and Pune.
No. Under the current scholarship criteria, the scholarship is applicable only to students enrolled in B.Tech/B.E. courses.
No. Meeting the eligibility criteria makes an applicant eligible to be considered, but it does not guarantee selection. Eligible applicants will go through the scholarship's screening and selection process.
Applicants may be required to provide documents for eligibility and verification, including:
● Class 10 marksheet
● Class 12 marksheet
● Aadhaar Card
● College ID
● Income Certificate
● Bonafide Certificate
● Passport-size photograph
● Student Profile
● Scholarship Undertaking Form
● Scholarship Request Letter
● College/Hostel bank details or student's bank details/passbook
● Fee Structure
The submitted documents will be verified before final scholarship disbursement.
The selection process may include:
1. Application submission
2. Eligibility screening
3. Document verification
4. Telephonic screening/interview
5. Technical assessment
6. Final selection
A total of 100 girl students will be selected under STEM for HER, with 50 students from Mumbai and 50 students from Pune.
Yes. Scholarship support will continue throughout the academic journey, subject to fulfilling the applicable continuation requirements and receiving the necessary approval.
Scholars are expected to maintain at least 65% academic performance during the program. Academic performance will be monitored periodically.
Yes. In addition to scholarship support, selected scholars will receive mentorship and career development support covering areas such as Social-Emotional Learning, Career Awareness, Employability Skills, Internship Readiness, Spoken English and Placement Readiness.
Scholars are expected to participate consistently in the mentorship program. The program has a target of at least 80% participation in mentorship sessions.
Eligible students can apply through the STEM for HER Scholarship application form on this microsite. Applicants should ensure that all information provided is accurate and that the required documents are uploaded correctly.
For any queries or assistance regarding the STEM for HER Scholarship, including the application and document submission process, applicants may contact the STEM for HER Scholarship Helpdesk:
Phone: 7075729193
Email: scholarship@unitedwayhyderabad.org