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INSPIRE SHE Scholarship: ₹80,000 Science Scholarship, Eligibility & Application Guide

Verified scholarship guide for Eligible students pursuing basic and natural sciences at bachelor's / master's level.

By StudyDesk Editorial Desk Updated 16 September 2026 Verified 6 September 2026

Last verified: 6 September 2026 Sources cited: 1 Source policy Report outdated information

INSPIRE SHE Scholarship — StudyDesk editorial cover — StudyDesk editorial cover. Verify time-sensitive dates, eligibility, fees and status against the official sources cited on this page.

Current application checks

Check the window for your programme before using the guide below. “Monitor” means the current window still needs confirmation. Verification dates apply to the stated check, not every eligibility rule.

Programme	Status	Deadline	Source check
INSPIRE SHE Scholarship	Monitor	Check the current INSPIRE portal call	Not recorded Current application details need confirmation.

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ScholarshipINSPIRE SHE Scholarship

ProviderDepartment of Science and Technology (DST)

Current statusScheme active; check current call/application window

Who it helpsEligible students pursuing basic and natural sciences at bachelor's / master's level

Benefit₹80,000 per year under the current INSPIRE SHE framework

DeadlineCheck the current INSPIRE portal call

Table of contents

INSPIRE SHE Scholarship: latest status

INSPIRE SHE Scholarship quick facts
Item	Current information
Provider	Department of Science and Technology (DST)
Who can benefit	Eligible students pursuing basic and natural sciences at bachelor's / master's level
Scholarship / support	₹80,000 per year under the current INSPIRE SHE framework
Application status	Scheme active; check current call/application window
Deadline / next action	Check the current INSPIRE portal call

Who should check eligibility

Read the current provider guidelines before applying.
Make sure your academic year, course, institution and income/category conditions match the scheme.
Use only genuine documents and a bank account / identity information that belongs to the applicant where required.

How to apply safely

Step 1Open the official scholarship portal.
Step 2Read eligibility and document requirements.
Step 3Register using your own valid details.
Step 4Complete the application before the current deadline.
Step 5Save the application / acknowledgement and track verification status on the official portal.

Official links

INSPIRE SHE Scholarship official page →Check current eligibility, deadline and application status.StudyDesk Scholarship Hub →Browse government, private, state and study-abroad scholarships.Latest Scholarship Updates →See currently open and recently updated opportunities.

Sources & verification

Checked against Department of Science and Technology (DST)'s official source on 6 September 2026. Closed, renewal-only, expected and open statuses are kept separate.

INSPIRE SHE Scholarship official source ↗Primary source maintained by Department of Science and Technology (DST).

Frequently asked questions

Is INSPIRE SHE Scholarship open now?

Current StudyDesk status: Scheme active; check current call/application window. Always recheck the official page because scholarship windows can be extended or closed.

What does INSPIRE SHE Scholarship provide?

₹80,000 per year under the current INSPIRE SHE framework

Should I pay someone to apply?

Use the official provider's application route. Never share OTPs, passwords or banking PINs with anyone claiming they can guarantee a scholarship.