L’Oréal India announces applications for ‘For Young Women in Science Scholarship Programme 2017’
50
scholarships of Rs.250,000 each will be presented to deserving class XII women,
to pursue studies in the field of science in India
Mumbai,
June 06 2017: L’Oréal
India invites women students who have completed class XII in India to apply for
the 14th edition of its ‘For Young Women in Science Scholarship
(FYWIS) Programme’. As a part of the programme, L’Oréal India will award
scholarships worth Rs. 250,000 each to 50 promising but economically
disadvantaged young women to help them complete their graduation in any
scientific field from a recognised college/university in India.
"L'Oréal
strongly believes that science is the source of progress, and the contribution
of women is vital to its future." said Mr. Jean-Christophe Letellier,
Managing Director, L’Oréal India. “For the 14th year, we are proud
to remain dedicated to supporting talented women to pursue their aspirations in
the field of science.”
Instituted in
2003, The L’Oréal India ‘For Young Women in Science’ Scholarship Programme is
an extension of the international L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science
partnership and has enabled more than 300 young women till date to pursue a career
in science. Last year alone, the Programme received more than 3000 entries.
Eligibility
criteria: Young women
who have passed class XII exams from across India in the current academic year
(ended March 2017), with a minimum of 85% in PCM/PCB and not over 19 years of
age as on 31/05/2017, are eligible to apply for this scholarship.
This
scholarship is open for study in any field of science: medicine, engineering,
information technology, pharmacy, biotechnology, and other graduate courses
pertaining to science (B.Sc). Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed by an
eminent jury of scientists and academicians. Scholarships will be presented
only upon securing admission.
Students
can apply for the scholarship though an easy online application process on: www.foryoungwomeninscience.com OR download application forms from the
website and courier them to L’Oréal FYWIS Scholarships, Buddy4Study, Suite-406,
H-140, Sector 63, Noida U.P. 201307. Deadline for submitting forms along with
the relevant documents 10th July 2017.
Interview
locations: Mumbai,
Gurgaon, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Kolkata
For further
information, call 022-67003000 or email us on fywis.india@loreal.com
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