L’Oréal India invites applications for Rs 2.5 lakh scholarship for aspiring women scientists

L’Oréal India has announced the latest edition of the ‘For Young Women in Science’ Scholarship (FYWIS) 2023, a nationwide merit-based scholarship programme providing a platform for aspiring girls to pursue their graduation in the field of science. L’Oréal India is inviting applications for the programme, of which the successful candidates will be granted a scholarship sum of up to Rs 2,50,000 to cover their academic expenses.

An extension of the international ‘L'OREAL UNESCO FOR WOMEN IN SCIENCE’ partnership, the programme



recognises the contribution of women in shaping the future of science by assisting and supporting them to fulfil their ambitions.

Instituted in 2003 in India, the ‘For Young Women in Science’ scholarship (FYWIS) programme empowers young women from less privileged backgrounds to pursue science-based graduation programmes at any reputed academic institution of their choice.

The programme is open for graduate studies in any field of science - pure sciences, applied sciences, engineering, and medicine, among others.