L'Oréal India For Young Women In Science Scholarships

L'Oréal India is a subsidiary of L’Oreal SA, which is one of the world's largest leading beauty companies. It is committed to promoting women's empowerment, skill development, and environmental sustainability. Thus, to achieve its goals, the company has introduced various programs such as L’Oréal India Beautiful Beginnings and the L’Oréal India for Young Women in Science Scholarship. Every year, thousands of women benefit from these initiatives.

L’Oreal started offering scholarships with the aim of supporting and encouraging young women to pursue their higher education in science. Under its L'Oréal India for Young Women in Science Scholarship Scheme, young female students are granted financial help to cover their course fees for completing their graduation studies in any stream of science (pure sciences/ applied sciences/ medical/ engineering etc.) at a recognised university or college situated in India. This is a very good opportunity for women who want to pursue their higher studies in science but are economically disadvantaged.

L'Oréal India started this scholarship scheme in 2003 and since then it has been working to encourage young women to pursue scientific studies.

To get a quick insight into the L'Oréal India for Young Women in Science Scholarship Scheme, one must have a look at the table given below.

The L'Oréal India For Young Women In Science Scholarship is a scholarship based on merit. It is an extension to L'Oréal UNESCO for Women in Science Partnership, which considers that women’s contribution is significant for the future of science in the country.

Under the scholarship scheme, up to INR 2,50,000 is granted to shortlisted female scholars in equal annual instalments. However, the selected winners only get the scholarship amount if they have proof that they have passed the previous year's examinations. Further, the authorities granting this scholarship follow a systematic selection process.

Once all the candidates have applied, their profiles are screened. The shortlisted ones then go through a process of telephonic interview based on the information provided in the application form. A proper document verification is also undertaken at this stage. Students who are successful in the telephonic interview round then undergo the video conferencing or video call round, wherein a jury round of interviews is conducted. At least one of the parents or guardians of the candidate is required to attend this video call round conducted by the L’Oreal India Team. On the basis of the performance of the candidate in the interview round and the fulfilment of eligibility norms, the final list of recipients of the scholarship is released within 20 days of the completion of the jury round.

The eligibility criteria for the L'Oréal India For Young Women In Science Scholarship are highlighted below. It is advised to go through the eligibility norms very carefully beforehand to not face any hassles later.

• This scholarship is awarded to Indian citizens only.
• This scholarship is meant for female students who have attained 19 years of age.
• Young women who have studied Science in their class 12th (PCB/ PCM/ PCMB) and further want to study science in higher education can apply for this scheme.
• Further, the girl students must have passed with a minimum of 85% marks in the current academic year in class 12th.
• Also, the applicants must have taken admission to an undergraduate program in science related fields in recognised institutions in
• India in the current academic year.
• The candidate’s annual family income must not be more than INR 4,00,000.

If one wants to apply for the L'Oréal India For Young Women In Science Scholarship, one can do this online only by filling out the application form on the official website of the scholarship providing authorities, which is www.loreal.com. 

The L'Oréal India For Young Women In Science Scholarship application process is explained below:

• Prospective students can apply for this scholarship online only.
• The candidates need to first register by using their Gmail or Facebook account.
• Candidates then need to fill out the application form and submit it. 
• Under the application process, students have to upload certain documents in the prescribed format. The documents must be authentic in nature as false documents can lead to disqualification.
• After applying to the scholarship scheme, one must keep a screenshot of the submission form/ acknowledgement/ confirmation form for future requirements. 

The document verification process is an essential part of the scholarship scheme. It is imperative for the authorities to verify each and every document before releasing the list of winners as a slight mistake can result in affecting the chances of deserving candidates and cause unnecessary inconvenience. Also on the candidates' part, it is essential that all the documents are authentic and government approved, as providing false documents can lead to disqualification of the application form.

A set of documents are required to apply for the L'Oréal India For Young Women In Science Scholarship, these are:

• Applicant’s passport-sized photograph
• Class 10th mark sheet
• Class 12th mark sheet
• Attested copy of age proof (Aadhaar Card/ Birth Certificate/ Passport/ Voter ID etc.)
• Self attested copy of parents' income proof (any one)
• Income certificate issued by a government body
• Salary slip issued by permanent employer
• Form 16 (income tax returns form)

The L'Oréal India For Young Women in Science Scholarship Scheme application process is over for 2023. However, after analysing past trends, it is expected that registration for the scholarship scheme will begin in October 2024.

The last date to apply for the L'Oréal India For Young Women In Science Scholarship is expected to be in the last week of October 2024 or in the first week of November 2024.

The benefits of the L'Oréal India For Young Women In Science Scholarship are that young women from deprived sections who want to study science in their graduation get a scholarship of up to INR 2,50,000 to fulfill their dreams. The scholarship amount will be awarded in equal installments based on the submission of proof against academic promotion with each passing year.

It is a very good opportunity and it is advised to all the eligible candidates that they must apply for the scholarship if required as it can help them with the burden of their graduation fees. 

In case of any query or doubt regarding the L'Oréal India For Young Women In Science Scholarship, the candidates can contact by calling or sending an email to the given contact details:

Email ID: fywis-loreal@buddy4study.com
Phone No: 011-430-92248 (Ext-117)

One can check the status of their application for the L'Oréal India For Young Women In Science Scholarship by visiting the official website of the scholarship providing authority. The results of the scholarship program are released 20 days after the jury round of interviews has been conducted.