About :
A women‑centric STEM scholarship & mentorship program aimed at supporting chemistry and allied field students/entrepreneurs from marginalized or low-income backgrounds in Maharashtra.
Benefits :
Monthly stipend:
Up to ₹10,000 for final-year undergraduate students (3 months).
Up to ₹15,000 for postgraduates (6 months).
Prototyping grant: ₹200,000 for early-stage women entrepreneurs.
Last Date : August 15, 2025
Eligibility Criteria :
- Female residents of Maharashtra.
- From marginalized communities or low-income groups.
- Category A (Research): Final-year BSc/BTech/BPharm OR MSc/MTech/MPharm students.
- Category B (Entrepreneurship): Early-stage startup founder within a year of degree OR PhD (Year 1–2) working on product/prototype.
Documents Required :
- Project proposal (research or entrepreneurship) per provided template.
- Class 12 marksheet + latest graduation/postgraduation marksheet.
- Income certificate or non-creamy-layer proof (if applicable).
- Bank account details with KYC.
Selection Process :
- Online application with project and personal details.
- Shortlisting based on academic merit, innovation, and need.
- Interview/e‑meet by a committee of academia and industry women leaders.
- Final selection and award announcement.
Application Link :
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd4qDcKwsEtldFSzDfHwYEns5l-NXs60huGM7NoMw1-RF_wdQ/viewform
Official Website :
https://www.pkc.org.in/pkc-focus-area/capacity-building/stem-education/wenyan/
Contact Details:
Address : 3rd floor, Placement Cell, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Ganeshkhind Rd, Ganeshkhind, Pune, Maharashtra 411007
Office timings: Monday to Friday 9.30 am – 5.30 pm
Phone: +91 78238 92474
Email : contact@pkc.org.in