Today, L’Oréal India announced the latest edition of the FYWIS 2022- For Young Women in Science Scholarship. The scholarship is a merit-based scholarship programme tailored to provide a platform for aspiring girls to seek their graduation in the field of science.

L’Oréal India is inviting applications for the programme of which the victorious candidates will be given a scholarship sum of up to INR 2,50,000 to cover their educational expenses. An extension of the international L’ORÉAL UNESCO FOR WOMEN IN SCIENCE partnership, the programme acknowledges women's contribution to shaping the future of science by helping and supporting them to achieve their ambitions.

Initiated in 2003 in India, the For Young Women in Science scholarship (FYWIS) programme aims to empower young women from lower-privileged backgrounds to seek science-based graduation programmes at any reputable academic institution according to their choice. The programme is available for graduate studies in any field of science – pure sciences, engineering, applied sciences, and medicine, among others.

Director of corporate affairs and engagement, L’Oréal India Krishna Vilasini Bharadwaj stated that at L’Oréal, we believe women empowerment is a thing of natural beauty, and we are committed to empowering women both inside L’Oréal and across the world. Today, great strides are being made in order to guarantee equal representation in science, and acquiring access to STEM education remains incredibly problematic for women in India. By offering them financial aid, this scholarship aims to create avenues for meritorious girls to seek varied scientific disciplines. Since its inception, the For Young Women in Science scholarship programme has empowered around 485 young women in the science field. Krishna added that we look forward to inspiring many more young minds and helping them construct a bright future and contribute to society.

Eligibility criteria for the scholarship programme:

• Only girl students who have passed the XII Standard- Science stream with a minimum of 85 percent marks in PC/PCMB/PCM in the current academic year (20211-22) can apply for the For Young Women in Science scholarship (FYWIS) programme.


• The applicants should have procured admission into an undergraduate bachelor's programme in a science-related field at a recognised university or college in India in the current academic year, 2022-23.


• The annual family income of the candidate should be less than INR 6 Lakh.

How to apply for the scholarship?

• Interested applicants can apply for the scholarship via the link- https://www.foryoungwomeninscience.co.in/


• The applicants must register first using their mobile number, Gmail account, or Email id.


• The candidate will again reach L’Oréal India’s For Young Women in Science scholarship application form page.


• Fill in all the details in the online application form.


• Upload the required documents as part of the application procedure.


• Reload the terms and conditions and indicate your approval to move ahead toward applying.

After screening and shortlisting the applications received, the chosen candidates will undergo a telephonic interview round, after which the selected candidates will be invited for a face-to-face interview, along with their parents, with a jury comprising renowned scientists, journalists, academicians, etc.

This year, the jury round will be carried out in a hybrid mode, as candidates will have the option of in-person at locations like New Delhi/NCR, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Bengaluru, and Mumbai, or attend virtually via online mode.