• Senior Bigyani Kanya Scholarship supports girls in STEM fields
• Girls must pass JBNSTS Senior Talent Science Test to qualify
• Test has 3 phases: written, interview, and scientific creative test
• Selected girls get INR 4,000 monthly or INR 5,000 yearly book grant
• Scholarship lasts 4-5 years for B.Tech, BE, MBBS, BS-MS, or M.Sc
• Aims to promote gender equality in science education
• Only undergraduate girl students in science courses can apply

Note: The JBNSTS started a special scholarship for girls to study science. The West Bengal government gives money for it. Girls must take a test to get the scholarship. The test has three parts. First, there is a written exam. Then, girls have an interview. Last, they take a creative test. This scholarship helps more girls study science subjects in college. It gives them money for books and other costs.

Winners get money every month and year for books. They get Rs 4,000 each month. They also get Rs 5,000 every year to buy books. This help goes on for 4 or 5 years. It keeps going until they finish their degree. The degree can be B.Tech, MBBS, or M.Sc. These are big courses that take many years to finish. The money helps students pay for their studies and buy what they need. It makes it easier for them to focus on learning. This support is very helpful for students. They don't have to worry so much about money. They can use their time to study hard and do well in their course.

JBNSTS began giving scholarships in 1958. At first, it just gave money. Now it tries to get students excited about science. Many girls don’t study science in college. This leads to fewer women working in science and tech jobs.

The scholarship helps fix this problem. It gives girls a chance to study science subjects. This creates more equality between boys and girls in education.

The West Bengal government and other groups help JBNSTS. It began in 1958 as a simple scholarship program. Now it does much more for young science students. JBNSTS helps students become leaders in science. It gives money to smart girls who want to study science. The program has three parts. First, students take a test. Then they have an interview. Last, they do a creative science test. JBNSTS wants more girls to study science. It gives them money for school and books. This helps girls who can't afford to study science. The program hopes to make science fair for boys and girls.

• Must be a girl living in India
• Passed higher secondary exam this year
• Studying B.Sc., Engineering or Medicine in West Bengal
• Not allowed if doing BSc Pass course, Diploma or BSc Nursing
• Must show proof of first-year admission

• Rs 4,000 monthly scholarship
• Rs 5,000 yearly for books
• Chance to join science events
• Research grant of Rs 80,000 for some students
• Career advice
• Travel and project opportunities

• Go to the JBNSTS website
• Click “Apply Online“
• Fill in your details
• Upload documents
• send the form

• Download the form from the JBNSTS website
• Print and fill it
• send to the right office

• Class 10 marksheet (scanned)
• Class 12 marksheet (scanned)
• Passport photo
• Your signature

Students are picked for the JBNSTS scholarship through a test. This test has three parts. The first part is a written exam. Next, students have an interview. The last part is a test of how creative they are in science. This way of choosing students helps find the best ones. It lets them show what they know in different ways. The test is fair for all students who take it.

• Written test
• Interview
• Creative science test

• JBNSTS, 1300 Rajdanga Main Road, Kolkata – 700107
• Phone: 033-24428270 / 24428269 / 24417542
• Email: jbnsts@jbnsts.org

Tip: Who can apply for this scholarship?

Girl students in undergraduate science courses in West Bengal.

Heads up: This scholarship is very important for girls. It helps them study science subjects. Many girls don't get a chance to learn science. This money can change that. It lets girls go to college and become scientists or doctors. The scholarship makes things fair for boys and girls. It gives girls a better future.

Keep in mind: It helps more girls study science in college, creating equality in education.

BSc Nursing students cannot apply for this scholarship. It is only for girls studying science subjects.

BSc Nursing students cannot get this scholarship. It is only for girls studying science subjects.