OakNorth STEM Scholarship Programme 2025-26 | ₹30,000 Award

Omran Aburayya
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If you are a female student from Haryana, Uttarakhand, or Bihar, and you're pursuing a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) at a government college or university in India, the OakNorth STEM Scholarship Programme 2025-26 is now open for applications. This initiative, launched by OakNorth as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts, aims to empower underprivileged women by providing financial assistance to continue their higher education in STEM fields. Here's everything you need to know.

🎓 Scholarship Summary

Location: India (open to students from Haryana, Uttarakhand, and Bihar)
Host Institutions: Government universities and colleges across India
Study Level: Undergraduate (any graduation year)
Target Group: Female students from Haryana, Uttarakhand, and Bihar
Fields of Study: Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM)
Award Value: ₹30,000 (one-time fixed amount)
Frequency: One-time disbursement
Application Deadline: September 30, 2025
Start Date: Academic session 2025-26
Eligible To: Female students domiciled in Haryana, Uttarakhand, and Bihar, pursuing STEM degrees at government institutions

📚 Scholarship Overview

The OakNorth STEM Scholarship Programme is designed to support female students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds who aspire to build careers in STEM fields. By alleviating financial burdens, the scholarship enables recipients to focus on their studies and contribute to bridging the gender gap in science and technology sectors.

🎁 Benefits

💰 Financial Support: ₹30,000 to assist with educational expenses.
✅ Eligibility Criteria:
- Female candidates only.
- Domiciled in Haryana, Uttarakhand, or Bihar.
- Pursuing a degree in STEM subjects at government universities or colleges.
- Minimum of 75% in Class 12 (or equivalent) and at least 65% in the most recent class/semester/year.
- Annual family income below ₹3,00,000.
- Children of Buddy4Study and OakNorth employees are not eligible.

Application Procedure

Visit the Official Page: Navigate to the OakNorth STEM Scholarship Programme 2025-26 on Buddy4Study.
Log In/Register: Sign in with your existing Buddy4Study account or create a new one.
Start Application: Click on the 'Start Application' button to begin.
Fill Application Form: Complete the online application form with accurate details.
Upload Documents: Attach the required documents:
- Updated CV.
- Class 10 & 12 marksheets and previous semester marksheets (if applicable).
- Aadhaar card copy.
- Family income proof (e.g., letter from SDM/DM/Tehsildar, income tax returns, affidavit).
- Provisional admission letter from the university.
- Essay on “Why should you be selected for this scholarship?”.
- Letter of recommendation from college/university.
Review and Submit: Accept the terms and conditions, preview your application, and submit.