L’ORÉAL INDIA FOR YOUNG WOMEN IN SCIENCE 2012 SCHOLARSHIPS NOW OPEN

 

APPLICATIONS FOR L’ORÉAL INDIA FOR YOUNG WOMEN IN SCIENCE 2012 SCHOLARSHIPS NOW OPEN

 

10 Scholarships worth Rs. 2.5 lakhs each to deserving Class XII Science girl candidates from Delhi, NCR & Maharashtra

 

Delhi, June 2012: In its efforts to encourage women to pursue careers in science, L’Oréal India today announced, for the tenth consecutive year, the ‘For Young Women in Science’ Scholarships programme 2012. L’Oréal India will award scholarships to 10 remarkable Class XII girls from Maharashtra and Delhi/NCR. Each scholarship will consist of an amount of Rs. 2.5 lakhs, granted over a period of four years for graduate studies in a scientific field from a recognized college or university in India.

The L’Oréal India Scholarships For Young Women in Science Programme is an extension of the international L’ORÉAL UNESCO FOR WOMEN IN SCIENCE partnership.  The L’Oréal India For Young Women in Science Scholarships program with the support of the Indian National Commission for Cooperation with UNESCO has helped young women, passionate about science, to achieve their dreams and aspirations of pursuing a career in science. By providing the financial assistance to pursue scientific education, this scholarship reinforces the vocation of women in scientific disciplines.

 

“L'Oréal strongly believes that science is the source of progress, and the contribution of women is vital. That is why we have initiated this program and we have received tremendous response for the same. It gives us immense pleasure to be a part of their success as they move on to make a difference to society with their talent and commitment. It’s an inspiration to see these girls fight challenges and emerge as real winners. Entering the 10th year and still strong, we wish to reach out to many such deserving candidates in the coming years,” said Dinesh Dayal, Chief Operating Officer, L'Oréal India.  

 

Eligibility Criteria:

Young women who have passed their Class XII exams from Delhi/ NCR(Gurgaon, Ghaziabad, Noida, Faridabad)/ Maharashtra, in the current academic year (ended March 2012), with a minimum of 85% in PCM/PCB and not over 19 years of age on 31.05.2012 are eligible to apply for this scholarship. This scholarship is open for study in any field of science: medicine, engineering, information technology, pharmacy, biotechnology, and other graduate courses pertaining to science (B.Sc).

 

Procedure: Forms can be downloaded from www.foryoungwomeninscience.com or can be collected from L’Oréal India Pvt. Ltd., Peninsula Towers 2nd floor, G.K. Marg, Lower Parel, Mumbai 400 013. Forms need to be submitted along with the relevant documents (mentioned in the application form) no later than June 30th, 2012 at the address mentioned above. Short listed candidates will be interviewed by a jury and scholarships will be granted only upon securing admission. For further information, call 022 2498 3000/022 401 81 100 or write to us on fywis@in.loreal.com.

 

 

Note to the editors:

The L’Oréal India For Young Women in Science Scholarships Programme with the support of the Indian National Commission for Co-operation with UNESCO, has been initiated since 2003. This programme provides financial assistance to young women wanting to pursue their graduation in a scientific field.