Infosys Foundation STEM Stars Scholarship Program 2026
About the Program
Infosys Foundation STEM Stars Scholarship 2026 provides up to ₹1,00,000 per year for female Indian students pursuing undergraduate STEM degrees. Covers tuition, study materials, and living expenses for entire course duration. Apply with family income below ₹8 lakh.
Benefits & Financial Support
Up to ₹1,00,000 per year for the entire course duration, covering tuition fees, study materials, and living expenses. The amount is directly transferred to the student's Aadhaar-seeded bank account via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
Inclusions
Up to ₹1,00,000 per year for entire course duration, Covers tuition fees, study materials, and living expenses, Empowers women in STEM fields, Renewable annually
Important Note
Female candidates only. NIRF-accredited or government-recognized engineering colleges. Should not be receiving other scholarships for same expenses. Government-issued Income Certificate required
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
UG
Must be enrolled in relevant courses.
Financial & Category
Selection Process
Candidates are selected through a multi-stage process:
(1) Initial shortlisting based on application details and eligibility,
(2) Document verification,
(3) Telephonic interview with shortlisted candidates, and
(4) Final selection by the Infosys Foundation committee based on academic merit, financial need, and interview performance.
Renewal Policy
The scholarship is renewable annually for up to 4 years (or the full course duration for programs like MBBS/BDS)
Renewal requires maintaining a minimum CGPA of 7.0 (or equivalent) in STEM programs, passing all subjects, and submitting annual academic progress reports and updated documents.
Application Process
- 1Visit the Portal
Go to [Buddy4Study](https://www.buddy4study.com/scholarship/infosys-stem-stars-scholarship) (official partner).
- 2Register
Create a new account using your email, mobile number, or Gmail ID.
- 3Log In
Access your profile and navigate to the "Infosys Foundation STEM Stars Scholarship Program 2025–26" page.
- 4Fill Form
Complete the online application with personal, academic, and family income details.
- 5Upload Documents
Submit scanned copies of: - Class 12 marksheet & entrance scores (JEE/NEET/CET) - Aadhaar/Voter ID/Passport - Admission proof (fee receipt/student ID) - Family income certificate/BPL card - Electricity bills (last 6 months) - Bank passbook/cancelled cheque - Passport-size photograph
- 6Preview & Submit
Review all entries, accept Terms & Conditions, and click "Submit.
- 7Track Status
Use your login credentials to monitor application status post-submission.
Documents Required
Important Dates
Application Deadline
Continuous Enrollment / Check Official Portal
Application period announced annually. Check Infosys Foundation website for exact dates
Dates are subject to change as per the provider's official notification. Applicants are encouraged to apply well before the closing date.
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Common Questions (FAQs)
Q. Is the scholarship only for female students?▼
Yes, the Infosys Foundation STEM Stars Scholarship is strictly for female candidates pursuing undergraduate STEM degrees (e.g., Engineering, MBBS, Integrated MSc, B.Arch) in India.
Q. What is the family income limit to apply?▼
The annual household income from all sources must not exceed ₹8 lakh. Applicants must provide a family income certificate or BPL/Ayushman Bharat card as proof.
Q. When is the application deadline for 2025–26?▼
The last date to apply for the 2025–26 academic session is 15 September 2025. Applications must be submitted and finalized before 11:59 PM on this date via the Buddy4Study portal.
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