Scheme for Promoting Young Talents in Science-I

Key facts

Benefit	₹5,000 one-time financial support
Who	Students from Class VIII-XII in Kerala
How paid	To the Head of the institution
Implemented by	Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment
Official portal	www.kscste.kerala.gov.in
Application window	Proposals invited in June every year

Benefits

Selected groups of up to five students can receive a one-time financial grant of ₹5,000 to support their science projects. The funds are disbursed to the school, and students are encouraged to present their projects at various science fairs.

Who can apply

For: student
Resident of Kerala
not income tax payer
no government employee in family
poor household

Students from Class VIII to XII studying in Kerala are eligible to apply. Applicants must not be income tax payers, should not have any government employees in their family, and must belong to poor households.

How to apply

Applications are submitted offline through the prescribed format, typically announced in June each year.

Check the KSCSTE website for the application announcement in June.
Prepare the project proposal and gather required documents.
Submit the completed application signed by the Head of the Institution to KSCSTE by the deadline.
Ensure that the number of proposals from the school adheres to the specified limits.
Wait for the selection results from KSCSTE.

Apply on the official website ↗

Documents required

Details of students
Details of project proposal
Achievements of the students in science-related activities
Estimate showing the expenditure involved in the project
Official bank account details of the Head of the institution
Endorsement letter
Declaration by the Head of the Institution
Any other document, as required

Common problems and how to fix them

Problem	What to do
Application rejected	Ensure that the application is complete and submitted by the Head of the Institution, as incomplete applications will be rejected.
Payment not received	Financial assistance is disbursed only after the successful completion of the project and submission of required reports and certificates.

Frequently asked questions

What is the purpose of the Scheme for Promoting Young Talents in Science-I?

The scheme aims to provide financial and technical assistance to talented students with innovative scientific ideas to support their projects.

Who implements this scheme?

The Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment (KSCSTE) is responsible for implementing this scheme.

How many students can be in a project group?

Each project group can consist of a maximum of five students.

Is the financial assistance given directly to students?

No, the financial assistance is provided to the host school, and students must work under the supervision of a teacher.

What is the duration of the project?

The project must be completed within one year.

When are applications typically invited for this scheme?

Proposals are generally invited in June each year, as announced on the KSCSTE website.

Always confirm the latest details on the official portal before applying.