What you get
- Groups of a maximum of 5 students of Class VIII-XII from a school will be selected for financial assistance of up to ₹5,000/- for doing a science project. | - Financial assistance will be provided to the host school and the students have to work under the guidance/supervision of a teacher. | - Awardees are encouraged to participate in the Science Talent Fair, National Children’s Science Congress, or Kerala Science Congress organized by KSCSTE to present their projects/findings. | - The duration of the project is one year.
Who can apply
Required Paperwork
- Aadhaar Card
- PAN Card
- Income Certificate
- Residence Proof (Domicile)
Common Questions
What is the “Scheme for Promoting Young Talents in Science-I”?
The scheme "Scheme for Promoting Young Talents in Science-I (SPYTiS-I)" is constituted for the purpose of providing financial and technical assistance to talented young students who have innovative ideas in scientific/technological pursuits. Under the scheme, students from schools will be selected every year to do a science project, and selected students will be provided financial support for successfully completing the project.
Which is the implementing agency of this scheme?
Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment (KSCSTE)
Who are eligible to apply under the scheme?
The school students studying in Class VIII-XII of Kerala State can apply under the scheme.
How many numbers of students should be in a project group?
In a science project group, the maximum of 5 students should be in a group.
How much financial assistance will be provided to the students for doing a science project?
Groups of a maximum of 5 students of Class VIII-XII from a school will be selected for financial assistance of up to [?]5,000/- for doing a science project.
Will the financial assistance be directly provided to the students?
No, financial assistance will be provided to the host school and the students have to work under the guidance/supervision of a teacher.
What are the other benefits given to the students (Awardees)?
Awardees are encouraged to participate in the Science Talent Fair, National Children's Science Congress, or Kerala Science Congress organized by KSCSTE to present their projects/findings.
What should be the duration of project?
The duration of the project should be one year.
When will the application form be invited of this scheme?
The proposals in the prescribed format are generally invited in the month of June every year through advertisement on the KSCSTE website and dailies.
How can an applicant apply for the scheme?
The completed applications duly signed and forwarded by the Head of the Institution should reach the Director, Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment, Sasthra Bhavan, Pattom P O, Thiruvananthapuram - 695004 on or before the deadline.
Where can an applicant contact regarding this scheme?
The Head, Science Education Division (SED), Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment, Sasthra Bhavan, Pattom, Thiruvananthapuram - 4, Tel No. + 91-471-2548218/223 | E-mail: sed.kscste@kerala.gov.in, Website: www.kscste.kerala.gov.in