WINGS- Women INspiring Growth in STEM Scholarship

IIT Bombay’s Alumnus Bharat Desai and his wife, Neerja Sethi, have launched an initiative at IIT Bombay to encourage women in STEM, named WINGS- Women INspiring Growth in STEM Scholarship Program. This initiative aims to break financial barriers and champion women’s education in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

About the Scholarship

• Prizes and Rewards: The scholarship covers tuition fees (Rs 2 lakhs per annum) for women students meeting the above eligibility criteria.
• Last Date to Apply: 31-10-2026
• Application mode: Online Application Only

Eligibility:

• For female students planning to pursue an undergraduate STEM course at IIT Bombay (2027-28 Session).
• Students not availing any other government tuition grant or scholarship.
• The scholarship will continue for students maintaining a 6.0 CPI or higher.