Ditch the fairytale.Plan your future.
STEM Scholarship by NovaGrad & Prodigy Finance
Chance to win application fee waivers ($200) and a $1,000 ProdiSHE Impact Award.
*Terms and conditions apply. Subject to eligibility and availability.
Ditch the fairytale.
STEM Scholarship by NovaGrad & Prodigy Finance
Chance to win application fee waivers ($200) and a $1,000 ProdiSHE Impact Award.
*Terms and conditions apply. Subject to eligibility and availability.
STEM SCHOLARSHIP BY NOVAGRAD & PRODIGY FINANCE
ProdiSHE: Ditch The Fairytale.Plan Your Future.
Chance to win Application fee waivers ($200) and $1,000 ProdiSHE Impact Award
No matter where you are — ProdiSHE meets you there.
For students who are still deciding where to study.
What you get
NovaGrad will award 10 application fee waivers to women applying to selected partner universities through the NovaGrad platform.
Eligibility
- Female applicants
- Applying to STEM degree programmes
- Apply through NovaGrad during the campaign period
Recipients are selected by a committee based on their essay questions.
Students do not need a Prodigy loan to qualify for this benefit.
How to start
Apply to universities through NovaGrad during the campaign period.
For students who already have admission or are preparing to fund their studies.
What you get
Prodigy Finance will award two awards of USD 1,000 (or equivalent) to eligible borrowers.
Eligibility
- Female students from India
- Studying a STEM degree
- Apply for a Prodigy Finance loan during the campaign period (March – April)
- Loan must be accepted and disbursed
Recipients are selected by a committee based on their essay questions.
How to start
Submit a Prodigy Finance loan application during the campaign period.
*Terms and conditions apply. Application fee waivers and ProdiSHE awards are subject to eligibility and availability.
How ProdiSHE Works
ProdiSHE supports women pursuing STEM degrees throughout the study abroad process. You can begin with either NovaGrad or Prodigy Finance depending on where you are in your journey.
Starting point
Choose your starting point
Begin wherever you are in your journey.
Planning your masters?
Start with NovaGrad to discover universities that fit your goals, understand your costs, and begin your application journey.
Already admitted or close to it?
Start with Prodigy Finance to check your loan eligibility and explore funding options designed for international postgraduate students.
Your support
Get the support you need
Depending on where you start, you'll receive practical support to move forward with confidence.
With NovaGrad, you'll get
- AI-powered university matching
- Application fee waivers (up to $200 at partner universities)
- Expert application guidance
With Prodigy Finance, you'll get
- A quick loan eligibility check
- Flexible funding options for postgraduate study abroad
- Chance to win the $1,000 ProdiSHE Impact Award*
The reward
Be considered for ProdiSHE support
Every eligible applicant who enters through NovaGrad or Prodigy Finance will be considered for ProdiSHE Impact Awards.
10
fee waivers
10 applicants will receive NovaGrad application fee waivers.
$1,000
ProdiSHE Impact Award
Two eligible Prodigy Finance borrowers will receive the USD 1,000 ProdiSHE Impact Award.
Terms & Conditions
ProdiSHE supports women studying STEM degrees.
Two opportunities are available during the campaign.
NovaGrad Application Fee Waiver
- 10 winners selected
- Open globally
- Requires application to selected partner universities via NovaGrad
- No Prodigy Finance loan required
ProdiSHE Impact Award
- Two awards of USD 1,000
- Available to eligible Prodigy Finance borrowers
- Applicants must be female, residents in India, and studying a STEM degree
- Loan application and acceptance must occur during the campaign period
- Loan disbursement may occur after the campaign period
Important notes for student queries
- The campaign includes two separate review committees. Participation in one does not guarantee eligibility for the other.
- Students need to submit a scholarship application form for the $1,000 USD award.
- Winners will be selected by 10 June 2026.
*Terms and conditions apply. Application fee waivers and ProdiSHE awards are subject to eligibility and availability. Campaign period: 10 March 2026 to 10 May 2026 (GMT). Winners selected on or before 10 June 2026.
START YOUR JOURNEY TODAY
ProdiSHE meets you where you are.
Whether you're still exploring universities or ready to secure funding.
Start with NovaGrad to shortlist universities and begin your application journey.
Check your loan eligibility with Prodigy Finance and explore funding options.
*Terms and conditions apply. Application fee waivers and ProdiSHE awards are subject to eligibility and availability.
