India International Sarabhai Student Scientists Award

Organization: Vikram A Sarabhai Community Science Centre (VASCSC)

Program Overview

National-level award recognizing innovative science projects by Indian school students in memory of Dr. Vikram Sarabhai.

The **India International Sarabhai Student Scientists Award** is a national-level recognition program initiated by the Vikram A Sarabhai Community Science Centre (VASCSC) in Ahmedabad, India. Created in memory of Dr. Vikram Sarabhai, the father of India’s space program, the award honors school students who demonstrate strong scientific thinking, creativity, and problem-solving through original science and technology projects. The award is generally open to school students in India (typically secondary and senior-secondary level) who submit individual or team projects in areas such as physics, chemistry, biology, environmental science, engineering, and technology. Shortlisted students may be invited to present their work to juries of scientists and educators, and winners receive certificates, trophies, and national recognition that can strengthen their academic and scholarship profiles. Specific eligibility, grade limits, themes, and timelines may vary by year and may be administered in collaboration with partner institutions or events. Interested students and schools should check the VASCSC website or contact the centre directly for the latest guidelines and the current cycle’s application process.

Program Details

  • Category: STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
  • Format: In-Person
  • Cost: Free
  • Grade Level: Grades 9-12
  • Location: Various Locations
  • Country: IN

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This program is relevant for students interested in: science award, research competition, STEM, high school, India

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