The Prathibha Scholarship Renewal supports meritorious students from Kerala who have completed their higher secondary education and wish to pursue undergraduate or postgraduate studies in Basic or Natural Sciences anywhere in India. Administered under the STARS (Students with Talent and Aptitude for Research in Science) programme by the Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment (KSCSTE), this scholarship is initially awarded for the first year and can be renewed annually. Renewal is subject to maintaining a minimum of 60% aggregate marks in all subjects during the previous academic year.

Students who have passed the Higher Secondary Board Examination from Kerala with outstanding marks are eligible. Applicants must be pursuing or planning to pursue undergraduate or postgraduate courses in Basic or Natural Sciences. The scholarship is open to all categories, including General, SC, ST, OBC, EBC, EWS, PwD, and DNT. There is no specified income limit for this scholarship.

Eligible students must apply online through the official KSCSTE portal. The application process involves registering on the portal, filling in academic and personal details, and uploading required documents such as mark sheets and certificates. After submission, applicants should monitor the portal for updates or further instructions. The official page lists the current application guidelines and required documents.