Progress Akanksha Scholarship for Women in STEM (India)

Deadline: 11 April 2025

The Progress is delighted to seek applications for its Akanksha Scholarship Program for Women in STEM, a four-year renewable scholarship to cover tuition, fees, and educational expenses for a young woman in India pursuing her undergraduate degree.

Funding Information

An annual scholarship up to INR 1,50,000 with the exact amount to be determined based on the student’s financial need at her university.

Eligibility Criteria

The recipient of the Progress Akanksha Scholarship for Women in STEM must meet the following eligibility requirements:
- A young woman with Indian citizenship
- Enrolled in the first year of college and majoring in Computer Science Engineering (CSE), Computer Science Information Technology (CSIT), or related courses
- Aggregate marks secured in the 12th standard or equivalent examination must be 75% or above
- Family income must not exceed INR 8,00,000.

Ineligibility Criteria

Progress employees, board members and their families are not eligible
Students in graduate school are not eligible.

Selection Criteria

Scholarship recipients will be chosen based on academic achievement, financial need, interest and experience in computer science, software engineering, IT and/or computer information systems, and personal attributes that exemplify qualities, including, but not limited to, high personal integrity, a passion for learning and spirit to seek progress and overcome challenges with grit and determination.

Application Requirements