Progress 2024 Announces Akanksha Scholarship; Empowering Indian Women in STEM

Akanksha Scholarship 2024: Progress has started the application process for the Akanksha Scholarship for Women in STEM in India. Those eligible can fill out and submit the Akanksha scholarship by April 12, 2024. Know details here 

Progress 2024 Announces Akanksha Scholarship

Akanksha Scholarship 2024: Progress Software has released the application form for the Akanksha Scholarship for Women in STEM in India from today. Interested and eligible female candidates can apply for the Akanksha Scholarship for Women in STEM online at the official website. 

The last date to fill up the application form is April 12, 2024. For more information about the Akanksha scholarship program and eligibility, they can visit the official website: progress.com/social-responsibility/women-in-stem-scholarships. 

Through its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, "Progress for Tomorrow," Progress seeks to boost the worldwide representation of women in computer science, software engineering, information technology, and computer information systems. This effort features a global Women in STEM Scholarship series, comprising three distinct scholarships targeting women in STEM across the US, Bulgaria, and India.

About Akanksha Scholarship 

Launched in 2021, the Akanksha Scholarship offers a renewable four-year scholarship of up to INR 1,50,000 per year, intended for tuition, fees and other educational costs. It is available to women who are residing in India and are enrolled in the first year of an undergraduate program in the fields of Computer Science Engineering (CSE), Computer Science Information Technology (CSIT) or related courses. Alongside academic excellence, candidates should also embody virtues of integrity, perseverance and leadership.

“Over the years, we have witnessed a positive shift in the representation of women in technology, yet there remains a pressing need to further bridge the gender gap in STEM fields,” said Girija Kolagada, VP, Engineering, Progress. 

“By providing financial assistance, we aim to create a nurturing ecosystem that not only values but actively promotes diversity and inclusion in the tech industry. We are continually inspired by the remarkable talent of our scholarship recipients in India so far, who are not only achieving their academic goals in STEM but are also opening the door to the future generation of women in technology.”

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