Ashoka University has partnered with Havells Family Foundation to institute the Havells Family Scholarship. It is designed to support talented Ashoka students who wish to pursue a fully funded master’s degree at the esteemed School of Business at Wake Forest University, United States. Furthermore, it includes a stipend to cover living expenses, books, other fees throughout the duration of the programme, and also covers international airfare.
The Havells Family Foundation has been founded by Gupta family. Anil Rai Gupta and Ameet Kumar Gupta are alums of Wake Forest Business School and founders of Ashoka University. This fully-funded scholarship has been instituted through their family foundation.
“As founder and trustee of Ashoka University, we are excited to deepen this relationship through this scholarship program. This scholarship aims to provide learning opportunities for all, through a thoughtful combination of dedicated faculty, diverse socio-economic backgrounds and international exposure which fits perfectly with the overall vision and values of Ashoka University as well,” said Anil Rai Gupta of the Havells Family Foundation.
The scholarship is granted to outstanding students who are motivated to excel both academically and in extra-curricular activities. It is for students who exemplify qualities such as academic excellence, cultural and social awareness, leadership skills, ethical and moral character, and commitment to ‘pro humanitate’ — a calling to use one’s knowledge, talents and compassion to better the lives of others.
The first-ever scholarship has been awarded to Abhishek Nayak, to pursue a Master’s of Science in Management at Wake Forest School of Business. Abhishek graduated with a major in Economics and a minor in Entrepreneurship from Ashoka in 2023.
