Progress (Nasdaq: PRGS), a provider of application development and infrastructure software, has announced that applications are open for the 2023 Progress Software Akanksha Scholarship for Women in STEM in India. Completed submissions will be accepted here until July 7 at 5:00 p.m. IST.
The Akanksha Scholarship is a four‐year, renewable scholarship of up to INR 1,50,000 (roughly $2,000) annually to cover tuition, fees, and educational expenses. It’s open for women, or those who identify as women, who reside in India and are pursuing an undergraduate degree in computer science, computer information systems, software engineering and/or IT. Candidates must also excel academically and exemplify courage, conscientiousness, resilience, and excellence.
Prasanna Anireddy, VP, Engineering, Progress said about the announcement, “With our annual scholarship, we want to show them that the IT world values and supports diversity in talent and there is a future for them in it. We’re optimistic – each year we see more and more driven young women, eager to continue their education in STEM and contribute to the technology industry.”
The Women in STEM Scholarship series is part of Progress’ Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program, Progress for Tomorrow, and offers three distinct scholarships in the U.S., Bulgaria, and India. Through the initiative, Progress aims to increase the global representation of women in the fields of computer science, software engineering, IT and/or computer information systems.
For more information about the scholarship program and eligibility and to view past scholarship winners from India, visit https://www.progress.com/social-responsibility/women-in-stem-scholarships. To view career opportunities at Progress in India, go to https://www.progress.com/company/careers
