Are you a female student studying a STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) course? Do you want to be a leader, entrepreneur and innovator? If yes, then Zafin has something special for you.
Zafin, a leading banking technology company, has launched their inaugural Aspire & Achieve global scholarship program. Under this program, four exceptional female students are selected based on their academic performance in bachelor’s or master’s courses in an accredited university. As part of the scholarship, the selected candidates will receive up to USD 5,000 each.
The primary objective of this scholarship is to promote diversity and inclusivity in STEM fields. The scholarship is open to all students with majors such as AI, automation, biometry/biometrics, computer engineering, computer forensics science, computer programming, computer science, computer systems, cyber security, chemical engineering, data analytics, electrical engineering, electronics engineering, geospatial science, industrial engineering, information science, IT, information resource management, quantum computing, mathematics, machine learning, mechanical engineering, network engineering, network security, operations research, physics, robotics engineering, robotics technology, statistics, strategic intelligence and telecommunications engineering.
Suja Chandy, Managing Director of Zafin (India), said, “We firmly believe that diversity catalyzes innovation and are committed to addressing the gender gap within the technology sector. The internship is designed to help young talent get hands-on experience and exposure to a rapidly transforming industry like banking technology.”
The scholarship program is open to applicants from four regions: India, APAC, EMEA, and the Americas. Eligible students can apply for this scholarship until November 30, 2023, through the Aspire & Achieve platform on the Zafin website. Winners will be announced by late January 2024.
With this scholarship program, Zafin is trying to bridge the gender gap in STEM fields. Although, the statistics are more favourable in India, with women constituting 43% of engineering graduates, nearly 50% of them exit the workforce by mid-thirties.
This initiative by Zafin is a great way to encourage and develop the next generation of STEM leaders, entrepreneurs and innovators. It’s also an opportunity for female students to get their hands on the right resources and tools to become successful in their respective fields. So, if you are a female STEM student, make sure you apply for the scholarship before the deadline.
