September 24, 2024 Progress, the trusted provider of AI-powered infrastructure software, today announced the recipients of its 2024 Women in STEM Scholarship Series. Established in 2019 and available to those who identify as women, the scholarship series aims to open opportunities to students in the US, Bulgaria, and India who are pursuing computer science, software engineering, IT, and computer information systems. For the first time, the scholarship has been expanded to seven well-deserving recipients in the three regions.
“Each year, we have the privilege of meeting passionate, intelligent young women who aspire to use their STEM skills to advance their communities and the tech industry,” said Yogesh Gupta, CEO, of Progress. “This year’s recipients include a student who hopes to use AI to increase access to affordable housing, a scholar who developed a robot for cleaning solar panels and a creative who aims to design educational video games about the environment. Each recipient has admirable goals, and we are honoured to play a small role in their academic and professional journeys. Congratulations to all of these remarkable students.”
Celebrating Indian Excellence: Akanksha Scholarship for Women in STEM
The Akanksha Scholarship for Women in STEM is a four-year renewable scholarship that covers tuition, fees, and educational expenses. This year, three extraordinary Indian women have been selected for this honour: Prarthana R, Nikita S Raj Kapini, and Garnepudi Bhavika.
- Prarthana R is a first-year student at RV College of Engineering, Bengaluru, majoring in information science and engineering. Already recognized as a top achiever, she has been honoured with the Vidyaniketan PU College Topper Award and has advanced to the prototype phase of the KSP Datathon for the Karnataka State Police Department.
- Nikita S Raj Kapini is also a first-year student at the RV College of Engineering, majoring in engineering. She is a National Talent Search Examination (NTSE) scholar, ranked second in the International Math Olympiad, won first place in her District-Level Match Science Olympiad and was the first girl from Davangere to win the AITA Talent Tennis Series in her age group.
- Garnepudi Bhavika is an engineering student at the Siddhartha Institute of Technology, Kanuru. Bhavika has distinguished herself through her contributions to essay competitions on mathematics and maglev trains and her participation in the “Programming for Problem-Solving using C” workshop.
“We are immensely proud of this year’s scholarship recipients, whose brilliance and dedication in STEM are paving the way for a more innovative and inclusive future. Each of these young women has demonstrated not only exceptional academic achievements but also a deep commitment to using her skills to address real-world challenges. At Progress, we believe that empowering women in STEM is not just about supporting individual careers; it’s about fostering a generation of leaders who will drive progress and change the world. Congratulations to our scholarship winners whose journeys are just beginning, and we are excited to see the impact they will make in the years to come”, said Girija Kolagada, Vice President of Engineering at Progress.
“As a global company, our commitment to diversifying the tech industry must reach far and wide because diverse perspectives are essential for innovation and success. This year’s scholarship recipients are a shining example of resilience and inspiration and prove that STEM is for everyone. Now in its fourth year in India, our scholarship program has expanded, with three exceptional young women chosen this year instead of one. Their passion for STEM and dedication to empowering others is truly inspiring. It is an honour for Progress to be a small part of their professional journeys, and we look forward to seeing their continued growth and contributions to the field,” Girija added.
