WOMEN’S DAY (08 MARCH): On the occasion of International Women’s Day 2025, various organizations and institutions have announced scholarships to support female students in their academic and professional pursuits. These scholarships aim to enhance women’s participation in STEM, management, and other fields, ensuring financial assistance for deserving candidates.
Key Scholarships Announced
Simandhar Education Women’s Day Scholarship Program
- Financial support for women pursuing globally recognized certifications (CPA, CMA, CIA, EA).
- Scholarship Period: March 6 – March 31, 2025.
- Benefits:
- ₹30,000 discount on CPA (2-year plan).
- ₹15,000 discount on CMA, EA, and CIA programs.
- Eligibility:
- Must score 70%+ on the online scholarship test.
- The test evaluates accounting knowledge, financial aptitude, problem-solving, and logical reasoning.
FinTram Global & AIMA Scholarships
- The total scholarship is worth Rs. 1.5 crore.
- Aims to assist 150 women aspirants pursuing global professional qualifications (US CPA, ACCA, US CMA, etc.).
- Open to female graduates or students with 60%+ marks in Class 12 or graduation.
- Selection will be based on the FinTram National Scholarship Test on April 5, 2025.
- Application deadline: March 31, 2025.
Vignan Online Scholarship
- 15% scholarship on all degree programs for female students.
- Available from March 5 to March 11, 2025.
- Part of the #ChooseYou campaign to encourage women’s education.
Vivo India – ‘Vivo KanyaGyaan’ Initiative
- Aims to empower young women from marginalized communities in STEM fields.
- Offers scholarships, mentorship, skill development, and industry exposure.
- Over 150 women are already benefiting.
- 60%+ beneficiaries come from low-income families earning less than Rs 1 lakh annually.
- 56% are first-generation graduates.
Prodigy Finance & ESADE Business School Scholarship
- $8,000 scholarship for women pursuing graduate programs at ESADE.
- Open to students from Prodigy-supported regions.
- Registration opens on March 14, 2025.
- Application deadline: April 14, 2025.
- Winner announcement: May 2, 2025.
Amrita Online Scholarship
- 20% scholarship on first-semester fees for female students.
- Available for UGC-approved online degree programs.
- Applications open until March 28, 2025.
Ashoka University – ESET Women in Cybersecurity Scholarship
- Aims to support female students in cybersecurity and STEM fields.
- $5,000 financial grant for one outstanding female student in the computer science program.
- Selection is based on academic excellence, leadership, and community involvement.
- Application window: March 8 – April 25, 2025.
Impact and Significance
- These scholarships align with the International Women’s Day 2025 theme, “Accelerate Action.”
- Focus on financial inclusivity, gender diversity, and professional empowerment for women.
- Encourages more female students to pursue STEM, management, and technical education.
Women across India can take advantage of these opportunities to overcome financial constraints and build successful careers in their respective fields.
