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CF Sparkle Inclusive Scholarship Programme for Higher Education

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CF Sparkle Inclusive Scholarship Programme for Higher Education is an initiative by the Cognizant Foundation that aims to promote inclusion by supporting meritorious women/girls, students with disability, and transgender students who belong to a low-income family group in continuing their education which further leads to employability. Under this scholarship programme, students who are currently pursuing the first year of their undergraduate degree in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) and degree/diploma in Vocational Technical Education, Paramedical Sciences, and Allied Health Sciences commencing the academic year 2022-23 are entitled to receive a scholarship of up to INR 75,000 per year till the completion of their course.

About Cognizant Foundation

Cognizant Foundation (CF) India is one of the channels of Cognizant’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives in India. At Cognizant Foundation India, we are building a sustainable ecosystem at the intersection of inclusion, technology, and collaboration. The Foundation’s initiatives are along the two thematic areas of building an equitable society through education and skilling and improving access to quality healthcare. 

CF focuses on empowering persons with disabilities, promoting holistic child development and gender equality. Since its inception in 2005, the Foundation has implemented over 500 education, healthcare, and livelihood projects in partnership with several non-profit organisations, positively impacting the lives of millions across India. 

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  • CF Sparkle Inclusive Scholarship Programme for Diploma/Undergraduate Healthcare Courses
    Deadline15-Mar-2023
    Eligibility
    • Open for girls, students with disability and transgender students. 
    • Applicants must be pursuing diploma or undergraduate degree in Vocational Technical Education (VTE), Paramedical Sciences and Allied Health Sciences, commencing the academic year 2022-23 at top NAAC accredited colleges (above A rating) and/or NIRF-ranked Institutions and/or Government recognized ITI, Technical and other institutes with good reputation and placement track record.
    • Applicants must have scored a minimum of 60% marks in their Class 12 examination. 
    • The annual family income of the applicants from all sources should not exceed INR 5 Lakh. 
    • Children of employees of Cognizant Foundation and Buddy4Study are not eligible to apply.
    • Students of Indian origin, from PAN India are eligible.
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    Benefits:

    Maximum scholarship of up to INR 75,000 per year (based on actual expenditure) till the completion of the course

    Note: The scholarship fund can be utilized only for academic expense purposes which includes tuition fees, hostel fees, food, internet, device, laptop, books, stationery, etc.

  • CF Sparkle Inclusive Scholarship Programme for Undergraduate STEAM Courses
    Deadline15-Mar-2023
    Eligibility
    • Open for women, students with disability, and transgender students. 
    • Applicants must be pursuing first-year of their undergraduate degree in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) courses in the academic year 2022-23 at top NAAC accredited colleges (above A rating) and/or NIRF ranked Institutions.
    • Applicants must have scored a minimum of 60% marks in their Class 12 examination.
    • The annual family income of the applicants from all sources should not exceed INR 5 Lakh. 
    • Children of employees of Cognizant, Cognizant Foundation and Buddy4Study are not eligible to apply.
    • Students of Indian origin, from PAN India are eligible.
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    Benefits:

    Maximum scholarship of up to INR 75,000 per year (based on actual expenditure) till the completion of the course

    Note: The scholarship fund can be utilized only for academic expense purposes which includes tuition fees, hostel fees, food, internet, device, laptop, books, stationery, etc.

Contact

In case of any queries, please reach out to:

011-430-92248 (Ext-314) (Monday to Friday - 10:00AM to 06:00 PM (IST))cf-sparkle@buddy4study.com

Frequently Asked Questions
  • What is the selection process for CF Sparkle Inclusive Scholarship Programme for Higher Education?

    The selection of scholars for ‘CF Sparkle Inclusive Scholarship Programme for Higher Education’ is a multi-stage process where students are selected based on their academic merit and economic background. Details of the selection process are mentioned below:

    • Initial shortlisting of candidates based on academic merit and economic financial background.
    • Telephonic interaction of shortlisted candidates followed by document verification.
    • Final selection by the scholarship provider
  • If selected, how will I receive the scholarship fund?

    Upon selection, the scholarship grant will be transferred directly to the scholars' bank account. Minor students under the age of 18 shall submit their parent’s bank account.

  • What other benefits will be provided under this scholarship programme?

    Besides the financial assistance, the selected scholars may also get one-to-one or one-to-many mentoring by industry experts, professionals, and/or Cognizant Volunteers on topics ranging from soft skills to technical skills that can help scholars in achieving their goals. 

  • Does the scholarship get renewed?

    Yes. The renewal of the scholarship is subject to the scholar scoring a minimum of 60% marks in the preceding semester/year of study.

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