At Guidewire, we are deeply passionate about education and women's empowerment. Guidewire is dedicated to empowering the next generation of women leaders through mentorship, skills development, internships, and career opportunities. We at Guidewire India are excited to launch Guidewire Gives Back's new "ElevatEd by Guidewire" engineering scholarship program exclusively for female students from underprivileged backgrounds. What makes this program truly inspiring is its commitment beyond financial aid. It's about creating a supportive community and nurturing lasting relationships.
The Guidewire India scholarship program application window for 2024-25 will be open from July 31 - October 31, 2024.
The selection process is based purely on academic performance and family income. The selected recipients will receive a scholarship of INR 50,000 annually until graduation, along with valuable mentorship and networking opportunities. Initiatives like this have the potential to create a meaningful and enduring impact on the world.
Please help us spread the word about this opportunity widely so it reaches those who could benefit most. If you know a female student who meets the eligibility criteria outlined below and would benefit from this amazing opportunity, please pass along this information to them. This could be a life-changing opportunity for those who deserve it.
Let's come together to support and elevate future women leaders in engineering!
This program is being implemented in partnership with the Foundation for Excellence.
About the Foundation for Excellence
The Foundation for Excellence (FFE) was founded with the mission to award college scholarships to students who, although financially constrained, showed great promise in the engineering, medical, B.Pharm and law programs, these being some of the most expensive higher education programs in India. Apart from FFE’s alumni, who support future scholars like themselves, donations come from all around the world from individual donors, corporations and foundations.
About Guidewire Gives Back
Learn more about Guidewire’s commitment to community impact in the communities where we live and work in the Guidewire annual ESG report.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants to the Guidewire scholarship program must be Indian citizens who meet the eligibility criteria listed below.
Academic Eligibility
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Only female students are eligible for this scholarship
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Only students pursuing B.E. or B.Tech courses are eligible for scholarships
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Only first-year applicants beginning their studies in B.E. or B.Tech
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Applicants are expected to have passed their higher secondary, pre-university, intermediate, CBSE/ISC or equivalent board-qualifying examination after 2020.
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Admission To professional degree courses/institutions is based on the merit rank awarded at the state or national entrance exams, or through a counseling process conducted at the state level.
Note: Diploma students admitted to B.E., B.Tech Courses on a lateral basis. B.Arch and BDS students are not eligible
Financial Eligibility
Annual income should be less than INR 300,000 per annum.
Note: Gross income refers to the income before deductions for taxes or other purposes.
In addition to gross family income, the education and occupation of parents and family members, including an elder brother(s) and sister(s), the family’s living conditions, and the total expenses incurred by the family on the applicant’s education will be taken into consideration for determining the financial eligibility of an applicant.
Applicants who are the first graduates of the family will be preferred over applicants who are the second or third child of the family taking up graduation.
Award Information
If selected as a recipient, the student will receive a scholarship award of INR 50,000 per year until graduation. Awards are renewable each year until a bachelor’s degree is earned. Renewal is contingent upon the applicant continuing full-time enrolment in an eligible course of study at an accredited four-year college or university, maintaining a good standing with their university, and continuing the program by GlobalLogic.
Along with the financial award, Guidewire will also provide mentorship, skill-building opportunities, and networking opportunities.
Awards are for undergraduate study only.
Selection of Recipients
The scholarship program is available ONLY to female students, irrespective of the applicant's caste, community, or religion. The only criteria are academic performance and family income.
Selection Process
Students apply to the Guidewire scholarship program through an online application form.
Once eligibility is determined, students are connected to one of FFE’s distributed network of volunteer “Facilitators” in 27 states. Facilitators meet prospective students or their family members virtually to determine the genuineness of need and financial hardship.
After verification of family background and academic credentials, students submit the application form online along with all supporting documents and requirements for the scholarship program.
FFE’s scholarship program is based on a reimbursement model, as students will have already incurred expenses when applying for a scholarship (first semester of college).
FFE does not discriminate based on caste, creed, or religion.
Notification
Applicants will be notified by December 31, 2024. Scholarships will be awarded to the eligible scholars after verification and selection. The selection will happen on a merit cum application basis. Not all applicants to the program will be selected as recipients.
Payment of Scholarships
Foundation for Excellence manages scholarship disbursements on behalf of Guidewire, issuing payments in a single installment before March 31 each year.
