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IIT-Madras, Herbalife join hands to offer 1,000 scholarships for Data Science and Applications students

The merit-cum-means scholarship for the IIT Madras BS Degree in Data Science and Applications aims to support underserved students and also ensures that 50 per cent of the scholarships are reserved for female students.

IIT Madras, Herbalife join hands to offer 1,000 scholarships for Data Science and Applications studentsL-R Mr. Kaviraj Nair, Prof Mahalingam, Mr. Uday Prakash, and CSR Team. (Source: IIT Madras)

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Herbalife, a health and wellness company, to provide 1,000 scholarships for students pursuing the foundational level of the IIT Madras BS Degree in Data Science and Applications.

The merit-cum-means scholarship for the IIT Madras BS Degree in Data Science and Applications aims to support underserved students and also ensures that 50 per cent of the scholarships are reserved for female students. “This commitment enhances the initiative’s dedication to promoting gender equality and encouraging female representation in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields,” an official IIT Madras notice stated.

This initiative aligns with IITM’s vision of “IIT Madras for All,” which strives to make high-quality education accessible to students from diverse economic backgrounds across India.

“With over 11,000 students on campus, we at IIT Madras always strive to provide diverse, quality education to as many as possible, but we know that true reach requires collaboration beyond our walls. Our engagement with Corporates through Corporate Social Responsibility and philanthropy enables us to provide scholarships, bolster research, and expand our educational impact in ways that simply wouldn’t be possible otherwise. We’re incredibly grateful for Herbalife’s support in advancing these initiatives and driving meaningful change,” said Prof Ashwin Mahalingam, Dean – Alumni and Corporate Relations, IITM.

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