Global technology brand OnePlus today announced a scholarship fund in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras). The financial scholarship program ‘Never Settle’ is open to new and existing students at the IIT Madras in the undergraduate (BTech) programme.
Students will be evaluated as per the merit-cum-means eligibility criteria by IIT Madras, which will manage the scholarship review process. The Never Settle Scholarship programme, as per OnePlus, is committed to easing the financial burden of education by offering substantial scholarships to deserving students.
Prof Mahesh Panchagnula, Dean (Alumni and Corporate Relations), IIT Madras, said, “IIT Madras is glad to partner with OnePlus for the ‘Never Settle’ Scholarship, reinforcing our commitment to empowering future innovators in science and technology. I thank the OnePlus leadership team for joining us in our efforts to enable a brighter educational landscape for India’s youth.”
This initiative is aimed at honouring and empowering the “never settle” spirit of the next generation of innovators, by fostering academic excellence and advancing their pursuits in the fields of science and technology.
Pete Lau, founder of OnePlus said, “The support and enthusiasm we received from our community during our first official community meet in India were instrumental in our decision to launch in the country. Since then, our journey of a decade in the region has been truly remarkable. As a tech brand, fostering continuous innovation is the most exhilarating part of our work. Our collaboration with IIT Madras holds immense significance as we embark on this meaningful venture together with our community.”
Courtesy : The Indian Express
