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Aspire & Achieve Terms & Conditions
Please read through the Scholarship and Mentorship Program Terms and Conditions carefully to ensure full comprehension and understanding of eligibility.
Purpose and eligibility
Zafin offers a yearly total of eight scholarships (designated as “Scholarships”) to students enrolled in accredited universities or colleges pursuing Masters & Bachelors programs in STEM fields. Each scholarship carries a monetary award of $5,000 US per recipient, accompanied by the chance to intern with Zafin.
These eight scholarships are divided into two categories: four scholarships will be granted to individuals chosen as winners of the Engineering Cohort, and the remaining four will be awarded to students in the Women in STEM Cohort.
Eligibility Criteria for Engineering Scholarship:
To be eligible for one (1) of the four (4) Scholarships all applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Must be a citizen or permanent resident or possess a valid student visa or permit for US/Canada.
- Age must be 18 years of age or older at the time of application.
- Preference given to candidates representing minority, immigrant, or underrepresented communities. Applicants, if selected, will need to submit supporting documents to indicate their financial status.
- Must be enrolled in an accredited University or College and should be pursuing a Master’s or Bachelors program in Engineering.
- Should demonstrate excellence in their choice of Engineering course and maintain strong academic performance.
- Applicant must be in good standing with their college or university, maintaining a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or its equivalent at the time of application.
- Commitment to community service, volunteer work or leadership in their community, University, College, or extracurricular activities in expected.
- Qualifying Engineering majors include Computer engineering, Computer science, Data science, Electrical & Computer engineering, Software engineering, Software development, Others.
Eligibility Criteria for Women in STEM Scholarship:
To be eligible for one (1) of the four (4) Scholarships all applicants must be:
- Must be a citizen or permanent resident or possess a valid student visa or permit for the applicable country/ region.
- Age must be 18 years of age or older at the time of application.
- Eligibility is limited to female candidates.
- Must be enrolled in an accredited University or college and should be pursuing a Masters or Bachelors program in STEM.
- Should demonstrate excellence in their choice of STEM course and maintain strong academic performance.
- Applicants must be in good standing with the college or university maintaining a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or its equivalent at the time of application.
- Commitment to community service, volunteer work or leadership in their community, University, College, or extracurricular activities in expected.
- Preference will be given to those candidates who can exhibit a strong dedication to promoting a culture of Diversity & Inclusion through their activities, leadership, and passion for their chosen STEM program.
- Qualifying STEM majors include Artificial Intelligence, automation, biometry/biometrics, computer engineering, computer forensics science, computer programming, computer science, computer systems, cybersecurity, chemical engineering, data analytics, electrical engineering, electronics engineering, geospatial science, industrial engineering, information science, information technology, information resource management, quantum computing, mathematics, machine learning, mechanical engineering, network engineering, network security, operations research, physics, robotics engineering, robotics technology, statistics, strategic intelligence and telecommunications engineering
Application Requirements
- Submission of the online application form.
- Provision of a Resume/CV that emphasizes relevant experience, extracurricular activities, and community engagement.
- Composition of a personal essay (maximum 500 words) delineating the applicant’s academic and career aspirations, their dedication to their chosen field, and the positive influence they aim to exert on their community.
- Presentation of a Video Resume.
- Furnish official transcripts from all post-secondary educational institutions previously attended.
- Verification of enrollment or acceptance into a qualifying program.
- Supply two letters of recommendation from professors, employers, or community leaders.
- Provide documentation of underrepresented minority or immigrant status, if applicable.
- Submit documentation that underscores the need for financial assistance, if applicable.
Scholarship terms
- Disbursement of Scholarship Funds: Zafin will allocate the complete scholarship sum of $5,000 US to each of the recipients through two disbursement cycles. The winners will receive 75% of the total scholarship amount at the commencement of the scholarship period. The remaining 25% will be disbursed upon the successful completion of the internship, marking the conclusion of the scholarship period. Although educational grants and scholarships may be eligible for tax exemptions, Zafin does not assume any responsibility for any tax implications that the recipient may incur after receiving the scholarship funds.
- Zafin reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to modify, amend (including extending the Scholarship application deadline) or cancel this Scholarship program at any time without individual notice.
- By entering this Scholarship competition, you agree to be bound by these terms and conditions, the records of Zafin and the decisions of the Zafin’s Scholarship selection panel, whose records and decisions shall be deemed final, conclusive, and binding in all matters.
Key dates and deadlines
Completed applications must be submitted between October 11, 2023, and November 30, 2023. All submissions must be made online.
How to apply
Your application must be submitted in English only.
Zafin’s panel of reviewers will evaluate all applicant profiles. Applicants who are shortlisted for further rounds will be invited to participate in regional level interviews. Shortlisted applicants from the regional level interviews will be called to participate in final round of interviews at the global level, after which, the winners will be determined.
Single Application
Each applicant is permitted to submit only one application for the scholarship. Multiple submissions or attempts to duplicate applications will result in disqualification.
Travel and Accommodation
Zafin shall not assume any responsibility for the travel or accommodation expenses incurred by the scholarship winner. The recipient of the scholarship is solely responsible for all costs associated with traveling to and staying at Zafin’s office location, as specified in the scholarship award details.
Independence
Personal information
You certify that all the information provided on the application form and in all the accompanying documents is true, accurate, and complete to the best of your knowledge. You understand that the provision of false information will render you ineligible for this Scholarship program.
