Scholarships at Zafin
Aspire and Achieve Global Scholarship Program
At Zafin, we are committed to nurturing a diverse and inclusive pool of skilled technologists who are willing to challenge the status quo and think differently. Our commitment is to support talented engineering and STEM students from diverse backgrounds by offering a merit-based scholarship that recognizes academic excellence, leadership, and dedication to community impact.
We firmly believe that a dedicated effort to encourage and develop the next generation of leaders, entrepreneurs and innovators can go a long way in creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce, where everyone truly belongs and can reach their full potential.
We are proud to announce the Third Edition of the Aspire and Achieve Global Scholarship 2025-26. We are excited to lead this initiative and invite you to learn more about the inspiring students from our Aspire and Achieve program.
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At Zafin, we believe in fostering a capable, diverse and inclusive engineering talent for a transformative future.
About Aspire & Achieve scholarship program
We provide a scholarship program tailored to high-achieving engineering and STEM students, organized into two distinct categories:
Are you a meritorious Indian or Canadian tech student, eager to contribute to our future growth?
In particular, we are looking to offer four scholarships to meritorious students currently enrolled in a college in Canada or India pursuing a Master’s (1st or 2nd year) or Bachelors program (3rd or 4th year) in Engineering.
We will award recipients of the scholarship USD 5000 to empower their education and career development.
Eligibility
Eligibility requirements
Citizenship and residency
Applicants must either hold citizenship or permanent residency status in the India or Canada or have a valid student visa
Academic achievement
Must be enrolled full-time in an accredited university or college undergraduate or master’s engineering program, entering the third or fourth year of a four-year degree program. Additionally, candidates should maintain a minimum GPA of 3.2 on a 4.0 scale or its equivalent at the time of application
Field of study
Applicants must be enrolled in one of the qualifying engineering programs
Background and gender
The scholarship program is open to students who are 18 years of age or older
Extracurricular activities and community involvement
Applicants are expected to demonstrate a commitment to community service, volunteer work or leadership in their community, university, or college
Financial assistance
If the candidate is selected for the scholarship, the applicant will be required to provide documentation of underrepresented or minority status, if applicable (US & Canada), and/or documentation supporting the need for financial assistance, if applicable (India), which may require disclosure of the applicant’s and their family’s financial details.
Women pursuing select STEM courses at the undergraduate or graduate level in India or Canada
Four scholarships will be granted exclusively to women in the technology and select STEM fields across India and Canada
We’ll award recipients a scholarship of 5,000 USD so that more women in STEM are represented in our industry.
Eligibility
Eligibility requirements
Citizenship and residency
Applicants must either hold citizenship or permanent residency status in the India or Canada or have a valid student visa
Academic achievement
Applicants are required to be enrolled full-time in an accredited university or college undergraduate or master’s STEM program. Additionally, candidates should maintain a minimum GPA of 3.2 on a 4.0 scale or its equivalent at the time of application. See Terms and Conditions for details
Field of study
Applicants must be enrolled in one of the qualifying STEM majors
Background and gender
The scholarship program is accessible to females who are 18 years of age or older
Extracurricular activities and community involvement
Applicants should display a dedicated commitment to community service, volunteerism, or leadership roles within their community, university, or college, as well as engagement in extracurricular activities. Priority will be accorded to candidates currently pursing STEM-related courses and those who can exemplify a strong dedication to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion through their involvement, leadership, and enthusiasm for their chosen STEM field
Are you a meritorious Indian or Canadian tech student, eager to contribute to our future growth?
We are seeking tech students to work with us to enhance our operations and contribute to our future growth by bringing in innovation, creativity and passion.
In particular, we are looking to offer four scholarships to meritorious students currently enrolled in a college in Canada or India pursuing a Master’s (1st or 2nd year) or Bachelors program (3rd or 4th year) in Engineering.
We will award recipients of the scholarship USD 5000 to empower their education and career development.
Eligibility
Eligibility requirements
Citizenship and residency
Applicants must either hold citizenship or permanent residency status in the India or Canada or have a valid student visa
Academic achievement
Must be enrolled full-time in an accredited university or college undergraduate or master’s engineering program, entering the third or fourth year of a four-year degree program. Additionally, candidates should maintain a minimum GPA of 3.2 on a 4.0 scale or its equivalent at the time of application
Background and gender
The scholarship program is open to students who are 18 years of age or older
Extracurricular activities and community involvement
The scholarship program is open to students who are 18 years of age or older
Women pursuing select STEM courses at the undergraduate or graduate level in India or Canada
We are actively seeking talented women in STEM to work with us towards advancing our operations and shaping the future of banking. Creative thinking is crucial for driving progress, and we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive work environment where women’s contributions make a difference.
Four scholarships will be granted exclusively to women in the technology and select STEM fields across India and Canada
We’ll award recipients a scholarship of USD 5000 so that more women in STEM are represented in our industry.
Eligibility
Eligibility requirements
Citizenship and residency
Applicants must either hold citizenship or permanent residency status in the India or Canada or have a valid student visa
Academic achievement
Applicants are required to be enrolled full-time in an accredited university or college undergraduate or master’s STEM program. Additionally, candidates should maintain a minimum GPA of 3.2 on a 4.0 scale or its equivalent at the time of application. See Terms and Conditions for details
Background and gender
The scholarship program is accessible to females who are 18 years of age or older
Extracurricular activities and community involvement
Applicants should display a dedicated commitment to community service, volunteerism, or leadership roles within their community, university, or college, as well as engagement in extracurricular activities. Priority will be accorded to candidates currently pursing STEM-related courses and those who can exemplify a strong dedication to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion through their involvement, leadership, and enthusiasm for their chosen STEM field
Selection Process
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Candidates will be evaluated based on the eligibility criteria, their resume/CV, written essay, official transcripts from all post-secondary educational institutions and submission of at least one letter of recommendation
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Application Timeline
Timelines are subject to change
October 2024
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- October 1, 2024: Launch of the program and first day of enrolment
December 2024
- December 31, 2024: Deadline for application submissions
January 2025
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- Week of January 06, 2025: Application reviews and candidate shortlisting begins
February 2025
- Week of Feb 5: candidate onboarding
- Week of February 04, 2025: Second round of interviews and shortlisting of final candidates
- Week of February 24, 2025: Announcement of global scholarship winners