Scholarships at Zafin
Aspire & Achieve 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 dedication involves offering opportunities and assistance to engineering and STEM students from all walks of life, with a special focus on those from underrepresented groups or experiencing economic challenges.
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 excited to lead this initiative and invite you to learn more about the inspiring students from our Aspire and Achieve program. Meet our previous winners and allow their inspiring journeys to fuel your ambitions.
How Zafin champions change to ensure equitable treatment and complete inclusion of all individuals
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 US, Indian and Canadian engineering students from underrepresented or economically weaker groups?
Eligibility
Eligibility requirements
Citizenship and residency
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. Applicants should also have a minimum GPA of 3.0 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
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
Are you a woman pursuing STEM courses at the undergraduate or graduate level worldwide?
Eligibility
Eligibility requirements
Citizenship and residency
Applicants must either hold citizenship or permanent residency status in the applicable country or region 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 3.0 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
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
Prev
- October 1, 2024: Launch of the program and first day of enrolment
December 2024
- December 31, 2024: Deadline for application submissions
January 2025
Next
- 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
