Internshala Trainings, a career-tech platform of Internshala has launched the second edition of the ‘Internshala Skill India Scholarship’ in partnership with the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) to provide top performing students of Indian colleges with free government-accredited training programmes valued Rs 1.5 crore, according to an official release.
Internshala Training aims to furthering the Skill India mission of NSDC by upskilling meritorious college students across various domains, including engineering, management, design and more, as per the release.
To secure the scholarship, eligible students are required to follow a specific process. Initially, they have to contact their college faculty or training and placement officer (TPO) to express their interest in the scholarship. Students applying must be currently enrolled in a recognised Indian college or university for undergraduate or postgraduate studies. Subsequently, students will need to provide their mark sheet as proof of ranking among the top 10 in their batch.
After mark sheet submission, TPOs or college faculty will verify eligibility and create a list of eligible candidates. Finally, this list of eligible students will be shared with Internshala Trainings, ensuring a streamlined and efficient application process for the scholarship, the release mentioned.
“With the Internshala Skill India scholarship initiative, we aim to empower over one lakh youth to excel in today’s skill-driven economy by mastering sought-after skills of their choice. We at Internshala are dedicated to supporting these passionate college students in their journey to excel in the skills they are passionate about,” Shadab Alam, head, Internshala Trainings, said.
The application window to register for the scholarship will be open till September 22, 2023. Students are encouraged to act promptly to secure their chance to upskill and shape a brighter future, informed the official release.
“NSDC is a huge advocate for skill development among Indian youth. Developing skills is a means of equipping students with practical knowledge and industry-specific skills, enabling them to build a strong foundation for a successful career,” Ved Mani Tiwari, CEO, NSDCO, said.