A Cognizant Foundation initiative to provide financial assistance to women, students with disability and transgender in their education coming from low-income families which further leads to their employability.
Benefits
Maximum INR 75,000 per year
Eligibility
Open for women, students with disability and transgender students of Indian origin
1st-year UG students in STEAM(Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Maths) courses in academic year 2022-23 at NAAC accredited colleges (above A rating) and/or NIRF ranked Institutions
Must have at least 60% marks in 12th
Family annual income must be less than INR 5 lakh
Children Cognizant and Cognizant Foundation’s Employees are not eligible
Documents Required
12th marksheet and Passing Certificate
Government-issued Id proof (Aadhar/Voter/PAN/Driving License)
Admission proof (Fee receipt/Admission Letter/Institution ID card/ Bonafide Certificate)
Family Income proof
Applicants’ Bank Passbook / Cancelled Cheque
Recent Passport Size Photograph
Certificate of disability (for students with disabilities)
