Scaler School of Technology, a four-year residential undergraduate computer science program, has announced that it will bestow 100% scholarships (worth a whopping INR 15 crores) to the top 100 rated high school students at the annual Indian National Mathematics Olympiad, along with those part of the International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI) in the last five years, allowing them to pursue Scaler’s Undergraduate Programme in Software Development.
Earlier this week, the Indian team achieved its best-ever performance at the International Maths Olympiad (IMO) 2024, coming in fourth globally. The team secured four Gold medals, one Silver medal, and one Honourable Mention. Students across the country participate in several rounds—area, regional, and national competitions—before they qualify for the domestic training camp and eventually participate in the prestigious global event. Despite the prestige that accompanies this and other international Olympiads, only a few thousand students aspire to be part of the initiative, as a vast majority of students (and their families) focus on preparing for competitive entrance exams and other qualifiers for undergraduate degrees.
Scaler aims to encourage students to pursue excellence in the field of STEM by offering 100% scholarships to the top 100 students who participate in the Indian National Mathematics and Informatics Olympiads and are interested in pursuing software engineering and computer science. Scaler School of Technology follows a detailed admissions process that includes written tests and interviews. However, the institute will waive the entire process for these students, allowing them access to top-quality learning experiences at SST.
“India achieved 4th rank in IMO this year, despite only a few thousand students actively preparing for it across the country. There needs to be a serious incentive mechanism in place to motivate more of our bright students to prepare seriously for these globally reputed contests. We are doing our bit by empowering the top 100 students in India to not only get direct admission at Scaler School of Technology but also give them a 100 per cent scholarship. I hope this scholarship fund gives young students another reason to prepare for more competitive platforms. I sincerely hope India climbs the ladder on these globally prestigious contests, and we see a rank one in the next few years.” – Abhimanyu Saxena, Co-Founder, Scaler.
Located in the heart of India’s Silicon Valley, Bengaluru, Scaler School of Technology is a fully residential and full-time bachelor’s program offering specializations in new-age, in-demand technologies like Data Science, Machine Learning, Algorithmic Trading, and competitive programming. Learners will also participate in a one-year paid industry internship with leading tech companies and receive one-on-one guidance from industry leaders through mentorship. Scaler works with thousands of industry partners, including top names in every tech sector like Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Facebook, Zomato, Airtel, Wells Fargo, PayPal, and others, for recruitment and other needs. SST learners can engage with these organizations for industry projects through the on-campus innovation lab, encouraging practical learning.
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