1300 engg students benefit from Siemens Scholarship Scheme in 10 years

Starting with 20 students in 2013, Siemens Scholarship Program now has over 1,300 students from 125 government engineering colleges and 27 states in India. Under the program, Siemens provides financial help to meritorious students who are unable to afford education expenses.

Siemens Scholarship Program, based on the German model of dual education, completed 10 years with the induction of 200 students. The program hones youth to become industry-ready engineers and launch a sustainable career in engineering, research and development or manufacturing. As of 2023, more than 1,300 students from 125 government engineering colleges across 27 states in India have been part of the Siemens Scholarship Program. 

Under this program, Siemens provides financial assistance to deserving meritorious students who are unable to afford the education expenses. The students receive full scholarships covering the college fees and allowances for books, stationery, etc. Based on the German model of dual education, the students are provided with internships, training on mechatronics, soft skills, projects and mentorships throughout the four years of engineering to make them truly industry ready. Fifty per cent of the students are young women. 

Sunil Mathur, managing director and chief executive officer, Siemens Limited, said “It is inspiring to see the high level of untapped potential that we have in this country. Through the Siemens Scholarship Program we hope we are able to provide these young engineering graduates with equal opportunities to realise the true potential that India has to offer.” 

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