Venkat Panchapakesan Memorial Scholarship India

Venkat Panchapakesan Memorial Scholarship program is one of the most prestigious scholarship schemes and is a student scholarship offered in partnership with Google. It is especially for the students who are willing to study Computer Science and become one of the most profound leaders. The scholarship is named after Venkat Panchapakesan, a highly respected engineer who worked with Google and YouTube before tragically passing away at a young age. 

Students who are willing to apply for the scholarship should go through the article attentively to understand the finer aspects of this scholarship.

Full Name	Venkat Panchapakesan Memorial Scholarship
In Partnership With	Google
Objective	Scholarship for students who want to study computer science
Award	USD 2500 (approximately INR 2 Lakhs)
Application Process	Currently Closed
Official website	https://buildyourfuture.withgoogle.com/scholarships/venkat-panchapakesan-memorial-scholarship

Venkat Panchapakesan Memorial Scholarship- Objectives 

The Venkat Panchapakesan Memorial Scholarship program gives an opportunity to the students who need financial assistance to become a computer scientist and technology leader. A student who exemplifies leadership skills and has a demonstrated passion for computer science and technology will be considered for this scholarship. 

Venkat Panchapakesan Memorial Scholarship- Rewards 

Students who get selected for the scholarship will get an amount of USD 2500 which must be spent on tuition, fees, books, supplies and other necessities for the student to pursue their education in their university. Candidates will also receive an invitation to attend a virtual retreat.

Eligibility Criteria 

Candidates interested in availing the benefits of this scholarship must first ensure that they fulfil the eligibility criteria laid down by the selection body. The eligibility criteria for this scholarship are noted below:

• The candidates must be currently enrolled as full-time students in a graduate or undergraduate program in any college/university in India. 
• The candidate must be pursuing a degree in computer engineering, computer science or a closely related field. 
• Candidates must demonstrate a strong academic record.
• Previous applicants can re-apply. However, previous recipients of any Google scholarships cannot re-apply.

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Application Process 

The students must follow the application procedure mentioned below. Students are advised to read each and every step carefully before applying. 

• Click on the application link on the official portal of the scholarship program and fill out the form once it is live.
• Students need to submit their resumes/CV. It should entail your experience in the area of Computer Science. This should also include your leadership qualities or experiences and the overall impact you have created with your skills. 
• The CV should be a google doc or .doc file
• Students must submit an essay with the given word limit of 400 words with the application. 
• Selected students need to submit a Letter of Recommendation. It can be from the faculty or your workplace (internship, full-time job, part-time job). 

Terms and Conditions 

The terms and conditions for the scholarship are mentioned below. Students must go through the conditions attentively. 

• The student will be selected based on the overall strength of their application material as compared to other applicants. 
• Tax Liability for the scholarship award amount has to be borne by the respective applicant. 
• The selection done by the authority will be full and final and the candidate cannot dispute at any point in time. 
• The employees of Google including its affiliates and subsidiaries are not eligible for any Google scholarship. 
• The scholarship recipients who no longer meet the eligibility criteria, their award will be withheld by the authority. 
• Only candidates in India can apply for the scholarship. 

FAQs 

The students who are willing to apply for the scholarship must know all the details regarding the Venkat Panchapakesan Memorial Scholarship program. We hope the above information helps every student who is willing to receive a scholarship.

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