Opportunity brief
The Aspiring Women Leaders Scholarship Programme is a flagship initiative designed to empower and support women students currently in the second year of their BTech programmes at select institutes, helping them pursue academic excellence and build their leadership potential. The programme aims to recognise high-potential women leaders, provide financial assistance, and create opportunities for mentorship, networking, and professional growth.
Through this scholarship, participants gain access to a platform that nurtures leadership capabilities, encourages academic excellence, and helps build the next generation of women leaders across industries.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Female candidates currently enrolled in the second year of a full-time B.E/B.Tech programme at select colleges in India.
- Demonstrated academic excellence and leadership potential.
- Open to students across all specialisations and disciplines.
- Applicants must be Indian citizens or Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) cardholders.
- Women from modest economic backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Eligible Campuses:
- Birla Institute of Technology & Science (BITS) Pilani, Hyderabad Campus
- Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani Campus
- BITS Pilani, K K Birla Goa Campus
- Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Bombay
- Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur
- National Institute of Technology (NIT), Tiruchirappalli
Rules and Guidelines:
- Participation is on an individual basis.
- Candidates must complete the online application form and submit all the required documents before the deadline.
- Incomplete applications will not be considered.
- Only one application per candidate will be accepted.
General Guidelines:
- All information submitted must be accurate and verifiable.
- Any discrepancy or misrepresentation may lead to immediate disqualification.
- The decision of the selection committee will be final and binding.
- PwC India reserves the right to modify timelines, evaluation criteria, or programme details.
Rounds and Stages:
Round 1: Registration:
- Complete and submit the registration form with all required information.
Round 2: Assessment:
- Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete an online assessment evaluating critical thinking, problem-solving, communication skills, and leadership aptitude.
Round 3: Interview Round:
- Selected candidates will participate in virtual interviews with a distinguished panel from PwC India.
Interview Guidelines:
- Interviews will be conducted online.
- Candidates will receive scheduling details via email.
- The evaluation panel may assess leadership aspirations, career goals, and personal achievements.
Final Selection:
- Scholarship recipients will be selected based on their cumulative performance across all evaluation stages.
Programme Benefits:
Selected scholars may receive:
- Tuition fee support for the selected 2026-27 cohort throughout the second, third, and fourth years of their BTech programme.
- Selected scholars may receive a laptop as part of the programme benefits.
Mentorship & Development:
- Mentoring sessions with industry leaders.
- Leadership development workshops.
- Career guidance and coaching.
- Networking opportunities with accomplished women leaders.
Recognition:
- Certificate of Participation for eligible applicants.
- Recognition through programme communication channels and events.
Terms & Conditions:
- Submission of an application does not guarantee selection.
- Scholarship benefits are subject to verification of documents and eligibility.
- The organising committee reserves the right to withdraw or amend the programme at any stage.
- All decisions made by the selection committee shall be final.