Siemens Scholarship Program - Empowering The Future
About Siemens and the program
Siemens has been transforming communities across India through Corporate Citizenship initiatives focusing on three pillars: access to technology, access to education and sustaining communities. The Siemens Scholarship Program is one of the flagship projects under education that enables access to quality education to economically disadvantaged communities. Siemens Scholarship Program based on the German dual education system aims to make youth industry-ready engineers and launch a sustainable career in engineering, R&D or manufacturing. Under this initiative, the program offers four years scholarships to meritorious engineering students from economically disadvantaged families. Additionally, internships, mechatronics, soft skills trainings, projects and mentorships provided by Siemens acquaints these bright minds with the dynamics of the industry, thereby leading to their holistic development. The program is being supported by employees in the entire project lifecycle.
Applications for 2020 – 2021
Who is this program for?
If you are a bright young person full of passion and resolved to succeed through hard work, determination, devotion and perseverance and you are in your first year of engineering at a Government College then this program is for you. Nothing should stop you from achieving your goals, with the Siemens Scholarship Program, you get the right support to achieve both your personal and professional goals.
Who are the Siemens scholars and where are they placed?
Since 2013, nearly 735 deserving students from 77 colleges across India have joined the program. Siemens Scholars who have graduated from the program have been placed in leading companies in various sectors such as engineering, banking and finance, IT services, infrastructure, automotive and consumer goods as well as in Siemens. They have turned role models in their communities and colleges, motivating many towards taking up engineering as a career and have enhanced their living conditions of their families. Few have taken up further studies.
First-hand experiences: Read what program graduates have to say
Mr. Mukesh Radkar
Mr. Mukesh Radkar, SSP – 2018
Management Officer
Biggest Oil PSU in India
“Siemens scholarship was a turning point in my life as it not only solved my economic problems, but also helped me to grow as a person. Now, my mother doesn’t have to work hard anymore to support the family and I can now support my sister’s dream financially by giving her the best of coaching and study material.”
Miss Pavitra S
Ms. Pavitra S, SSP – 2018
Brake System Design Engineer
World's leading Automobile Manufacturers
“The internship opportunities and the trainings from the Siemens Scholarship Program really gave me an edge over other students in my class. My professional growth has been good. I am able to support my family financially and now my sister is studying Pharmacy. The SSP program has enabled me to have a great career in the automobile industry.”
Mr. Shubham Palkar
Mr. Shubham Palkar, SSP – 2017
Technical Analyst
“SSP has helped me not only financially, but it also helped groom my personality. It imparted in us soft skills as well as technical skills. Every year, we went through multiple modules of personality development trainings. The Mechatronics certification Program gave me an edge over other students in terms of hands on experience. Especially, the soft skills training and presentation training are helping me, day in and day out in my current job.”
Miss Manu Paliwal
Ms. Manu Paliwal, SSP – 2019
Technical Staff
Multinational Computer Technology Company
“Like normal students I always wanted to achieve big heights. But due to my family’s background, my dreams were not likely to become reality as my family was not able to support me financially. But SSP supported me not only financially, but also in other aspects to grow and stand strong. The great help provided by SSP over the entire 4 years of Engineering cannot be described in words. I now believe that I can achieve big heights.”
Mr. Mayur Deshmukh
Mr. Mayur Deshmukh, SSP – 2017
Executive - Sales
Siemens Limited
“I am very thankful to the Siemens family for all the efforts and dedication that they have put in the Siemens Scholarship Program. I was one of hundreds that got the opportunity to benefit from the program, it touched not only my life but the lives of many students and families and as it evolves it is going to elevate many more in the future.”
Miss Kavita Kiran Prasad
Ms. Kavita Kiran Prasad, SSP – 2018
PhD Research Scholar
IIT Bombay
“I have finished my B-Tech in Electrical Engineering with a Double Gold Medal and got placed in Intel, at the same time I also got selected for the prestigious Prime Minister Research Fellowship offering me an opportunity to pursue a direct Ph.D. I decided to join IIT Bombay as a research fellow in the domain of electric vehicles.
My gratitude goes to the Siemens family and Smile Foundation. It supported me financially, developed my technical and interpersonal skills that were essential for me to be where I am today.”
Who is this program for?
If you are a bright young person full of passion and resolved to succeed through hard work, determination, devotion and perseverance and you are in your first year of engineering at a Government College then this program is for you. Nothing should stop you from achieving your goals, with the Siemens Scholarship Program, you get the right support to achieve both your personal and professional goals.
Who are the Siemens scholars and where are they placed?
Since 2013, nearly 735 deserving students from 77 colleges across India have joined the program. Siemens Scholars who have graduated from the program have been placed in leading companies in various sectors such as engineering, banking and finance, IT services, infrastructure, automotive and consumer goods as well as in Siemens. They have turned role models in their communities and colleges, motivating many towards taking up engineering as a career and have enhanced their living conditions of their families. Few have taken up further studies.
First-hand experiences: Read what program graduates have to say
Mr. Mukesh Radkar
Mr. Mukesh Radkar, SSP – 2018
Management Officer
Biggest Oil PSU in India
“Siemens scholarship was a turning point in my life as it not only solved my economic problems, but also helped me to grow as a person. Now, my mother doesn’t have to work hard anymore to support the family and I can now support my sister’s dream financially by giving her the best of coaching and study material.”
Miss Pavitra S
Ms. Pavitra S, SSP – 2018
Brake System Design Engineer
World's leading Automobile Manufacturers
“The internship opportunities and the trainings from the Siemens Scholarship Program really gave me an edge over other students in my class. My professional growth has been good. I am able to support my family financially and now my sister is studying Pharmacy. The SSP program has enabled me to have a great career in the automobile industry.”
Mr. Shubham Palkar
Mr. Shubham Palkar, SSP – 2017
Technical Analyst
Leading Investment Banking Company
“SSP has helped me not only financially, but it also helped groom my personality. It imparted in us soft skills as well as technical skills. Every year, we went through multiple modules of personality development trainings. The Mechatronics certification Program gave me an edge over other students in terms of hands on experience. Especially, the soft skills training and presentation training are helping me, day in and day out in my current job.”
Miss Manu Paliwal
Ms. Manu Paliwal, SSP – 2019
Technical Staff
Multinational Computer Technology Company
“Like normal students I always wanted to achieve big heights. But due to my family’s background, my dreams were not likely to become reality as my family was not able to support me financially. But SSP supported me not only financially, but also in other aspects to grow and stand strong. The great help provided by SSP over the entire 4 years of Engineering cannot be described in words. I now believe that I can achieve big heights.”
Mr. Mayur Deshmukh
Mr. Mayur Deshmukh, SSP – 2017
Executive - Sales
Siemens Limited
“I am very thankful to the Siemens family for all the efforts and dedication that they have put in the Siemens Scholarship Program. I was one of hundreds that got the opportunity to benefit from the program, it touched not only my life but the lives of many students and families and as it evolves it is going to elevate many more in the future.”
Miss Kavita Kiran Prasad
Ms. Kavita Kiran Prasad, SSP – 2018
PhD Research Scholar
IIT Bombay
“I have finished my B-Tech in Electrical Engineering with a Double Gold Medal and got placed in Intel, at the same time I also got selected for the prestigious Prime Minister Research Fellowship offering me an opportunity to pursue a direct Ph.D. I decided to join IIT Bombay as a research fellow in the domain of electric vehicles.
My gratitude goes to the Siemens family and Smile Foundation. It supported me financially, developed my technical and interpersonal skills that were essential for me to be where I am today.”
FAQ
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Who can apply?
First-year students of Government Engineering colleges from the following streams:
- Mechanical / Production
- Electrical
- Electronics
- Electronics & Telecommunication
- Computer Science / Information Technology
- Instrumentation
Age: Up to 20 years
SSC: Minimum 60% aggregate
HSC or equivalent result: Minimum 50% aggregate and minimum 60% PCM aggregate
Annual family Income: Not more than Rs. 2 lakhs
The Siemens Scholarship Program is a unique program with a 4 year Holistic Development Plan to foster young talent.
Highlights* :
Annual Scholarship comprises:
- Reimbursement of tuition fees
- Allowances for books, stationery, hostel, additional classes, etc
Holistic development program with internships at Siemens and other multinational companies
Yearly scholarship is subject to students clearing all subjects and scoring first class
Equal opportunity scholarship with 50% reserved for girls
*Terms & Conditions apply
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