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Soumya Teotia wins Progress’ Akanksha scholarship
The scholarship is part of the company’s women in STEM scholarship series, which is aimed at increasing the global representation of women
Progress, an application development and infrastructure software provider has announced Soumya Teotia as the recipient of the Akanksha Scholarship for Women in STEM in India. The scholarship is part of the company’s Women in STEM scholarship series, which aims at increasing the global representation of women in the fields of computer science, software engineering, IT and/or computer information systems in Bulgaria, India and the United States.
“This is our third year selecting a scholarship recipient in India, and once again I’m proud that the winner, Soumya Teotia, has an inspiring passion for STEM and a strong commitment to helping others,” said Yogesh Gupta, CEO, of Progress.
Soumya is currently pursuing a five-year dual-degree program in computer science and mathematics at the highly regarded institution, BITS Pilani in Hyderabad. She has recently secured an internship with the National Informatics Centre (NIC), leading multiple projects related to machine learning, web development and data structures and algorithms (DSA) and attaining bronze in the International Award for Young People (IAYP), issued by the Duke of Edinburgh’s international award association.
“I hope to contribute to the development of novel applications, advancing the boundaries of technology and its potential to improve lives. Through the use of ML and AI, I want to create solutions that can have a meaningful impact on society,” Soumya said.
Named after “Akanksha” is a Sanskrit word that translates to “aspire”—which is a state of mind and spirit to seek progress and accomplish challenges with grit, The four‐year renewable scholarship covers tuition fees and educational expenses for an Indian woman pursuing an undergraduate degree in computer science, software engineering, or IT.
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