The Schaeffler HOPE Engineering Scholarship Program

Engineering is by far the most pursued course in India. According to reports, India leads in the number of engineering and science graduates, accounting for nearly 25% of engineers worldwide. While there are many quality institutions such as IITs, NIT, and some other prestigious private colleges, the competition is huge and seats are limited, in a vastly populated country like India. Furthermore, with the cost of living and education going up every day, many students are often deprived of their rights to education due to skyrocketing fees of educational institutions. As such, many talented students belonging to low-income and less privileged families often find it difficult to pursue higher education due to financial difficulties and hence have to let go of their dreams and ambitions.

Under the HOPE CSR program, Schaeffler India has been undertaking many initiatives over the years to address such issues, encouraging and promoting talent from lesser privileged sections of society through education, skilling, and employability. As part of Schaeffler India’s continuous endeavor towards empowerment through education, last year, Schaeffler India launched the HOPE Engineering Scholarship Program 2019-20, to support the engineering ambitions of talented students from economically disadvantaged families.

Keyur Unadkat has the necessary financial support to pursue their engineering dreams

Keyur Unadkat is one of the scholarship beneficiaries from Mithapur – a small town in Dwarka district in Gujarat. Keyur is currently pursuing Computer Engineering at GEC Gandhinagar. The son of a retired serviceman and a housewife, Keyur has two elder sisters in his family, both of whom are pursuing higher education.   has always been fascinated by Artificial Intelligence and aspires to become a Data Scientist in the future. “I dream to unleash the potential of data science for making lives better and safer. I want to pursue research on developing fully organic and intelligent systems for the production of crops which would not only benefit farmers but also ensure healthier lives.

It Provides continuous support and encouragement

Harboring dreams of becoming successful engineers, IAS officers, and researchers, the HOPE Scholarship beneficiaries continue to keep working hard towards achieving their goals.

Empowering India’s youth with their Right to Education

Renowned Nobel laureate Kofi Annan once said – “Education is a basic human right with immense power to transform! On its cornerstone lies the foundation of freedom, democracy, and sustainable human development”. Through the HOPE Engineering Scholarship Program, Schaeffler India endeavors to ensure that intelligent and talented youngsters like Keyur, Harshal, Pranjal, Aniket, and many others who are less privileged, don’t miss out on an opportunity to pursue their educational dreams due to financial problems. The performance of these scholarship students proves that with dedication, hard work, and support, talented underprivileged individuals can scale great heights. As a socially responsible organization, Schaeffler India has always been committed to giving back to society and vows to continue its support with more such initiatives in the future as well.