Shillong: Group Legrand India, the leading provider of electrical and digital building infrastructure, has started the application process for ‘Legrand Empowering Scholarship Program’ for the new batch of 2023-24. The scholarship encourages applications from deserving girl students, differently abled students, and transgender students from across India.
The ‘Legrand Empowering Scholarship’ was established in 2018 to actively support educational initiatives that empower girls.
Since its inception, the programme has supported more than 400 girl students pursuing Engineering, Architecture, Science, Technology, Finance, and other related fields from recognised colleges and universities across India, including differently abled and transgender students.
Tony Berland, CEO and MD of Group Legrand India, said, “We believe in the power of education and its ability to transform lives. The Legrand Empowering Scholarship Program is a testament to our commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic environment. By empowering deserving girls, differently abled and transgender students we aim to build a brighter and more equitable future.”
In addition to providing financial support for education, Legrand initiated the Student Mentorship Program in 2022. This program is designed to nurture future women leaders by offering holistic development through mentoring, building confidence, providing life skills, soft skills, and career guidance. Over 50 beneficiaries of the Legrand Scholarship have completed their mentorship programs, and fresh batches are welcomed annually.
Legrand partners with Buddy4Study to facilitate the application and selection process for the scholarship program. Interested students can enrol through the Buddy4Study portal.
For 2023-24, the Legrand Empowering Scholarship Program aims to support 100 scholars.
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