Esri India announces 2024 Young Scholar Programme

Esri India, a leading provider of Geographic Information System (GIS) software and solutions, has introduced the 2024 Esri India Young Scholar Programme. This initiative aims to acknowledge and empower undergraduate and postgraduate students from geospatial disciplines nationwide.

The Young Scholar Programme is available to undergraduate or postgraduate students enrolled in GIS or related courses at Indian universities. Graduating students in 2024 are also eligible to apply. To participate, students must register by March 10 and submit their projects by March 17. Submissions will be evaluated based on criteria such as creativity, innovation, practical problem-solving, and the effective utilization of Esri technology.

The opportunity is available to undergraduate or postgraduate students enrolled in GIS or related courses at Indian universities. Graduating students in 2024 are also eligible. To participate, students must register by March 10, 2024, and submit their projects by March 17, 2024. Evaluations will consider creativity, innovation, practical problem-solving, and the effective use of Esri technology.

Agendra Kumar, Managing Director of Esri India, expressed his enthusiasm, stating, "The Esri India Young Scholar Program reflects our belief in students' ability to innovate in the geospatial sector. It aims to recognize excellence and promote collaboration, growth, and a dedication to addressing real-world challenges through location technology. We eagerly anticipate the groundbreaking projects that India's brightest young minds will produce, offering top scholars a unique platform to showcase their abilities on a global scale."

The champions will receive the esteemed 'Esri India Young Scholar of the Year' trophy and certificate, along with a 12-month ArcGIS personal use license. Furthermore, the overall winner will have the opportunity to attend the Esri Education Summit and Esri International User Conference in San Diego in July 2024.