Inspiration:

Talent lies everywhere while opportunities are sparse. Samatva created the Samatva Progress Scholarship to bring recognition to those who are traditionally left behind in scientific academia. We aim to harness the potential of these curious students and help facilitate educational advancement and future achievement.

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How we select the Samatva Scholars:

The selection committee utilizes a holistic process to create a class of Samatva scholars dedicated to their research.

We are looking for original ideas, compelling communication, a commitment to science, and potential for future success.

We evaluate the strength of the applicant by reviewing their academic career, writing samples, and extracurricular activities while recognizing the underprivileged backgrounds the students come from. Students can answer the essay questions in the application in ​Kannada or English. 

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Application Timeline:

September 20 - Initial Application (First essay) Deadline

Oct 1 - Semi-finalists announced

Oct 20 - Semi-finalist Application Deadline

Oct 25 - Finalists announced

Oct 27-31 - Finalist Interviews

November 1 - Scholars announced