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National Teacher Awards 2026 Honors 82 Educators for Tech Innovations
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National Teacher Awards 2026 Honors 82 Educators for Tech Innovations

Eighty-two educators were recognized with the National Teacher Awards 2026 for implementing technology in rural schools on September 5, 2026.

New Delhi, IndiaSep 6, 20262 min read
President Murmu Honors 82 Educators with National Teachers Awards 2026
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President Murmu Honors 82 Educators with National Teachers Awards 2026

President Droupadi Murmu awarded the National Teachers Awards 2026 to 82 educators, recognizing their innovative contributions to education in India.

New Delhi, IndiaSep 6, 2026
Mediacom Launches $60,000 Scholarship Program for High School Seniors
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Mediacom Launches $60,000 Scholarship Program for High School Seniors

Mediacom Communications announces $60,000 in scholarships for high school seniors pursuing further education.

West Des Moines, USASep 5, 2026
686 AI fellowships awarded to students under IndiaAI Mission
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686 AI fellowships awarded to students under IndiaAI Mission

The IndiaAI Mission has awarded 686 fellowships to students across 178 institutions, enhancing AI education in India.

IndiaSep 5, 2026
Indian Students Achieve Meritorious Award in Math Modelling Challenge
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Indian Students Achieve Meritorious Award in Math Modelling Challenge

Four Indian students earned a Meritorious Award at the International Mathematical Modelling Challenge, ranking among the top teams globally.

Pune, IndiaSep 5, 2026
ERC Awards €705 Million to 421 Early-Career Researchers
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ERC Awards €705 Million to 421 Early-Career Researchers

The European Research Council has awarded €705 million to support 421 early-career researchers across Europe.

Brussels, BelgiumSep 4, 2026
Global Young Innovators Challenge 2026 Concludes at JBCN and SP Jain
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Global Young Innovators Challenge 2026 Concludes at JBCN and SP Jain

The Global Young Innovators Challenge 2026 concluded on September 3, 2026, with over 700 students presenting solutions to real-world problems.

Borivali, IndiaSep 4, 2026
Cosmos Institute funds 80 projects for AI and autonomy
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Cosmos Institute funds 80 projects for AI and autonomy

The Cosmos Institute announces funding for 80 new AI projects aimed at enhancing human autonomy and truth-seeking.

London, UKSep 4, 2026
RIT Completes Inaugural Global Scholar Quest Programme in India
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RIT Completes Inaugural Global Scholar Quest Programme in India

Rochester Institute of Technology concluded its first Global Scholar Quest programme in India, awarding $50,000 in scholarships.

Mumbai, IndiaSep 4, 2026
Global Young Innovators Challenge 2026 Announces Winning Teams
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Global Young Innovators Challenge 2026 Announces Winning Teams

The Global Young Innovators Challenge 2026 concluded with winners announced, showcasing student-driven sustainable solutions.

Borivali, IndiaSep 3, 2026
New Scholarships in India Offer Up to Rs 4 Lakh in Aid
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New Scholarships in India Offer Up to Rs 4 Lakh in Aid

Several scholarship schemes in India opened for applications, providing up to Rs 4 lakh in financial support for students.

IndiaSep 3, 2026
Mark Cuban Foundation Offers Free AI Bootcamps for High Schoolers
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Mark Cuban Foundation Offers Free AI Bootcamps for High Schoolers

The Mark Cuban Foundation is hosting free AI Bootcamps for high school students in Pontiac and Fort Wayne this fall.

Pontiac, USASep 2, 2026
Applications Open for PM-YASASVI Scholarship Scheme 2026-27
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Applications Open for PM-YASASVI Scholarship Scheme 2026-27

The PM-YASASVI Scholarship Scheme for 2026-27 is now accepting applications for eligible students.

IndiaSep 1, 2026
U.S. Department of Education Allocates $186 Million for College Access
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U.S. Department of Education Allocates $186 Million for College Access

The U.S. Department of Education has announced over $186 million in TRIO grants to enhance college access initiatives nationwide.

Washington, USASep 1, 2026
IIT Gandhinagar Awards First Rupa Rahul Bajaj Scholarships
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IIT Gandhinagar Awards First Rupa Rahul Bajaj Scholarships

Thirteen female engineering students at IIT Gandhinagar received the inaugural Rupa Rahul Bajaj Scholarships on August 28, 2026.

Ahmedabad, IndiaSep 1, 2026
IIT Madras Launches Bharat Ascend to Support Innovation
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IIT Madras Launches Bharat Ascend to Support Innovation

IIT Madras initiates Bharat Ascend to nurture 100 innovative ideas from Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities across India.

New Delhi, IndiaAug 31, 2026
Delhi Awards Rs 10 Lakh Grants to Six Student Startups
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Delhi Awards Rs 10 Lakh Grants to Six Student Startups

Six student-led startups in Delhi received equity-free grants of Rs 10 lakh each to support their innovative projects.

Delhi, IndiaAug 31, 2026
RIT Launches Student Innovation Program in India
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RIT Launches Student Innovation Program in India

Rochester Institute of Technology concludes its first Global Scholar Quest in Mumbai, awarding $50,000 in scholarships.

Mumbai, IndiaAug 30, 2026
IIT Hyderabad Professor Receives National Teachers Award 2026
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IIT Hyderabad Professor Receives National Teachers Award 2026

Prof. Kirti Chandra Sahu honored with National Teachers Award 2026 for his innovative research in rainfall prediction.

Hyderabad, IndiaAug 30, 2026
Adarsh Kumar from Bihar Wins Rs 3.5 Crore Georgetown Scholarship
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Adarsh Kumar from Bihar Wins Rs 3.5 Crore Georgetown Scholarship

Adarsh Kumar, 19, secures a full-ride scholarship to Georgetown University in Qatar worth Rs 3.5 crore.

Champaran, IndiaAug 30, 2026
Delhi government supports student startups with grants
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Delhi government supports student startups with grants

Six student-led startups received equity-free grants of up to Rs 10 lakh each at the Delhi Startup Yuva Festival 2026.

Delhi, IndiaAug 29, 2026
IIT Gandhinagar awards inaugural Rupa Rahul Bajaj Scholarships
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IIT Gandhinagar awards inaugural Rupa Rahul Bajaj Scholarships

Thirteen female students at IIT Gandhinagar are the first recipients of the Rupa Rahul Bajaj Scholarship, supporting women in engineering.

Ahmedabad, IndiaAug 29, 2026
Foundations Community Partnership Awards $25,000 in Scholarships
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Foundations Community Partnership Awards $25,000 in Scholarships

Twenty-five students in Bucks County received scholarships for their academic and community contributions.

Bucks County, USAAug 29, 2026
Indian Students Win Global Earth Prize for Microplastic Solution
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Indian Students Win Global Earth Prize for Microplastic Solution

A team of Indian students has won the Earth Prize for their innovative microplastic water purification project.

Jaipur, IndiaAug 29, 2026
Pooja Pal's Dust-Free Thresher Wins National Award
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Pooja Pal's Dust-Free Thresher Wins National Award

Pooja Pal, a 17-year-old innovator, created a low-cost dust-free thresher, earning national recognition and a trip to Japan.

Barabanki, IndiaAug 28, 2026
Adarsh Kumar from Bihar Receives Full-Ride Georgetown Scholarship
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Adarsh Kumar from Bihar Receives Full-Ride Georgetown Scholarship

Adarsh Kumar, 19, secures a full scholarship to Georgetown University, valued at Rs 3.5 crore, after overcoming significant challenges.

Champaran, IndiaAug 28, 2026
UCLA Receives $4.6 Million Grant for AI and Computational Biology Training
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UCLA Receives $4.6 Million Grant for AI and Computational Biology Training

UCLA has launched a $4.6 million program to train professionals in computational biology and AI, focusing on diversity.

Los Angeles, USAAug 27, 2026
Smart India Hackathon 2026 Launches with 226 Problem Statements
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Smart India Hackathon 2026 Launches with 226 Problem Statements

The Smart India Hackathon 2026 has begun with 226 problem statements across various themes to encourage innovation.

IndiaAug 26, 2026
Kalyani University Grants Rs 25,000 to 20 Student Teams
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Kalyani University Grants Rs 25,000 to 20 Student Teams

Twenty teams at Kalyani University received funding to develop innovative prototypes under the IDEATHON programme.

Kalyani, IndiaAug 26, 2026
Sagicor Foundation Awards $27.8 Million in Scholarships to Jamaican Students
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Sagicor Foundation Awards $27.8 Million in Scholarships to Jamaican Students

Sagicor Foundation Jamaica grants $27.8 million in scholarships to 44 students, supporting their education and community engagement.

JamaicaAug 26, 2026
AgriBank and AFA Award Scholarships to Future Agriculture Leaders
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AgriBank and AFA Award Scholarships to Future Agriculture Leaders

AgriBank and AFA awarded scholarships to Grace Bennett and Mae Wedemeier to support their agriculture-related studies.

Kansas City, USAAug 22, 2026
Floating schools keep children learning through the flood season
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Floating schools keep children learning through the flood season

Solar-powered boats double as classrooms when the waters rise.

Barisal, BangladeshJul 3, 2026
Free coding camp puts 1,000 girls on the path to tech careers
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Free coding camp puts 1,000 girls on the path to tech careers

Graduates are now mentoring the next cohort in their own home towns.

Kigali, RwandaJul 3, 2026
Retired teacher opens free library that now serves 12 villages
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Retired teacher opens free library that now serves 12 villages

Children walk for miles to borrow books — and literacy rates in the area are climbing fast.

Sindh, PakistanJul 3, 2026