Education & Youth
Young changemakers and learning.
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.
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.
Mediacom Launches $60,000 Scholarship Program for High School Seniors
Mediacom Communications announces $60,000 in scholarships for high school seniors pursuing further education.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Global Young Innovators Challenge 2026 Announces Winning Teams
The Global Young Innovators Challenge 2026 concluded with winners announced, showcasing student-driven sustainable solutions.
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.
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.
Applications Open for PM-YASASVI Scholarship Scheme 2026-27
The PM-YASASVI Scholarship Scheme for 2026-27 is now accepting applications for eligible students.
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.
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.
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.
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.
RIT Launches Student Innovation Program in India
Rochester Institute of Technology concludes its first Global Scholar Quest in Mumbai, awarding $50,000 in scholarships.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Foundations Community Partnership Awards $25,000 in Scholarships
Twenty-five students in Bucks County received scholarships for their academic and community contributions.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Floating schools keep children learning through the flood season
Solar-powered boats double as classrooms when the waters rise.
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.
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.