Apply Now: Esri India Young Scholar Program Open for Nepal for the First Time

Esri India, a provider of geographic information systems (GIS) software and solutions, announced the launch of the Esri India Young Scholar program in Nepal for the first time. Students pursuing a GIS course can apply by March 10, 2024.

The Esri India Young Scholars program aims to acknowledge achievements in the field of geospatial sciences by undergraduate and postgraduate students from universities in India and, newly added, Nepal.

It provides a unique platform for students to showcase their exceptional work in GIS and connect with a global network of fellow scholars at the Esri International User Conference in San Diego, California.

To Apply

The program is open to undergraduate or postgraduate students pursuing a course in GIS or related subjects at a university or college in Nepal. Students graduating in 2024 can also apply.

To enroll in the program, the students need to register by March 10, 2024, and submit their projects by March 17, 2024. The submissions will be judged based on creativity, innovation, real-world problem-solving, and effective application of Esri technology.

Agendra Kumar, Managing Director, Esri India, expressed his enthusiasm and stated, “The Esri India Young Scholar Program is a testament to our belief in the power of students to drive innovation in the geospatial field. The program is about recognizing excellence and fostering growth, collaboration, and a passion for solving real-world problems through location technology. We are excited to see the ground-breaking projects that will emerge from Nepal’s brightest young minds, providing the top scholars a unique opportunity to showcase their skills on a global stage.”

The winner(s) will receive the ‘Esri India Young Scholar of the Year’ trophy, a certificate, and a 12-month GIS software ArcGIS personal use license. The topmost winner will additionally earn a visit to the Esri Education Summit and Esri International User Conference in San Diego in July 2024.

Established in 1996, Esri India Technologies Pvt. Ltd. (Esri India) is an end-to-end geographic information system (GIS) solutions provider. In Nepal, Neoteric Nepal — a distributor of brands, including Dell, HikVision, and Logitech — is the master reseller of Esri India for GIS software.

Esri India is headquartered in Noida (Delhi-NCR). The company enjoys association with more than 6,50,000 users across the country.

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