CHENNAI: Renault Nissan Technology and Business Centre India (RNTBCI) has launched a scholarship programme at the Indian Institute of Technology – Madras. It will benefit students studying BSc in programming and data science in IIT-Madras.
RNTBCI, through its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), will be providing financial assistance to 100 learners who are from economically disadvantaged backgrounds to pursue the BSc in programming and data science at IIT-Madras.
“The right education at the right time is crucial for any student. We are delighted to partner with IIT-Madras to empower 100 students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds to pursue their dreams to build a career in Programming and Data Science,” Debashis Neogi, managing director, RNTBCI, said.
The IIT-Madras BSc in programming and data science, introduced in 2020 as the first-ever online degree by an IIT, has been designed to cater to candidates from all educational backgrounds and located anywhere in the world.
The programme is offered three times a year and attracts learners from around the world. For admissions to the January 2022 term, the applications portal is open until December 21.
The virtual learning programme is offered in three different stages – foundation level, diploma level and degree level.
Further details about the BSc in programming and data science from IIT-Madras can be obtained from https://onlinedegree.iitm.ac.in.
Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/renault-nissan-technology-business-centre-partners-with-iit-madras-for-scholarships/articleshow/88337546.cms
