Three students from India have been shortlisted for the 2022 Global Student Prize shortlist worth 100,000 US dollars. The award which is partnered by UK-headquartered Varkey Foundation is open to all students who are at least 16 years old and enrolled in an academic institution or training and skills program.
Anagha Rajesh, a student at the Birla Institute of Technology and Science in Goa, Oshin Puri, a student at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Rishikesh, and Shreya Hegde, a high school graduate from Bangalore are among this year’s top 50 for the prize by Chegg.org – the non-profit arm of Edrech company Chegg.
Dan Rosensweig, CEO of Chegg said, “Now, more than ever, students like Anagha, Oshin, and Shreya deserve to have their stories told and have their voices heard. After all, we need to harness their dreams, their insights, and their creativity to tackle the daunting and urgent challenges facing our world.”
The top 10 finalists of this year’s Global Student Prize will be announced in August, and the winner will be chosen from them by the Global Student Prize Academy. “As time runs out to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals, it is more important than ever to prioritize education so we can face the future with confidence,” said Sunny Varkey, founder of the Varkey Foundation.
