OnePlus Announces ‘Never Settle’ Scholarship With IIT Madras

Scholarship Scheme: The scholarship program is open to new and existing students at the IIT Madras in the undergraduate (BTech) program.

The scholarship program is open to new and existing students at the IIT Madras.

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OnePlus has announced a brand new initiative to set up a scholarship fund in collaboration with the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras). Named after its renowned “Never Settle” spirit, the OnePlus’ ‘Never Settle’ Scholarship program will provide full financial scholarships to several IIT Madras students. The scholarship program is open to new and existing students at the IIT Madras in the undergraduate (BTech) program.

The ground breaking initiative is also in line with OnePlus looking to give back to its community, which played a pivotal role in the brand’s successful ten-year journey. The initiative is aimed at honouring and empowering the “Never Settle” spirit of the next generation of innovators, by fostering academic excellence and advancing their pursuits in fields of science and technology.

Students will be evaluated as per the Merit-cum-Means eligibility criteria by IIT Madras, which will manage the scholarship review process. The Never Settle Scholarship program is committed to easing the financial burden of education by offering substantial scholarships to deserving students basis the above mentioned criteria.

Marking the collaboration, Mr. Pete Lau, Founder of OnePlus shared, "Our community has been at the forefront of all our endeavors, actively shaping the brand since its inception 10 years ago. The support and enthusiasm we received from our community during our first official community meet in India were instrumental in our decision to launch in the country. Since then, our journey of a decade in the region has been truly remarkable. As a tech brand, fostering continuous innovation is the most exhilarating part of our work. Our collaboration with IIT Madras holds immense significance as we embark on this meaningful venture together with our community. Looking ahead, I hope that our unwavering spirit of 'Never Settle' that has thrived for the past ten years will continue to flourish in the next decade."

Welcoming the contribution of OnePlus, Prof. Mahesh Panchagnula, Dean (Alumni and Corporate Relations), IIT Madras, said, “IIT Madras is glad to partner with OnePlus for the ‘Never Settle’ Scholarship, reinforcing our commitment to empowering future innovators in science and technology. I thank the OnePlus leadership team for joining us in our efforts to enable a brighter educational landscape for India’s youth.”