The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), on November 29, announced the GDC Software Engineering fellowship, offering an industry-led training cum internship programme to 40 Indian students.

Launched in collaboration with Pupilfirst.org, the programme will enable students who complete training to contribute open-source software for CoronaSafe Network/ eGov Foundation and the development of other digital public goods, via a semester-long remote internship.

Eligibility

  • The fellowship is meant for current undergraduate or postgraduate students, within the age group 18-25 years, enrolled in any course at a higher education institution in India.
  • Applicants must have a basic knowledge of any programming language, preferably Python. Prior experience in HTML, CSS, JavaScript is also preferred, but isn’t mandatory.
  • They are required to have independently written at least some amount of code before, either on personal or college projects.
  • Applicants must have a strong will to learn new programming skills and a stable internet connection.
  • Linux/MacOS/Windows on Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) is preferred.

Reshamgupta
Yes, this is a free online course where students will be expected to collaborate for some of their programming projects and is funded by Schmidt Futures and Facebook India.

      Ankit
      Of the 40 scholarships, 10 have been reserved for women applicants.

        Reshamgupta
        The AICTE issues a National Fellowship Certificate to students who complete the six-month remote internships.

          Reshamgupta
          Yes, the student has not to pay for the course as it is funded by Facebook India.

            Reshamgupta
            This is Funded by Schmidt Futures and Facebook India and will be expected to collaborate for some of their programming projects.

              How these 40 students get selected for it?

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