Select Top Scholarship Candidates

You are given a sample dataset of students who have applied for a scholarship program. Your
task is to analyze the data and choose the top 2 applicants based on their overall application
strength, including the essay, extracurriculars, and scholarship amount needed.

Instructions:

1. Analyze the Data: Review the sample data and outline your approach to filter and
identify the most deserving candidates. You may also suggest any additional fields or
criteria that would have improved the selection process.
2. Rank the Applicants: Choose the top 2 students and provide a brief explanation for why
you selected each one.

Sample Data:

College Amount
Name Name Needed Essay Extracurriculars
Balancing a part-time job alongside my
studies has been a journey of resilience. My
parents are unable to support my education,
so I am fully self-funded. I believe education
empowers us to make a difference, and with
this scholarship, I could continue to maintain
St. my GPA while dedicating time to my passion
Xavier's for social work. I plan to use my degree to Student Council
College, advocate for underrepresented voices and President, Debating
Priya Sharma Mumbai ₹45,000 drive positive change in communities. Club
As a student deeply invested in AI research,
I’ve spent countless hours in labs and online
courses. Financial assistance will help me
attend an international AI workshop where I
could network and learn cutting-edge
technologies. I aim to leverage my skills to
Delhi contribute toward India’s AI landscape and Robotics Club,
Rajat Verma University ₹30,000 make technology accessible for all. Coding Bootcamp
 Coming from a middle-income family,
pursuing higher education has been
challenging. This scholarship would allow me
to focus entirely on my academics and
extracurricular interests without worrying
about finances. I am keen on contributing
back to society, especially in fields of
Christ education and empowerment. I hope to
University, inspire others and help create a more School Newsletter
Sneha Patel Bangalore ₹25,000 equitable future. Writer
Being one of the few in my family to attend
college, I have a profound sense of
responsibility. I have kept my grades high and
am actively involved in research on
sustainable engineering solutions. Attending
global conferences is crucial for my growth,
and this scholarship would help fund travel
and participation fees, aiding my journey to Cricket Team
IIT create innovative solutions in energy and Captain, Tech Fest
Aditya Singh Bombay ₹40,000 sustainability. Organizer
As a first-generation college student, my
journey hasn’t been easy. Financial aid would
allow me to focus entirely on my studies. I am
a creative writer and wish to combine my
academic knowledge with my passion for
Symbiosis storytelling to promote social awareness on
Internatio crucial issues, especially in rural and Literary Society
Neha Gupta nal, Pune ₹35,000 underprivileged communities. Member
I am a budding environmentalist conducting
research on water conservation in urban
areas. Despite limited resources, I have
managed to carry out meaningful studies.
With this scholarship, I could access
Anna essential tools and participate in more
University, impactful research, bringing attention to a Environmental Club
Manish Joshi Chennai ₹20,000 much-needed cause in our communities. Member
I have always been drawn to the legal field,
which has the power to bring about
meaningful change. Financial constraints
often limit my ability to take on unpaid
internships that provide essential real-world
experience. With this scholarship, I could
commit to an internship that would enhance
JNU, my legal knowledge and support my Participated in Local
Kavita Iyer Delhi ₹50,000 long-term career goals. Poetry Recitation
 My passion for technology has always been
evident, from building simple projects in
school to competing in tech competitions. My
focus is now on developing sustainable tech
solutions that address social issues. This
scholarship would allow me to conduct
research without worrying about part-time
BITS work, helping me concentrate on making a Tech Club,
Sandeep Rao Pilani ₹28,000 tangible impact. Hackathon Winner
Fashion design is not just my field of study;
it’s my identity. I need this scholarship to
complete my fashion portfolio, a crucial
requirement to secure an internship with a
reputed brand. My goal is to bring Indian
NIFT, cultural elements into contemporary fashion Fashion Show
Ritu Mehta Delhi ₹15,000 and promote our heritage globally. Volunteer
As a journalism student, I aim to voice issues
that impact society but often go unnoticed.
Attending a workshop on investigative
journalism will broaden my understanding
Jamia and sharpen my skills. Financial support
Millia would allow me to focus on this opportunity College Newspaper
Varun Islamia, and grow as a journalist dedicated to truth Editor, Photography
Malhotra New Delhi ₹48,000 and transparency. Club
Growing up in a rural area, I am acutely
aware of the educational gaps in our society.
I believe that higher education is my path to
change. With this scholarship, I could focus
more on my studies and less on part-time
Banaras jobs, allowing me to work towards creating
Hindu impactful education initiatives for rural NSS Volunteer,
Arjun Kapoor University ₹32,000 communities. Debate Club
I am passionate about cultural preservation
and storytelling. This scholarship would allow
me to undertake a research project on the
traditional music of Kerala, which is facing
extinction. I want to document and preserve
our heritage for future generations, merging
SRM my academic knowledge with my love for the Drama Club
Meera Nair University ₹22,000 arts. Member
Financial assistance would greatly relieve the
pressure of funding my software engineering
Lovely degree. My family’s situation limits my
Professio educational expenses, and I am working
nal part-time to cover fees. This scholarship Coding Club
Anil Kumar University ₹10,000 would enable me to dedicate more time to my Member
 studies and future tech aspirations.
As an engineering student at IIT Delhi, I’ve
achieved high academic standards and
contributed to research projects. This
scholarship will allow me to access advanced
resources and gain exposure to global
engineering practices. My goal is to
Ramesh contribute innovations that can benefit society
Thakur IIT Delhi ₹50,000 on a larger scale. Research Intern
Studying at Manipal has opened my mind to
endless possibilities in tech. Financial aid
would allow me to participate in hackathons
across the country, where I can test my
coding skills, network with industry experts,
and learn from diverse perspectives. My Hackathon
Manipal long-term goal is to develop tools that simplify Participant, Coding
Seema Reddy University ₹18,000 life for underserved communities. Club
With a strong interest in social work, I aim to
contribute to rural healthcare development.
Financial support would allow me to
undertake field research in remote villages,
Aligarh focusing on health awareness. This
Muslim scholarship would enable me to pursue my Volunteer in Health
Fatima Sheikh University ₹24,000 degree without financial interruptions. Drives
My academic journey at VIT has been
demanding, and balancing part-time work
with studies isn’t easy. This scholarship
would allow me to focus fully on my studies
and my football team commitments, which
VIT provide discipline and teamwork skills I can Football Team
Rohit Sen Vellore ₹30,000 carry forward into my career. Member
I am a dedicated law student with aspirations
in public policy. This scholarship would
enable me to focus on intensive study,
internship experiences, and developing my
understanding of the law to bring justice to
underserved communities. My dream is to Moot Court
NALSAR make law and policy more accessible to the Participant, Legal
Aditi Agarwal University ₹38,000 people who need it most. Aid Club
As a biotech student, lab fees and project
expenses have been significant challenges.
Financial assistance would allow me to join
research initiatives that focus on genetic
studies aimed at improving public health
Punjab outcomes. I am committed to making
Tarun Patel University ₹29,000 contributions to healthcare accessibility. Local Blood Drives
 I am pursuing a career in education, and
financial support will ease my journey. This
scholarship will allow me to focus on my
teaching internship and complete my final
Osmania year with the tools I need to be an effective Local Tutoring,
Harsha Jain University ₹15,000 educator. Library Assistant