'Rita Kumari Sinha Scholarship' and 'Sanjay Kumar Scholarship'

'Rita Kumari Sinha Scholarship' and 'Sanjay Kumar Scholarship'

'Rita Kumari Sinha Scholarship' and 'Sanjay Kumar Scholarship' have been instituted in the year 2025 by Mr Saurya Prakash Sinha, and are open to all UG (BTech) students. The scholarship amount of each scholarship is Rs. 1 lakh per student per year and is awarded to one UG (BTech) student every year in order to support internships (international or domestic), special projects and opportunities, financial needs, etc. UG (BTech) students with a minimum CPI of 6.5 are eligible.

Mr Saurya Prakash Sinha graduated in 2013 from IIT Gandhinagar with a B.Tech in Electrical Engineering. He co-founded Recko, which was later acquired by Stripe in one of India’s most significant technology acquisitions. He currently invests in Internet, software, and technology-enabled companies through his family office. He vividly recalls instances when the institute, along with Prof. Sudhir Jain, went above and beyond to provide opportunities and financial support for his education during multiple semesters. IIT Gandhinagar played a pivotal role in offering experiences beyond academics, shaping Saurya’s thinking, and broadening his perspective on the world. ‘Rita Kumari Sinha Scholarship’ and 'Sanjay Kumar Scholarship' have been established by him in honor of his parents. Saurya’s father, Mr Sanjay Kumar, served in the Indian Air Force, and his mother, Mrs Rita Kumari Sinha, is a homemaker. Both of them deeply valued the pursuit of higher education, prioritizing it above all else. They instilled in Saurya and his siblings the values of a strong work ethic, duty, and fairness in all aspects of life. These scholarships represent Saurya’s endeavor to give back to the institute and support more IIT Gandhinagar students in pursuing excellence in their chosen paths. The scholarships are supported by the Sinha Family Foundation, dedicated to empowering high-potential individuals from humble backgrounds. These scholarships of Rs. 1 Lakh each per year would support the undergraduate students for their financial needs, funding internships (international or domestic), or special projects and opportunities, etc.