IWWAGE-Haqdarshak project receives 100,000 applications

IWWAGE-Haqdarshak project receives 100,000 applications

Over 100,000 applications were received in Chhattisgarh through a digital solution to deliver government entitlements. The project is being implemented by the Initiative for What Works to Advance Women and Girls in the Economy (IWWAGE) and Haqdarshak Empowerment Solutions, with support from the Chhattisgarh SRLM. Anoushaka Chandrashekar and Raka De from LEAD reflect on this tremendous milestone here.

Krea University Early Action application round for UG admissions closes on 20 November 2020

Krea University Early Action application round for UG admissions closes on 20 November 2020

Krea University opened its Early Action round to Undergraduate admissions on 19 October 2020 and this round closes on 20 November 2020. The Early Action Round is the shortest application window in the admissions cycle, and offers significant benefits to applicants who like to plan early.

Applying in the Early Action round provides multiple benefits to the aspirants. These include receiving a decision on the application by the end of the year, much before the board exams. It also is highly recommended for applicants seeking Financial Assistance, as this round puts them in a better position to avail aid.

Speaking about the benefits of this round, Director-Admissions, Padmini Sankaran shares, “The Early Action Round has been designed to help aspirants gain a head start with applications. It provides them with ample exam-free time to focus on their Krea application form and its requirements which gives them an opportunity to showcase their potential beyond academic achievements. The round ensures that they have the advantage of choice without being pushed against deadlines.’’

SIAS offers three-year BA (Honours) and BSc (Honours) degrees, with an option to do an additional year of Advanced Studies. It is a fully residential programme and the students embark on their learning journey nestled in a campus, which is a rich combination of green spaces and urban culture, located in Sri City, Andhra Pradesh, 55 kms from Chennai.

Founded by a stellar team of eminent global leaders, Krea University provides students with an education journey that prepares them with diverse skills for the world of tomorrow. The unique Interwoven Learning Model equips students with not just varied knowledge elements but also helps them comprehend how these converge in the real world.

Vice-Chancellor, Dr Sunder Ramaswamy says, “Krea’s mission statement is to prepare humanity for an unpredictable world, and it has never been more relevant. Today, more than ever before, the world needs impactful leaders and pivotal change-makers and at Krea, we prepare students to be them. The Admissions process has been thoughtfully crafted keeping in mind the disruption around us and to ensure that each applicant has a seamless experience.”

The two-stage undergraduate admission process at SIAS is holistic and multidimensional. It gauges the potential of a student beyond academic scores and singular eligibility criterion.

With a choice of 9 majors, 15 minors, 4 joint majors and multiple concentrations, the students are introduced to an extensive range of core and skill courses in their first year. They are guided by some of the finest academic minds who come with multidisciplinary education from reputed international universities like Oxford, Cambridge, Harvard UC Berkeley, Imperial College, Columbia, NUS among others.

The students gain to access a range of immersive study, research and work opportunities around the world. Krea University has noteworthy partnerships including MIT Dalai Lama Centre for Ethics, University of Chicago, Stanford University, Australia Council of Arts, King’s College London, James Cook University, Berkeley Global, The India Oxford Initiative, Victoria University of Wellington, Nottingham Trent University and many more.

Students also get to be a part of a talented peer group which brings together high achievers from across the country. The cohort at the Undergraduate schools comprises students from 18 states and across 50 cities. These include promising sportspersons with global achievements, budding authors, researchers with published literature, performing artists, and young entrepreneurs among others. 

The applications will be assessed on a rolling basis. Students who wish to unlock the many benefits of Early Action Round are encouraged to apply before 20 November 2020. The application portal for SIAS can be accessed here.