The Next Genius Scholarship Programme has partnered with the modern English proficiency evaluation, Duolingo English Test (DET) to provide educational opportunities for Indian students pursuing higher education abroad. They have planned to embark on an Inspiring India tour to visit more than 50 cities and 1000 high schools in the country for the next two years. Their mission is to distribute educational materials to students and counselors all around India. As per the official statement, the campaign has been created to aid students from various backgrounds to receive exceptional education and accomplish their dreams.
Founder of The Next Genius Scholarship Programme, Neeraj Mandhana, stated that access to a superior education is critical for gifted and deserving students to unlock their full potential, irrespective of where they live. Next Genius offers extensive scholarships, mentorship, and networking platforms to students in India, Nepal, and Bangladesh, providing them with the tools to acquire high-quality education and accomplish their ambitions.
With test takers from more than 1,200 cities and towns in the past year, India is the most significant market for the Duolingo English Test, making the Inspiring India Tour initiative particularly pertinent and timely. The Indian overseas education market is estimated to reach $100 billion by 2025, and over two million Indian students intend to pursue higher education overseas. Despite this, students encounter difficulties such as costly fees, visa prerequisites, and intricate immigration processes. The release highlighted that 71% of students decide on their desired study abroad destination based on scholarship opportunities, according to Duolingo's India Report Card.
Tara Kapur, the India Marketing Head of Duolingo English Test, expressed that they are continually striving to dismantle obstacles to higher education abroad and enable more students to attain the opportunities they deserve. Their mission is to offer a contemporary English proficiency assessment that is accessible to a wider audience in India. Kapur further added that the Inspiring India Tour aims to turn study abroad aspirations into reality, and they take pride in collaborating with Next Genius as they travel across the country, visiting schools, and granting students scholarships and educational resources.
In Conclusion
The collaboration between Duolingo English Test and the Next Genius Scholarship Programme is a significant step towards empowering Indian students to pursue higher education opportunities abroad. By offering scholarships, mentorship, and networking options, the Next Genius Scholarship Programme provides comprehensive support to students in India. The partnership with Duolingo English Test further expands the reach of the program, making it accessible to a broader audience in the region. With the increase in Indian overseas education market, this collaboration is timely and critical in breaking down the barriers to higher education and creating a more equitable and inclusive society.
