Our Scholars: Conversations
Meet the Aditya Birla Scholars
The Aditya Birla Scholarship is awarded to students who show not just academic grit but also extra-curricular excellence and have a passion to lead and change the world. We are proud to dedicate this space to all our past Scholars and invite them to share their fascinating journeys in both their academic and professional lives.
I completed my schooling from Noida in the year 2015. Following that, I pursued MBBS from Seth GS Medical College in Mumbai, where I also successfully completed my medical internship in 2021. I am currently pursuing my post-graduation from IIM Ahmedabad after achieving a 99.66 percentile in CAT 2021. As part of the programme, I am now completing my Summer Internship Program (SIP 2023) at Nestle in Gurugram, Haryana.
Akanksha Shreya
2023 Aditya Birla Scholar
Management Stream
Management Stream
Being an Aditya Birla Scholar has pushed me to give my best, both academically and beyond. This scholarship has given me the confidence and resources to step beyond limits. It enabled me to attend a negotiation competition in Dublin, Ireland, a once distant dream and has also helped me achieve my full potential at NLSIU. This support has not only fueled my growth but also strengthened my belief that I can achieve even greater heights.
Aryan Satish Dhas
2023 Aditya Birla Scholar,
Law Stream
Law Stream
‘I'm a sailor at heart.’ This line, which I proudly started one of my scholarship essays with, now holds even more significance as I achieved my Sailor certification from the Yachting Association of India. Now, interning in a coveted markets and discretionary trading role at Edelweiss, I blend my love for finance with a passion for calculated risks. Prior to my MBA, I gained rich international experience in bleeding edge fields such as Robotics, Cloud and Industry 5.0 in Japan and Korea. Navigating both the markets and life's vast oceans, I embrace adventure, whether it's surfing the financial and digital waves or freediving into the depths of the oceans. As I aspire to captain India's ship in the global finance and technology seas, I'm honoured to carry the prestigious title of an 'Aditya Birla Scholar' in my future voyages!
Dipti Kulkarni
2023 Aditya Birla Scholar
Management Stream
Management Stream
My association with the Aditya Birla Scholarship has been a long and memorable one. I graduated from National Law University Jodhpur as an Aditya Birla Scholar. This association with the Group introduced me to the business and management side of the world. It encouraged me to pursue an MBA and equip myself with the knowledge and skills required to excel in this domain. I have been fortunate enough to be recognised as an Aditya Birla Scholar for the second time at IIM Ahmedabad. I hope to eventually leverage my legal knowledge in a business management and leadership-oriented role.
Kushagra Agarwal
2023 Aditya Birla Scholar
Management Stream
Management Stream
Apart from meeting brilliant luminaries, I made some great friends at the Scholarship ceremony. I have tried to incorporate the advice given by the esteemed interviewers into my life, whether it be Mr. Ashok Ramchandran's suggestion of managing life along with passion or Ms. Pallavi Shroff's encouragement to expand my scope to the corporate and trade sectors. In light of the latter, I participated in the John H Jackson ELSA International Trade Law Moot where our team emerged as the winners of the West and South Asian Regional Rounds, set to represent our institution at the WTO Headquarters in the World Rounds in June 2023. All in all, the Aditya Birla Scholarship has not only eased a significant part of my law school but also inspired me to try something new.
Manuj Gupta
2023 Aditya Birla Scholar
Law Stream
Law Stream
Being an Aditya Birla Scholar has pushed me to give my best, both academically and beyond. This scholarship has given me the confidence and resources to step beyond limits. It enabled me to attend a negotiation competition in Dublin, Ireland, a once distant dream and has also helped me achieve my full potential at NLSIU. This support has not only fueled my growth but also strengthened my belief that I can achieve even greater heights.
Navya Nair
2023 Aditya Birla Scholar,
Law Stream
Law Stream
Being named an Aditya Birla Scholar gave me the confidence to aim higher. From representing IIT Guwahati in the D.E. Shaw India Women in Tech Mentorship Program to leading the Media Club and exploring machine learning, I have grown as a leader and learner. The scholarship has been both a support and an inspiration to create meaningful impact.
Pallempati Sharvani
2023 Aditya Birla Scholar,
Engineering Stream
Engineering Stream
Over the past year, the Aditya Birla Scholarship has given me the confidence to pursue my interests with clarity and purpose. I began research on improving the efficiency of artificial intelligence systems, with the broader vision of making AI more sustainable and accessible. Alongside this, I have worked on free educational resources for computer science students, driven by a passion for teaching. The scholarship’s values of leadership and service continue to guide me to grow, strive for excellence and give back to society.
Shivanshu Kumar
2023 Aditya Birla Scholar,
Engineering Stream
Engineering Stream