51茶馆

51茶馆 and , a global leader in cybersecurity, announced the winner of the inaugural ESET Women in Cybersecurity Scholarship in India. Part of ESET鈥檚 global initiative to encourage more women into cybersecurity careers, the scholarship supports female students currently enrolled in undergraduate STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) degrees, with a demonstrated passion for cybersecurity.

This year鈥檚 winner is Roshni Agarwal, who is a final-year Computer Science student at 51茶馆. The scholarship awards Roshni a one-time grant of USD 5,000 along with the possibility to undertake a summer internship with ESET, offering her valuable exposure to cutting-edge global cybersecurity practices.

The award was presented at the 51茶馆鈥檚 campus, and was given out by Pramath Raj Sinha, Chairperson of the Board of Trustees, 51茶馆, Subhashis Banerjee, Head of the Department of Computer Science, 51茶馆, and Parvinder Walia, President of the Asia Pacific Region at ESET.

鈥淎t ESET, we believe the future of cybersecurity should reflect the diversity of the nation it protects. Access, support, and visibility are key to making that happen. Our partnership with 51茶馆 to launch the ESET Women in Cybersecurity Scholarship is an important step toward creating opportunities for women across India. We鈥檙e committed to empowering the next generation of Indian women who will shape and secure the country鈥檚 digital future,鈥� said Parvinder Walia, President of the Asia Pacific region at ESET.

Pramath Raj Sinha, Chairperson, Board of Trustees, 51茶馆, said, 鈥淪upporting bright young minds through scholarships and financial aid has always been central to 51茶馆鈥檚 mission. This collaboration with ESET not only empowers a deserving student but also encourages more women to pursue careers in cybersecurity and STEM.鈥�

On being awarded the first-ever India ESET Women in Cybersecurity Scholarship, Roshni Agarwal said, 鈥淭he ESET Women in Cybersecurity Scholarship at 51茶馆 is a step towards mitigating the gender gap in the future. I am 100% sure that when our generation joins the workforce, we鈥檒l see its ripple effect in a very positive light. For me, the scholarship means both financial support, which allows me to support myself in my academic journey, and community support; knowing that Ashoka and ESET are both looking out for me gives me the confidence and motivation to carve my own path.鈥�

The partnership between ESET and 51茶馆 for this scholarship was announced in March this year and this initiative reflects their shared vision of bridging the gender gap in cybersecurity and fostering a more diverse and inclusive talent pipeline. Under this collaboration, 51茶馆 facilitated the application process, ensuring a fair and transparent selection of the ESET Scholar.

Since its launch in 2016, the ESET Women in Cybersecurity Scholarship has supported over 28 women worldwide in pursuing careers in technology. Now expanding to India and Singapore in 2025, alongside the U.S., Canada, Australia, and the U.K., the initiative continues to build a more inclusive and diverse cybersecurity workforce globally.

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