ISA Awards Scholarships to Inspire Future Leaders
In an inspiring move, the International Society of Automation (ISA) has recently announced the recipients of its prestigious scholarships for the upcoming academic year. A total of thirty-three exceptional students from seven different countries have been selected to receive substantial support totaling 66,000 USD. This initiative aims to foster enthusiasm and knowledge in the fields of automation, instrumentation, systems, and control.
About the Scholarship Program
The ISA scholarships are specifically designed for college and university students who demonstrate significant potential to make long-term contributions to the automation sector. These scholarships cover essential tuition and related expenses, allowing students to focus on their educational and research activities without the burden of financial strain.
Claire Fallon, ISA's CEO and executive director, expressed her pride in the scholarship recipients, stating, "Supporting the next generation of automation professionals is vital to ISA's mission of advancing the field and enhancing the world we live in. We are thrilled to award so many talented students this year and look forward to witnessing their contributions to our industry.”
2025 Scholarship Recipients
Among the notable recipients of the scholarships are:
Named Endowment Category
Shruti Kokil
MKSSS's Cummins College of Engineering for Women, India - Bob & Mary Ives Endowment
Jeff Sauntry
SANS Technology Institute, US - Daris & Gerald Wilbanks Endowment
Mohamadali Tofigh
University of Alberta, Canada - Huston Endowment
Praise Odewale
Federal University of Technology Akure, Nigeria - Huston Endowment
General Education Fund Recipients
Aditi Mandar Kulkarni
MKSSS's Cummins College of Engineering for Women, India
Aditya Santosh Joshi
North Carolina State University, US
Aditya Anil Sasane
Vivekanand Education Society's Polytechnic, India
Amitoj Kaur Panesar
MKSSS's Cummins College of Engineering for Women, India
Bipin Amarbahadur Yadav
Vivekanand Education Society's Institute of Technology, India
Drushti J. Nagarkar
Vivekanand Education Society's Polytechnic, India
Gabriel Ogungbure
Sheffield Hallam University, UK
Gabriella Griffiths
The University of Queensland, Australia
Grace Amell
Miami University, US
Hameed Abdul-Rashid
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, US
Igor Kwas
Munster Technological University & University College Cork, Ireland
Jay Pragnesh Mehta
Institute of Technology, Nirma University, India
Kunal Kothari
Institute of Technology, Nirma University, India
Manikandan Pandiyan
University of Michigan, US
Matthew Lockett
The University of Queensland, Australia
Mayank Soni
Maharashtra Institute of Technology, India
Meegan Heerlyn
Western Michigan University, US
Muhammad Esmat
The University of British Columbia, Canada
Om Deepak Mandhane
Vivekanand Education Society's Institute of Technology, India
Prachiti Mujumdar
MKSSS's Cummins College of Engineering for Women, India
Prajyot Prashant Patil
Ganpat University, Institute of Technology, India
Prapti Bordoloi
University of Minnesota, US
Rohit Kiran Gavali
Parsons School of Design, US
Sakshi Sachin Kulkarni
MKSSS's Cummins College of Engineering for Women, India
Sara Sachin Patil
MKSSS's Cummins College of Engineering for Women, India
Somya Gupta
Silver Oak University, India
Syed Arfan Sahil
Reva University, India
Tanishka Manoj Dixit
Savitribai Phule Pune University, India
Yusuf Umut Ciftci
University of Southern California, US
About ISA
The International Society of Automation (ISA) is a non-profit organization founded in 1945 dedicated to creating a better world through automation. With a mission to empower the global automation community, ISA focuses on the development of standards and knowledge sharing. The society actively engages in creating global standards, certifying professionals, and providing education and training. Additionally, ISA organizes conferences, publishes technical materials, and facilitates networking and career development for its members worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary goal of the ISA scholarship program?
The ISA scholarship program aims to support college and university students who show outstanding potential in the fields of automation, instrumentation, systems, and control.
How much funding do scholarship recipients receive?
In total, ISA awards scholarships that amount to 66,000 USD, which aids in covering tuition and related expenses for the recipients.
Who are some notable recipients of the 2025 ISA scholarships?
Some remarkable recipients include Shruti Kokil from MKSSS's Cummins College of Engineering for Women and Jeff Sauntry from SANS Technology Institute.
What does ISA do to support automation professionals?
ISA empowers automation professionals through standards development, education, certification, and networking opportunities, enhancing their capabilities in the industry.
How can students apply for ISA scholarships?
Interested students can find more information and apply for scholarships on the official ISA website, which outlines eligibility and application details.
