The initiative promotes inclusivity by reserving 50% of scholarships for female students, empowering women in tech Herbalife, a premier health and wellness company, community and platform entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras to provide 1,000 scholarships for students pursuing the foundational level of the IITM BS Degree in Data Science and Applications.
This initiative aligns with IIT Madras's vision of "IIT Madras for All," which strives to make high-quality education accessible to students from diverse economic backgrounds across India. The MoU signing ceremony, held at IIT Madras, was attended by Shri Uday Prakash, VP – Strategy and Implementation, Herbalife India, along with Prof. Ashwin Mahalingam, Dean of Alumni and Corporate Relations IIT Madras, Mr. Kaviraj Nair, CEO of Alumni and Corporate Relations, and other IITM representing members.
As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts, Herbalife India is dedicated to bridging educational gaps and providing transformative opportunities for individuals who have historically faced barriers to higher education. The flexible nature of this degree program allows students to pursue diplomas or degrees in Data Science and Programming, thereby unlocking pathways to employment, economic mobility, and personal growth. The scholarship recipients also benefit from career-focused mentorship and hands-on industry experience through internships, enhancing their professional prospects in this high-demand field.