FMC India launches Scholarships Program for agriculture students

Srinagar: FMC India will launch a multi-year scholarship program to major agricultural schools across eight states in India starting April 2021. The FMC Science Leaders Scholarship Program is aimed at creating greater opportunities for aspiring scientists to develop their aptitude in agricultural research, an official of the group told Ziraat Times.

Every year, 20 scholarships will be awarded to 10 students pursuing PhDs and another 10 students pursuing MSc studies in agricultural sciences. FMC will work directly with the universities to identify their brightest students and groom their keen interest and passion for science and research, a spokesperson said.

50 percent of the scholarships have been earmarked for female candidates to encourage more women in India to pursue a career in agricultural sciences and research.

“FMC has built a world-class research and development (R&D) organization in-house with more than 800 scientists and associates to guide one of the most robust discovery and development pipelines in the agricultural industry,” said Pramod Thota, President of FMC India.

“Undergirding the sustainability of this approach in India is our talent strategy of developing a strong core of local scientists, complemented by a rich diversity of international scientists.”, he added.

Under the scholarship program, awardees will also be accorded internship and industry mentorship for their overall development, in addition to getting preference in full-time employment opportunities in the company.

“We hope to, through the FMC scholarships, attract, nurture and expose the most capable students to the R&D landscape in India. We hope to encourage them to pursue rewarding careers in the agricultural industry and eventually contribute back to India’s R&D efforts and position our country as a research and innovation hub”, the company said.