Amazon has expanded its Amazon Future Engineer (AFE) scholarship program in India by adding 500 new scholarships for 2026, supporting 2,000 active scholars overall. Eligible women pursuing B.E./B.Tech in CS or allied branches from low-income backgrounds receive ₹2 lakh over four years, plus a laptop, training, mentorship, webinars, and an eight-week paid internship after their second year.
An Indeed survey finds women remain sharply underrepresented in India’s deeptech sector, with entry-level representation ranging as low as 0–10% at many firms. While job-seeking stays steady, structural hurdles limit career progression and create pay perception gaps. Employers largely agree workplace setups shape opportunity access, but few have corrected compensation—raising the need for transparent, bias-free evaluations.
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A new report finds nine in ten women would consider transitioning into AI-focused roles if their organizations supported the move. While India produces a strong pipeline of STEM graduates, women remain underrepresented in senior tech positions. The report argues AI-driven transformations could become a lever for inclusion if companies intentionally build pathways for women into AI projects and leadership.
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