Hyd student bags $2k scholarship from Niyo

Hyderabad: Niyo, India’s pioneering travel banking platform, is supporting Indian students aspiring to pursue education abroad. Bhanu Prakash, a 21-year-old from the Ameerpet area of Hyderabad, has been awarded a $2,000 scholarship to study at a renowned university in Massachusetts, USA. Bhanu plans to pursue a master’s in Business Analytics and contribute to India’s growth by building a startup upon his return.

Bhanu hails from Koyyalagudem, a small town in Andhra Pradesh. His father is the family’s sole breadwinner and has successfully supported Bhanu’s education, as well as that of his younger sibling. As a bright student, Bhanu has been a scholarship holder during his undergraduate studies.

He applied to nine US universities, including Brandeis University, University of Maryland Baltimore County, Texas Tech University, Cleveland State University, Gannon University, and University of Dayton, receiving admissions from most of them. Bhanu received a 40 per cent scholarship from Brandeis University for a Master’s in Business Analytics and decided to pursue his degree there. With the Niyo Scholarship, Bhanu will be able to cover most of his initial expenses and have a smooth transition to the USA.