Ascend Educare offers a wide-ranging mentorship experience to women students with a passion for technology.
This six-month program, launched in 2021, presents intellectually curious students with opportunities to receive engaging, real-world guidance from experienced mentors in a supportive group setting, learn from various industry leaders, and interact with a diverse group of students from across India.
Through Ascend Educare, students also gain a better understanding of the work we do at D. E. Shaw India, along with valuable insights into the worlds of finance and technology.
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Program Overview
Ascend Educare includes courses on technical topics such as core technology, problem-solving, and design thinking, as well as general skills such as presentation and communication skills. Each tech course consists of three two-hour sessions, while each general skills course consists of a single two-hour session.
The program also features other learning, engagement, and networking activities such as virtual meetings with D. E. Shaw India’s leadership, speaker sessions, happy hours, and more.
Most sessions and activities are conducted virtually over weekends. In addition, students travel (at the firm’s expense) to D. E. Shaw India’s Hyderabad office for opening and closing ceremonies, which are packed with networking events and engagement activities.
Program Duration: October 2024–March 2025
Program Stipend: Students receive a one-time stipend of INR 50,000 for their participation in the program.
Eligibility
Ascend Educare is open to students enrolled in a full-time course and meeting one of the following criteria:
If you have demonstrated passion in your academic or professional pursuits and are curious to learn about D. E. Shaw India, we encourage you to apply.
How to Apply
Our application process involves three steps:
Applications for the fourth edition of the Ascend Educare program are closed.
Hear from Ascend Educare Alumni
“The sessions, delivered through engaging presentations, helped me grasp the technical and non-technical concepts easily and quickly.”
- Akanksha Pai, R. V. College of Engineering
“The best part of the program was learning real-time industry concepts from experienced mentors.”
- Komal Vadodaria, IIT BHU
“The program provided industry exposure and gave me a platform to interact and network with diverse students from colleges across India, with a shared interest in finance and technology.”
- Niharika Dadu, IIT Jodhpur
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Frequently Asked Questions
Participants are expected to dedicate eight hours per week for six months, outside of their college hours.
Absolutely. The program is open to students from all eligible degree programs of study. No prior finance knowledge is required.
Yes, the program has specific year-of-study requirements. Please refer to the Eligibility section.
If you have other questions, please email us at desis-ascend-educare@deshaw.com.
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