12 months ago
Indian Student Adarsh Kumar Finalist for Global Student Prize 2025
Adarsh Kumar, an 18-year-old student from India, is in the running to win a big award called the Global Student Prize.
This award gives the winner $100,000!
Adarsh is one of the top 10 students chosen from all over the world.
He started learning about computers and businesses at a young age.
He then created a platform called Skillzo, which helps other students learn how to start their own ventures.
If he wins, he plans to build a platform to help students in rural areas and start a program for young people to make changes in their communities.
The winner will be announced soon.
Adarsh Kumar, from Bihar, India, is a finalist for the Chegg.org Global Student Prize 2025.
The prize recognizes students who have made a real impact on learning and society.
Kumar's initiatives include Skillzo, a platform impacting over 20,000 students.
He plans to build an AI-powered mentorship platform if he wins the prize.
Another Indian-origin student, Krishiv Thakuria, is also in the top 10.
- Who
- Adarsh Kumar, an 18-year-old student from India, is a finalist for the Global Student Prize.
- What
- Kumar is a top 10 finalist for the USD 100,000 Chegg.org Global Student Prize 2025.
- Where
- Kumar is from Bihar, India, and attends school in Jaipur, Rajasthan.
- When
- The winner will be announced next month.
- Why
- Kumar was recognized for his enterprising spirit and impact on learning and society.
Key facts
- Prize Name
- Chegg.org Global Student Prize 2025
- Finalist
- Adarsh Kumar
- Kumar's School
- Jayshree Periwal International School (JPIS)
- Location
- Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
- Prize Money
- USD 100,000
- Kumar's Age
- 18
Quotes
Nathan Schultz
President and CEO of Chegg, Inc.
“At Chegg, we believe students are among the most powerful change agents in the world. This prize is about celebrating that – elevating student voices, spotlighting their ideas, and reminding all of us what can happen when young people lead with vision, courage, and heart.”
telegraphindia.com
“Your work is bold, thoughtful, and deeply needed. You’re not just solving problems; you’re lifting up communities and showing the world what’s possible when passion meets purpose.”
telegraphindia.com
Sunny Varkey
Founder of the Varkey Foundation
“Your story is an urgent reminder that education is a powerful catalyst to solve some of the greatest challenges in history – from inequality and climate change to devastating diseases. By investing in learning, technology, and human potential, we can build a future of opportunity, resilience, and compassion.”
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