Archive · 5 Sep 2025
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.
- When
- The winner will be announced next month.
- Where
- Kumar is from Bihar, India, and attends school in Jaipur, Rajasthan.
- Why
- Kumar was recognized for his enterprising spirit and impact on learning and society.
- 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