UPES student awarded DAAD scholarship for academic excellence

Currently pursuing M.Sc. in Green Electronics in Singapore, Sachit Bhasin has received the coveted scholarship by DAAD, Germany, which is the world’s largest funding organisation for the international exchange of students and researchers

Sachit Bhasin is an alumnus of B.Tech. Mechatronics, class of 2015-2019, UPES School of Engineering. He is currently pursuing his M.Sc. in Green Electronics, a joint course offered by NTU, Singapore and TUM, Germany. Sachit received the coveted scholarship by DAAD, Germany, the world’s largest funding organisation for the international exchange of students and researchers, for his excellent academic performance in the summer semester. Talking about the scholarship, he said, “I’m currently pursuing my thesis with Micron Semiconductor, Singapore, in their Technology Development department. My journey from UPES, Dehradun, to NTU, Singapore, has been a life-changing experience.”

Speaking heartily about his journey and the decisions he took, Sachit continued, “Unlike a lot of students, I had charted out a rough but realistic path for myself when I was just 15-years -old. Pursuing my masters was a well-informed decision. I knew I had to strengthen my resume, not just academically but also in co-curricular activities. I was fortunate enough to have gotten admitted to UPES where equal importance is given to academic excellence and extra-curricular activities, and the faculty supports and guides you through the diverse curriculum.”

UPES offers a plethora of opportunities for students to grow and develop their holistic personality, Sachit added, and receiving a scholarship from the university was another high point in his academic path. “In my first semester at UPES, I was awarded a scholarship/fee waiver for exceptional result in my 12th standard. From there on, I went on to optimize all the opportunities provided by the university. I was part of various societies and helped organise several events.”

While talking about the inspiration behind applying for the master’s course in NTU, Sachit said that he swears by the phrase: You miss 100% of the chances you don’t take. He added, “I did not have high expectations of getting into such a prestigious university, but at the same time I had nothing to lose. The day I got the acceptance letter was one of the happiest days of my life. Studying in NTU has been a culturally enriching and humbling experience. I am currently one of the top rankers in my batch and a contender to receive the prestigious DAAD scholarship for the second time.”

For Sachit, UPES has been a springboard in his life. “I entered UPES as a studious child,” he added, “but came out as a student with achievements in every sphere of life and with the confidence to achieve much more. I cannot thank UPES enough for building my life and making me what I am today.”