Cummins Marks 20 Years of ‘Nurturing Brilliance’, Awards Scholarships to 520 Engineering Students

Pune, April 09, 2026: Cummins in India has marked the 20th anniversary of its flagship ‘Nurturing Brilliance’ programme by awarding scholarships to 520 students from underserved backgrounds for the 2025–26 academic year. The initiative, implemented through the Cummins India Foundation, supports students pursuing diploma and degree programmes in engineering through financial assistance, mentorship, and career readiness training.

The latest cohort was selected from over 9,600 applications through a rigorous evaluation process. Among the selected scholars are 20 students with disabilities, reflecting the programme’s continued focus on inclusion and equitable access to education.

Since its inception in 2006 with just 13 students in Pune, the programme has expanded into a national initiative, impacting more than 3,100 students to date. Notably, 52% of beneficiaries are female students, highlighting its contribution towards promoting gender diversity in technical education.

The scholarship programme offers comprehensive support, including coverage of tuition fees, academic resources, and structured mentorship from Cummins leaders. It also includes industry exposure and training in soft skills, employability, and career development, enabling students to build sustainable and future-ready careers.

Speaking on the occasion, Shveta Arya, Regional Leader, Cummins India and Managing Director, Cummins India Limited, said, "True progress is measured by meaningful opportunities, created for progress and growth. For the past two decades, Nurturing Brilliance has remained focused on ensuring that ambition is never limited by circumstances. Education is a powerful driver of human progress and nation-building at Cummins, we connect aspirations with access, enabling deserving students to realize their full potential. By empowering students today, the program is helping shape the innovators and leaders of tomorrow.”

The programme has grown into a digitally enabled platform that now reaches students across multiple industrial hubs, including Pune, Phaltan, Ahilyanagar, Indore, Jamshedpur, Dharashiv, Vidisha, Guna, and Ranchi. It continues to create pathways for young talent to access quality education and employment opportunities in the engineering sector.

Through ‘Nurturing Brilliance’, Cummins India reinforces its long-term commitment to education, skill development, and inclusive growth, contributing to the development of a skilled and diverse workforce for the future.