About igenius Scholarship 2011

About igenius Scholarship Programme 2011

Designed by the renowned Derek 'O' Brien & Associates, Max New York Life igenius scholarship programme 2011 was launched in March 2011 as a comprehensive all round talent recognition & reward initiative for children from classes 3 to 8.

The eminent jury comprising Derek O'Brien, Niel O'Brien, Ruskin Bond and Mr. Rajesh Sud (M.D. Max New York Life Insurance) evaluated these participants through the various stages of the scholarship programme.

igenius Scholarship Categories & Stages

For children in 2 categories, i.e. Junior (class 3-5) and Senior (class 6-8), the igenius scholarship 2011 was spread in 4 stages over a period of 9 months. The participants were required to go through various levels of screening that involved written tests in stage 1 & 2, video interaction with experts and performance in front of live audience.

igenius Scholarship 2011 Grand Finale & Winners

The igenius Scholarship grand finale was held as a glittering ceremony at Epicentre, Gurgaon on 20th Dec, 2011. Besides the igenius kids and their parents, the event was attended by eminent personalities from the jury, Max New York Life Insurance's senior management and media.

After 9 months & 4 stages of hard work, Vaania Kapoor Achuthan from Bengaluru emerged victorious in Junior category winning the grand 1st prize and Aastha Agrawal from Nashik, was the proud winner from Senior category.

The rest of the participants shortlisted for grand finale received scholarships worth Rs 1 Lac each. Additionally, the 3rd and consolation prize winners were also announced.

Further, this year Max New York Life presented a talent encouragement award of Rs 1 Lac to Aman Kumar from the Junior category for his achievements and the spirit to fight hardships at an early stage of life.

igenius – India’s Largest Parent - Child Online Community

Today, with almost a million participants and over 50 thousand fans on igenius Facebook page, Max New York Life igenius has evolved as one of India's most engaged parent-child online community. The community aims at partnering parents in wholesome development of children and provide a platform for parents to discuss opportunities that would help hone their children’s hidden talents.