Each year, Avery Dennison in association with the Institute of International Education (IIE), felicitate 10 Indian scholars belonging to five premier institutes with a scholarship of USD 1,300 with an aim to support leadership and innovation and nurture young talent in students studying in the field of science, engineering and technology.

Alicia Procello, vice-president, corporate social responsibility and president, Avery Dennison Foundation said, “As a committed brand, we always aim to foster young talent, nurture creativity and innovation among the students. Our annual event InvEnt provides us with a platform to encourage students to think out of the box and pursue their passion.”

Saurabh Agarwal, senior director and general manager, LPM, South Asia, Avery Dennison, said, “I am heartened to see our company’s continued efforts towards giving an opportunity to bright young students to explore their passion and widen their horizons. And, as a committed organisation, we will continue to support initiatives that foster innovation and have the potential to make a difference”.

The five premier institutes include:

MKSSS's Cummins College of Engineering for Women, Pune

Indira Gandhi Delhi Technical University for Women, Delhi

Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli

MS Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bengaluru

Started in India in 2012, the winners under the Avery Dennison Foundation Spirit of Invention (InvEnt) Scholarship Programme are selected through a merit-based, rigorous three-stage selection process. It is the ninth edition of the awards and a total of 95 scholarships have been given so far.