Scholarships for Engineering Students
A scholarship is an ideal way for financially challenged students to further their higher education. They provide students the ability to study for free, as well as afford the living expenses, books, tuition etc without any worries. Most scholarships for Indian students are provided by the government or sponsored by foreign organizations, academic institutions and corporate entities. Most scholarships cover college fees, travel expenses, as well as living accommodation. These scholarships range from one to four years, and some are renewable at the discretion of Trustees of the organization. There are several scholarships for engineering students in India to study either in Indian universities or in foreign universities.
Dr. Manmohan Singh Scholarships for Doctoral Studies
This scholarship was launched in 2007 by the University of Cambridge in honour of Dr. Manmohan Singh. The awards will enable outstanding Indian students to study at St. John’s College, University of Cambridge. Students will be able to study subjects such as Engineering, Science and Technology, Economics and Social Sciences for doctoral degrees. The scholarship is for Indian nationals below the age of 35. Among the criteria are that the applicants should not have been exposed to education in the UK previously, should hold a Master’s degree from a reputed Indian university and should provide evidence of leadership qualities. Applicants also need to be fluent in the English language. The scholarship covers academic fees, airfare, living expenses and the fee for the visa.
Official Announcement: http://www.britishcouncil.org/india-scholarships-drmanmohansingh.htm
The TU Delft, Faculty of Applied Sciences Scholarship Program
Out of the many scholarships for engineering students, the TU Delft Faculty of Applied Sciences Scholarship program is worth mentioning. It is a scholarship program covering all tuition fees for an outstanding Indian applicant. The scholarship is worth 25,000 Euros for a 2 year MSc program. The scholarship is available for all Indian applicants following MSc programs such as
MSc Applied Physics, MSc Chemical Engineering, MSc Science Educations and Communication, MSc Life Science and Technology and MSc Sustainable Energy Technology. Applicants must have average marks that are 85% or higher and should be proficient in the English language. They should have an overall band score of 7.0 from IELTS and a score of 100 from TOEFL iBT.
Official Announcement: http://tnw.tudelft.nl/en/study/master-programmes/faculty-scholarships/
K.C. Mahindra Scholarships for Post Graduate Studies Abroad
The K.C. Mahindra Education Trust offers Indian nationals who are interested in doing post-graduate studies abroad the ability to obtain interest free loans. This loan is applicable to students undertaking post-graduate studies in various fields of study in Indian universities. Engineering, Natural Sciences, Humanities, and Business Management are among some of the advanced study disciplines that are eligible for this scholarship. The maximum amount of the loan will not exceed Rs.95,000. Students need to possess a First Class degree or equivalent diploma from a recognized Indian University in order to be eligible for the loan.
Official Announcement: http://www.nanhikali.org/news/archivesdetails.aspx?strid=90
Fullbright – Nehru Fellowships in the US
This is a fellowship program made available by the United States-India Educational Foundation (USIEF). It is a scholarship that enables Indian undergraduate students, as well as graduate students and doctoral students, the opportunity to study in the US. Eligibility criteria vary according to the level of study. However, applicants have to be responsible Indian students, who are able to make a representation of culture and civilization of India. All students must return to their home country once the duration of the scholarship is over.
Official Announcement: http://www.usief.org.in/
Indian Oil Corporation Scholarships
There are many scholarships for engineering students. The Indian Oil Corporation Scholarship is another well-known scholarship for this study discipline. 450 scholarships are awarded to students of ITI, engineering, MBBS and MBA students. Engineering and MBBS and MBA students will be awarded Rs.2,000 a month for two years. 10+/ITI students will be awarded Rs.1,000 a month for two years. Students should be no less than 15 years of age and no more than 30 years. They should be pursuing full-time courses in the relevant study streams. Applicants should also be studying in institutions or universities that are recognized by the relevant state or education boards.
Official Announcement: http://www.iocl.com/Aboutus/Scholarships.aspx
More scholarships for engineering students are available from various educational institutions from around the world and some of these are as follows:
ASME Scholarships
ASME(the American Society of Mechanical Engineers) Scholarships are awarded to undergraduate(including final year's study) and graduate students interested in who require financial assistance to further their education. It holds variety kind of scholarships which can provide different amount of awards, from $1,500 to $12,500. Further information and scholarship types can be obtained through their official website. You may be surprised by so many kinds of scholarships!
Official Announcement: http://www.asme.org/about-asme/scholarship-and-loans/about-asme-scholarships
ASEE/NSF Corporate Research Postdoctoral Fellowships in Engineering
ASEE/NSF Corporate Research Postdoctoral Fellowships in Engineering enables PhD students the opportunity to conduct research in a corporate setting. Beside postdoctoral fellowships, the ASEE(American Society for Engineering Education) also holds other kinds of scholarships. Engineering students interested in applying for the fellowship should visit the link below for further information.
Official Announcement: http://www.asee.org/fellowship-programs/post-doctoral
Engineering Scholarships By EFO
EFO(the Engineering Foundation of OHIO) is a non-profit foundation, it aligned with the OSPE(Ohio Society of Professional Engineers). It in cooperated with many universities in Ohio and will announce many engineering scholarships and diispatch total amount of $25,000 each year. Many famous engineering scholarships, such as Cyril W. Neff, P.E., P.S., Memorial Scholarship($2500 per year) was included by it's announcement list. You can view download the detailed PDFs which you can find in the link below(High-lighted words):
Official Announcement: http://ohioengineer.com/index.php/Students-Educators/Scholarships
HSF/General Motors Scholarships Program
This scholarship is sponsored by two organizations: The Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) and General Motors (GM). Their goal for such kind of scholarships is assisting outstanding Latino students for their degree and give them financial resources in Enginerring and Business area. It's aplicable for high school seniors students or undergraduated college students. They will provide $2,500 for each student. View their official site for more information:
Official Announcement: http://www.hsf.net/innercontent.aspx?id=314
SAE International Scholarships Program
SAE International Scholarships Program is sponsored by SAE(the Science and Technology Education). This program awards scholarships to undergraduate and graduate engineering students to help them pursue their passion for engineering. Different kind of applicants have different deadline, so please be aware of specific dead line if you are interested in such kind of scholarships. Visit the following link for more detail.
Official Announcement: http://students.sae.org/awdscholar/scholarships/
There are many more scholarships for Indian students that include government scholarships for engineering students. Any student interested in applying for a scholarship should ensure that all government scholarships for engineering students, as well as other scholarships, are suited to their field of study.