Ratan Tata Scholarship for Engineering Students

The Ratan Tata scholarship for engineering students is an initiative of Tata Education and Development Trust which provides financial aid to students willing to pursue an Undergraduate Engineering course at Cornell University. The scholarship aims at fulfilling the dreams of deserving young students for studying abroad. Up to 20 scholarships are awarded every year to deserving students. Cornell University is one of the prominent sponsors of the scholarship. The tentative last date for the Ratan Tata scholarship for engineering students is November 30, 2023. However, the expected date for 2023 will be declared soon.

Table of Contents

• Ratan Tata Scholarship for Engineering Students Eligibility Criteria
• Ratan Tata Scholarship for Engineering Students Rewards and Benefits
• Ratan Tata Scholarship for Engineering Students Application Process
• Ratan Tata Scholarship for Engineering Students Documents Required
• Ratan Tata Scholarship for Engineering Students Renewal Requirements
• Ratan Tata Scholarship for Engineering Students Deadlines
• Ratan Tata Scholarship for Engineering Students Contact Details

Ratan Tata Scholarship for Engineering Students Eligibility Criteria

The scholarship is provided to deserving meritorious students across India. The courses applicable for the scholarship along with the eligibility criteria are given below:

Courses applicable for the Ratan Tata Scholarship for Engineering Students

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering Physics
• Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering
• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
• Bachelor of Electrical and Computer Engineering
• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
• Bachelor of Science in Chemical Science
• Bachelor of Science in Hotel Management
• Bachelor in Economics

Eligibility Criteria for Ratan Tata Scholarship for Engineering Students

• The applicant should be an Indian national enrolled in a 4-year Undergraduate program at Cornell University, New York.
• He/ she should be an Indian national and should have attended senior secondary school in India.
• The candidate should be eligible for need-based financial aid.
• The scholarship is applicable for all the undergraduate courses offered by Cornell University.
• The candidate should have an excellent academic record.
• Preference is given to the qualified students enrolled in the College of Architecture, Art, and Planning; the College of Engineering; the Applied Economics and Management major in the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business; and majors across colleges in the biological sciences, physical sciences, hard sciences, and social sciences.

Ratan Tata Scholarship for Engineering Students Rewards and Benefits

The detailed scholarship benefits offered by the Ratan Tata scholarship for engineering students are given below:

• Up to 20 scholarships are awarded to deserving scholars each year.
• The scholarship amount paid is based on the financial need of the candidate and can be used for tuition fees.
• The scholarship is granted to the students annually and is paid for the entire duration of the course.
• For the 5-year program in Architecture with a total of 10 semesters, the scholarship grant is provided for up to 8 semesters only.
• Additional funding due to double degrees or double majors is not available.
• The living expense/ accommodation/ air fare/ travel expenses/ spouse care/ child care/ health cover/ application fees and any other fee are not covered under the scholarship.

Ratan Tata Scholarship for Engineering Students Application Process

The candidates are required to go through the guidelines and instructions carefully for the application process. The step by step application process is given below:

• The applicant should complete the admission application for an undergraduate engineering program to be able to apply for the scholarship.
• He/ she should apply for financial aid by completing the ‘Financial aid application process for international students’ at Cornell University.
• The candidate should register for financial assistance at Cornell University at the time of applying for the course at Cornell University.
• If the applicant does not register for financial assistance at the time of applying for the course at Cornell University will not be eligible to apply for the scholarship at any time during the course.
• The applicant should complete the College Scholarship Service (CSS).
• The CSS code of Cornell University is 2098.
• The CSS profile shows a clear picture of the financial needs of the applicant to the respective colleges/ universities and helps in deciding the amount needed for making their education affordable.
• The Office of Financial aid may request additional information such as study plans, academic records, funding documents, financial documents, and a scholarship essay.
• The CSS Fee Waiver request should be emailed to intl-finaid@cornell.edu before the respective application deadline.

Ratan Tata Scholarship for Engineering Students Documents Required

The documents needed to avail of the Ratan Tata scholarship for engineering students are listed below:

• Complete College Scholarship Service (CSS) profile of the candidate
• Academic record
• Funding documents
• Financial documents
• A scholarship essay

Ratan Tata Scholarship for Engineering Students Renewal Requirements

The renewal requirements for the scholars already availing of the Ratan Tata scholarship for engineering students are given below:

• The deadline is provided so that the candidates get a timely notification regarding their eligibility for the financial aid and can prepare for the tuition billing and payment cycle.
• If the candidates’ application materials are received after the deadline, their university grant aid eligibility decreases by 500$ with a corresponding increase in the loan.
• An additional 500$ decrease in the university grant aid is imposed for each additional month that the application is received late.

Ratan Tata Scholarship for Engineering Students Deadlines

The tentative dates for the Ratan Tata scholarship for engineering students application are given below:

Contact Details

• Address: Cornell University, 410 Thurston Avenue, Ithaca, NY 14850.
• Email ID: admissions@cornell.edu
• Telephone Number: 607.255.5241

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