Cornell University Tata Scholarship for Working Professionals

The Tata Scholarship at Cornell University is a prestigious award that supports Indian students pursuing undergraduate degrees at Cornell. Let’s explore the details of this scholarship:

1. About the Tata Scholarship:
   • The Tata Scholarship Fund ensures that academically excellent Indian students have access to Cornell University, regardless of their financial circumstances.
   • Approximately 20 scholars are supported by this fund at any given time.
   • The scholarship covers the full cost of undergraduate tuition for the duration of the recipient’s studies at Cornell.
2. Eligibility Criteria:
   • To be considered for the Tata Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:
     • Nationality: Must be an Indian citizen or resident.
     • Education: Must have completed the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor’s degree from a recognized Indian university with at least 55% marks.
     • Work Experience: Must have a minimum of three years full-time (paid) professional work experience relevant to the proposed field of study.
     • Financial Need: Must qualify for need-based financial aid.
     • English Language Proficiency: Must submit either TOEFL or IELTS scores.
     • Admission Status: Must have an admission offer from Cornell University for any undergraduate degree program.
3. Preferred Fields of Study:
   • While the Tata Scholarship is applicable to all Cornell undergraduate degree programs, special preference is given to students accepted for the following programs:
     • Bachelor of Science in Engineering Physics
     • Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
     • Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering
     • Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering
     • Bachelor of Science in Hotel Administration
     • Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
     • Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering
     • Bachelor in Economics
4. Application Process:
   • Applicants should complete the College Scholarship Service (CSS) profile to fulfill application requirements.
   • The selection committee reviews applications and approves approximately 20–25% of received applications.
5. Renewability:
   • The Tata Scholarship is awarded annually for the four-year undergraduate program.
   • Recipients continue to receive the scholarship throughout their undergraduate studies at Cornell.

For more information and to apply, visit the official Tata Scholarship page. This scholarship provides a transformative opportunity for Indian students to pursue higher education at Cornell University.

To know more about First-Year International Application Timeline click on the link below

https://admissions.cornell.edu/how-to-apply/first-year-international-applicants#info-tata