Lalit Chugh and Hira Ahuja International Graduate Scholarship- Engineering Master

Awarded By: University of Waterloo
Updated on Dec 21, 2024
Rekha Madi
Rekha Madi
University Research Analyst
Course: Masters
Deadline: Dec 21, 2024
Amount: CAD 10,000
Countries:
CanadaCanada

Scholarship Overview

The University of Waterloo provides this scholarship. A scholarship valued at $10,000 is provided annually to a full-time graduate student enrolled in a Masters or Doctoral program in the Faculty of Engineering on the basis of academic excellence (minimum 80%). This scholarship is made possible by a donation from Professor Hira Ahuja in memory of his daughter Lalit Chugh.

Applicable course, university, and country

 

  • This scholarship is applicable for Masters Degree and Doctoral Degree
  • This scholarship is applicable for University of Waterloo in Canada
  • This scholarship is applicable for programs in the Faculty of Engineering
  • This scholarship is applicable for Engineering programs:
    • Architecture
    • MBET
    • Chemical Engineering
    • Civil & Environmental Engineering
    • Electrical & Computer Engineering
    • Management Sciences
    • Mechanical & Mechatronics Engineering
    • Quantum Computing
    • Systems Design Engineering

 

Scholarship amount details

 

  • Max scholarship per student: CAD 10,000 => Rs 5,99,798
  • Conversion rate used: 1 CAD = Rs. 59.98
  • Scholarship amount will be given: One Time
  • The value of the award will be determined by the income generated by the Fund each year.
  • The goal is to provide at least one Award valued up to $10,000.
  • The value and/or number of awards may change from year to year.
  • Master’s students may receive this award for a maximum of two years and Doctoral students may receive it for a maximum of four years provided they maintain good academic standing (minimum 80%) and continue to remain registered full time in their program.
  • This award will be in addition to the guaranteed funding in the student’s offer letter.

Scholarship amount can be used for:

Type of Expense Indicates if the scholarship can be used for this type of expense
Application × Not covered in scholarship
Tuition & Fees ✔Scholarship amount can be used for this
Living Expense × Not covered in scholarship
Accommodation × Not covered in scholarship
Air Fare/Travel Expenses × Not covered in scholarship
Spouse/Child Care × Not covered in scholarship
Health Cover × Not covered in scholarship
Others × Not covered in scholarship

Number of students to be Awarded
1

Eligible student nationality

This scholarship is applicable for students from Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, The Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, China, Colombia, Comoros, Congo, Democratic Republic of the, Congo, Republic of the, Costa Rica, Côte d’Ivoire, Croatia, Cuba, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, East Timor (Timor-Leste), Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Estonia, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Fiji, Finland, France, Gabon, The Gambia, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Grenada, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Korea, North, Korea, South, Kosovo, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Latvia, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Malta, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mexico, Micronesia, Federated States of, Moldova, Monaco, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar (Burma), Namibia, Nauru, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, North Macedonia, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Palau, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Rwanda, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, San Marino, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Sudan, South, Suriname, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Togo, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Vatican City, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe.

Appication Process for this scholarship

Students will be auto-considered for this scholarship when they apply for the courses on which this scholarship is applicable. No separate application is needed.

Scholarship Application
This scholarship does not need a separate external application.

Scholarship link:
https://uwaterloo.ca/graduate-studies-postdoctoral-affairs/awards/lalit-chugh-and-hira-ahuja-international-graduate

Application Documents

Document Required/Optional
Official Transcripts Required

Important Dates & FAQ info

Info Data
Scholarship Deadline Not Available

 

Scholarship Eligibility

 

  • Graduate students registered full-time in a Master’s or Doctoral program in the Faculty of Engineering.
  • International students who have graduated from any of the following IITs – Delhi, Mumbai, Ropar, Roorkee, Kanpur, and Kharagpur. If an eligible candidate from IIT is not available, students from all NIITs in India will be considered.
  • Permanent resident of Canada who has graduated from IIT or NIIT.
  • Preference will be given to candidates who identify as women, who fulfill the above criteria, and wherein women are underrepresented.
  • Should an eligible candidate not be available in any one year, available funds will be held and multiple awards may be given out in a future year.
  • Engineering Graduate Office in consultation with Prof. Sanjeev Bedi will identify candidates and select recipients.

Scholarship Restriction:
No Special Restriction is applicable.

Exams Details:

Exam Required/Optional
TOEFL Required (minimum score 90)
IELTS Required (minimum score 7)
PTE Required (minimum score 63)
UG Required

 

iSchoolConnect Rating

4
The rating is done considering various factors

Frequently Asked Questions

The frequently asked questions about the scholarship are:

Who can apply for the Scholarship?
The scholarship is applicable to students from various countries.

What is the minimum Qualification Required?
The students must have completed undergraduate education.

What is the procedure for applying?
This scholarship does not need a separate external application.

What are the documents required for filling the forms?
Official transcripts

What is the duration of the Scholarship?
Yearly