Tech Edge Scholarship

Awarded By: Illinois Institute of Technology
Updated on Nov 12, 2024
Rekha Madi
Rekha Madi
University Research Analyst
Course: Masters
Deadline: Mar 15, 2021
Amount: USD 10,000
Countries:
United States of AmericaUSA

Scholarship Overview

This merit scholarship to be had best for college students within the Master of Information Technology and Management (ITM) .

Applicable course, university, and country

This scholarship is applicable for Masters Degree.
This scholarship is applicable for the following courses in Illinois Institute of Technology in United States of America.

  • This scholarship is applicable for Masters Degree
  • This scholarship is applicable for Master of Advanced Studies in Information Technology and Management

Scholarship amount details

Max scholarship per student: USD 10,000 = 8,43,159
Conversion rate used: 1 USD = Rs. 84.08
Scholarship amount will be given: One Time

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
Varies

Eligible student nationality

This scholarship is applicable for students from India, United Kingdom, Australia, Singapore, New Zealand, Canada, Germany, Malaysia, Sweden, France, Switzerland, Netherlands, Denmark, Spain, Russia, United Arab Emirates, Ireland, Italy, Poland, Portugal, Norway, Japan, Thailand, Belgium, Armenia, Fiji, China, South Korea, Greece, Mauritius, Estonia, Luxembourg, Ukraine, South Africa, Hungary, Austria, Slovenia, Philippines, Cyprus, Bangladesh, Lithuania, Monaco, Nepal, Georgia, Hong Kong, Turkey, Malta, Bahrain, Barbados, Guyana, Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antarctica, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Aruba, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Belarus, Belize, Benin, Bermuda, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, British Indian Ocean Territory, British Virgin Islands, Brunei, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Cayman Islands, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, Christmas Island, Cocos Islands, Colombia, Comoros, Cook Islands, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cuba, Curacao, Czech Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, East Timor, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Falkland Islands, Faroe Islands, Finland, French Polynesia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Gibraltar, Greenland, Grenada, Guam, Guatemala, Guernsey, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Honduras, Iceland, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Isle of Man, Israel, Ivory Coast, Jamaica, Jersey, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Kosovo, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Latvia, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Liechtenstein, Macao, Macedonia, Madagascar, Malawi, Maldives, Mali, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Mayotte, Mexico, Micronesia, Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Montserrat, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nauru, Netherlands Antilles, New Caledonia, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Niue, North Korea, Northern Mariana Islands, Oman, Pakistan, Palau, Palestine, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Pitcairn, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Republic of the Congo, Reunion, Romania, Rwanda, Saint Barthelemy, Saint Helena, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Martin, Saint Pierre and Miquelon, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, San Marino, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sint Maarten, Slovakia, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Suriname, Svalbard and Jan Mayen, Swaziland, Syria, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Togo, Tokelau, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Turks and Caicos Islands, Tuvalu, U.S. Virgin Islands, Uganda, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Vatican, Venezuela, Vietnam, Wallis and Futuna, Western Sahara, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Appication Process for this scholarship

  • Two letters of recommendation are required
  • Financial Support Form
  • Applicants must submit individual semester-wise mark sheets along with failed-reappeared mark sheets if any
  • GMAT/GRE Scores
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency
  • Resume is required
  • A copy of the passport identity page
  • Professional Statement
  • Students need to record their responses to each question regarding their academic and career goals
  • Responses to questions should be approximately 150 – 200 words in length
  • Possible questions that students may be asked include:
    • Why are you interested in this program?
    • How will this program help your future goals?
  • For Summer-May 2021 intake
  • For Fall- August 2021 intake
  • For Spring- January 2022 intake
  • This award can be deferred for up to one year
  • Students participating in the India Online program are not eligible for a TechEdge Scholarship
  • The TechEdge Scholarship cannot be used during the summer term

Scholarship Application
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 link:
https://www.iit.edu/admissions-aid/tuition-and-aid/scholarships
Application Link:
https://www.iit.edu/admissions-aid/tuition-and-aid/scholarships
Application Documents

Type of documents Indicates if this type of document is required to be submitted
Official Transcripts Required
CV Required
LOR Required

Important Dates & FAQ info

Info Date
Scholarship End Date 15-Mar-2021
Contact Number 312-567-3000

Additional Information
Additional Information:

  • This award can be deferred for up to one year
  • Students participating in the India Online program are not eligible for a TechEdge Scholarship
  • The TechEdge Scholarship cannot be used during the summer term

Scholarship Eligibility

  • Applicants must hold a four-year bachelor’s degree conferred with a minimum cumulative undergraduate grade-point average of 3.0/4.0 (or its equivalent) from an accredited institution
  • Previous coursework or experience in technology is helpful but not required
  • Three-year bachelor’s degrees must be conferred in First Class with Distinction from a NAAC
  • Grade “A” Indian institution (read about Illinois Tech’s three-year degree policy)
  • Other three-year bachelor’s degrees must be accompanied by a two-year master’s degree
  • ELP requirements:
    • TOEFL: Overall 90, With a minimum section score of 20
    • IELTS: Overall 6.5, With a minimum section score of 6.5
    • PTE: Overall 63, With a minimum section score of 53
    • GRE: 295(Quantitative + Verbal) and 25 in Analytical Writing

Scholarship Restriction:
No Special Restriction applicable

Exams Details:

Exam Name Indicates if exam is required
12 Required
IELTS Required (minimum score 6.5)
PTE Required (minimum score 63)
TOEFL Required (minimum score 90)
UG Required (minimum score 3.0 GPA)
GRE Required (minimum score 295)

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 their bachelor’s education from a recognized institution.

What is the procedure for applying?
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.

What are the documents required for filling the forms?
Official transcripts, LOR, CV, etc.

What is the duration of the Scholarship?
One Time