ETS TOEFL Scholarships for Indian Students

The applications for the TOEFL ® Scholarship Program are now accepted. This scholarship is exclusively open to Indian students who will be attending college or university for 2016/17 academic year. Up to 15 awards will be given. Each of the winner will receive award amounting up to $7,000. To apply, the initial application must be completed 21 June, 2016.

Scholarship Description
The TOEFL ® Scholarship Program in India is open to any student residing in India who starts an undergraduate or graduate degree program between June 2016 and May 2017 at a college or university listed in the TOEFL® Destination Search.

Award Value
Each of the successful candidates will receive up to $7,000.

Level and Area of Studies
Undergraduate and graduate degree in any in English/TOEFL

Place of Study: Not Specified

Eligibility and Criteria
To be eligible, all candidates are required to meet the criteria as follow:

  • reside in India
  • start an undergraduate or graduate degree program between June 2016 and May 2017 at a college or university listed in the TOEFL Destination Search
  • hold a grade point average of 80 or higher on a 100-point scale, or a 3.0 grade point average or higher on a 4-point scale
  • demonstrate English proficiency with a valid TOEFL score
  • complete the initial application by 14 July, 2016

Based on the initial applications, 100 semifinalists will be selected. Semifinalists must exhibit:

  • an outstanding ability to communicate
  • demonstrated leadership skills
  • well-rounded extracurricular activities, especially including community service
  • innovative ideas as reflected in essays

Applicants’ Nationality
Only Indian students are invited to apply.

Application Instruction
The initial application should be made online through the online system at the website and application link below.

Important Dates

  • Initial application deadline is June 21, 2016
  • Submission deadline of additional documents is 14 July 2016.

Website and Application Link