I am a final year student in electronics and instrumentation . I want to pursue ms abroad India . Suggest me some universities and how to get there with tution fee waiver scholarship.

Ans: Hello,

To begin with, thank you for getting in touch with us. However, we only deal with overseas education. Deciding to pursue a Master's degree abroad is a wise choice, with a number of universities offering international students, tuition fee waiver scholarships. Follow these steps to get started:

1. Conduct Your Search for Universities: Investigate universities that offer a Master's in Electronics and Instrumentation or an associated field. Search for universities that are regarded for the programs they offer in your preferred field. Mentioned below are a few prominent universities for engineering and related areas:
• Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), USA
• Imperial College London, UK
• Delft University of Technology, Netherlands
• Stanford University, USA
• ETH Zurich, Switzerland
• University of California, Berkeley, USA
• National University of Singapore (NUS), Singapore

2. Look for Scholarship Possibilities: Next, visit each university’s official website and look into the scholarships offered to international students. Merit-based scholarships, fellowships, and research assistantships, are offered by numerous universities to deserving students.

3. Government Grants: Check if scholarships are offered to students pursuing higher studies overseas by your home country. Scholarship programs are offered by a number of governments for their citizens.

4. Fulbright Program: To study in USA, the Fullbright Program offers scholarships for foreign students. Although cut-throat, it’s worth applying for, if your academic record is strong, and can possess leadership abilities.

5. Graduate Assistantships: These are offered by multiple universities where students work in the position of a research or teaching assistant, earn a stipend and at times, a tuition fee waiver. Check if your program offers these positions.

6. External Scholarship Application: International students are offered scholarships by many outside entities and foundations, some common ones being, Chevening Scholarships (UK), Erasmus+ Scholarships (European Union), DAAD Scholarships (Germany), Rotary Foundation Scholarships, and The Gates Cambridge Scholarship.

7. Make a Compelling Application: Prepare a strong application including a high GRE or IELTS/TOEFL score (if required), a well-written SOP, and outstanding Recommendation Letters to increase your chances of obtaining a scholarship. Your academic marksheets and prior research experience also equally important.

8. Make Applications to Several Universities: To enhance your chances of securing scholarships or financial assistance, apply to not only one, but multiple universities.

9. Contact Financial Aid Office: Get in touch with the financial aid office at the universities you are considering for detailed information pertaining to available assistantships, scholarships, and other financial aid possibilities, especially for international students.

10. Application Deadlines and Prerequisites: Familiarize yourself with application deadlines and adhere to all the admission prerequisites of the universities and scholarship programs you are applying to.

11. Prepare for Interviews: You may be required to attend an interview, on being selected for a scholarship. Prepare for the same by looking into frequently asked interview questions and practicing your answers to those questions.

Maintaining an exceptional academic record and submitting a compelling application is important as the competition for scholarships is fierce. Prepare well in advance, and contact the admissions and financial aid offices for advice.

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