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UMass Boston Scholarships for Indian Students

How Indian students reduce the cost of University of Massachusetts Boston: university awards, external scholarships, loan-scholarships and assistantships.

  • Total ≈ ₹97 lakh – ₹1.13 crore
  • 8 external awards
  • Merit & need-based options
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What scholarships can Indian students get at UMass Boston?

UMass Boston's own merit awards (check its scholarships page on umb.edu) are usually partial tuition reductions. A 25% tuition award would bring the total to about ₹94 lakh. External options include Fulbright-Nehru Master's Fellowship, Knight-Hennessy Scholars and AAUW International Fellowship.

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Official sources: University of Massachusetts Boston — official website

Funding UMass Boston

Total cost
₹97 lakh – ₹1.13 crore
Tuition
$22,000 – $30,000 a year
With a 25% tuition award
₹94 lakh
With a 50% tuition award
₹84 lakh
Country awards
University merit scholarships and external awards — see our scholarship guides

What awards change

Effect of a tuition award on your total

Effect of a tuition award on your total
AwardTotal in ₹
None₹97 lakh – ₹1.13 crore
25% of tuition₹94 lakh
50% of tuition₹84 lakh
Full tuition₹63 lakh

Compare

UMass Boston vs similar universities after a 25% award

UMass Boston vs similar universities after a 25% award
UniversityTotal in ₹With 25% tuition award
UMass Boston₹97 lakh – ₹1.13 crore₹94 lakh
Virginia Tech₹97 lakh – ₹1.13 crore₹91 lakh
Clarkson University₹94 lakh – ₹1.14 crore₹90 lakh
DePaul University₹94 lakh – ₹1.14 crore₹92 lakh
Loyola Chicago₹94 lakh – ₹1.14 crore₹92 lakh
NJIT₹98 lakh – ₹1.13 crore₹93 lakh

External

External scholarships to consider

External scholarships to consider
ScholarshipCoversTimeline
Fulbright-Nehru Master's FellowshipJ-1 visa support, round-trip travel, tuition and living costs, health insuranceApplications usually close in May for study starting the following year
Knight-Hennessy ScholarsFull cost of attendance for the graduate programApplications usually close in October
AAUW International FellowshipA fellowship award for a year of studyApplications usually close in November
Hubert H. Humphrey FellowshipTuition, living allowance, travel and insuranceApplications usually close in the first half of the year
Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate ScholarshipTuition, a living stipend, travel and insuranceApplications usually open once a year (spring)
K.C. Mahindra Scholarship for Postgraduate Studies AbroadAn interest-free loan scholarshipApplications usually open in February–March
Lady Meherbai D. Tata Education Trust ScholarshipA partial grant towards tuition and costsApplications usually open in spring
Rotary Foundation Global Grant ScholarshipVaries — usually a substantial grant towards costsThrough your local Rotary district, usually a year ahead

Tips

Improving your scholarship chances at UMass Boston

Apply early

Many merit awards go to early, complete applications.

Strong academics

Marks and test scores drive most automatic awards.

Assistantships

Ask departments about TA/RA roles after your first semester.

Plan a loan

Line up a loan so your admission doesn't depend on one award.

FAQs

Frequently asked questions

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Most universities offer merit awards to international students; check umb.edu for current awards and deadlines.

A 25% tuition award brings the total to about ₹94 lakh; 50% to about ₹84 lakh.

Yes — and both count as proof of funds for the visa.

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