Scholarship Overview

RIT Scholarships for Postgraduate Students is offered by the Rochester Institute of Technology. This scholarship is for pursuing a Masters Degree, The RIT Scholarships for Postgraduate Students is given one-time to any number of students depending upon the university. Scholarship amount is decided by the university which will be used to waive the tuition fee for the student.. To qualify for the award, candidates must have completed the Bachelor degree and passed the 12th grade. Students from abroad must take English proficiency exams like TOEFL, IELTS, PTE in order to be eligible for this award.

Applicable course, university and country

This scholarship is applicable for Masters Degree

This scholarship is applicable for the following courses in Rochester Institute of Technology in USA

• MS in Science, Technology and Public Policy
  MS in Criminal Justice
• MS in Computing Security
  MS in Communication
• MFA in Medical Illustration
  MS in Health and Well-being Management
• MS in Print and Graphic Media Science
  MS in Packaging Science
• MFA in Visual Communication Design
  Human Resource Development MS
• MS in Data Science
  MS in Manufacturing Leadership
• MS in Business Analytics
  MS in Sustainable Systems
• MS in Color Science
  MS Computational Finance
• MS in Materials Science and Engineering
  MS in Information Technology and Analytics
• MS in Manufacturing and Mechanical Systems Integration
  MS in School Psychology
• M.Arch Architecture
  MS in Chemistry
• MS in Physics
  Master of Science in Electrical Engineering
• MS in Communication Networks
  MS in Product Development
• MS in Accounting and Analytics
  MS in Microelectronic Engineering
• Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering
  MS in Game Design and Development
• MS in Sustainable Engineering
  MS Applied and Computational Mathematics
• MS in Experimental Psychology
  MS in Environmental Science
• Master of Science in Computer Engineering
  MS in Computer Science
• MS in Software Engineering
  MS in Technology Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship
• MS in Integrative Design
  MS in Bioinformatics
• Master of Business Administration
  MS in Human-Computer Interaction
• MS Imaging Science
  MS in Hospitality and Tourism Management
• MS Astrophysical Sciences and Technology
  Master of Science in Finance
• MS Applied Statistics
  Master of Engineering in Engineering Management
• MS in Global Supply Chain Management
  MFA in Film and Animation
• MFA in Ceramics
  Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering
• MS in Industrial and Systems Engineering
  MST in Visual Arts–All Grades (Art Education)
• MFA in Photography and Related Media
  MFA in Metals and Jewelry Design
• MS in Media Arts and Technology
  MFA in Industrial Design
• MFA in Glass
  MFA in Furniture Design
• MFA in Fine Arts Studio

Scholarship amount details

Scholarship amount can be used for

Type of Expense	Indicates if scholarship can be used for this type of expense
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
Application	×Not covered in scholarship
Others	×Not covered in scholarship

• The typical maximum scholarship for students pursuing master's degrees is 30% tuition.

Student Awards

Number of students to be awarded: Varies

Scholarship Eligibility

Special Restrictions

• No Special Restriction applicable

Exams Details

Exam name	Indicates if exam is required and cutoff (if any)
TOEFL	Required (minimum score 88)
IELTS	Required (minimum score 6.5)
PTE	Required (minimum score 60)
12	Required
UG	Required

Eligibility

• All applicants to RIT’s graduate programs must hold—or currently be completing—a four-year baccalaureate degree, or the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor’s degree, granted by an accredited college or university.
• RIT will review applicants with 3-year degrees from international universities. Students with 3-year degrees from India must meet all of the following conditions:
  • The college or university is  WHED recognized, and
  • The college or university is  NAAC accredited with an "A" grade, and
  • You have passed in the 1st Class (or equivalent).
• Applicants must meet all degree specific subject requirements. 
• Applicants must meet english language requirements i.e TOEFL score 88, IELTS score 6.5 and PTE overall score 60. 

Application Process for this scholarship

• Submit an official high school transcript. Transcripts may be sent electronically or mailed/emailed to RIT Admissions from your high school.
• Submit a letter of recommendation- One or more letters of recommendation are required for admission to all RIT graduate programs except those offered by the College of Business
• Submit results of the TOEFL, IELTS or PTE Academic examination
• CV
• Personal statement- upload a personal statement describing your educational objectives. The goal of the personal statement is to introduce yourself to the Admissions Committee. There is no minimum or maximum page length or word count.

  The format is open-ended, but you may wish to address: 

  • Why you are applying for the program, such as your goals and your passion as it relates to the program of interest
  • How your degree program will relate to your long-range career objectives
  • What personal or “non-academic” qualities you will contribute to the learning environment in your program
  • What prior academic or research experience you have with respect to your chosen program
  • Specifically why you want to attend RIT
• Writin sample or essay (if applicable)
• Portfolio (if applicable)
• Applicants will be automatically considered for this scholarship at the time of admission. A separate application is not required. 

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.

Important Dates

	Date	Additional Details
Application final end date	Not Available	Program specific deadline

Please note that these dates could be in local country times and may not be IST (Indian standard time).

Contact email	ritaid@rit.edu
Phone number	585-475-2186