Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis offers Chancellors Recognition Scholarships to Indian students
IUPUI twice honored with "University Scholarship Provider of the Year" Award, excels in student learning and multi-discipline research opportunities.
Mumbai, April 19, 2011: Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) -a unique partnership between Indiana University and Purdue University - is announcing annual USD$12,000 scholarships, renewable for up to four years for a total value of USD$48,000 per student, to recognize high-achieving Indian undergraduate students. The Chancellor's Recognition Scholarships come with admission directly into the prestigious IUPUI Honors College and will be offered to high school seniors who are consistently earning "First Class" grades, minimum combined SAT I Math and Critical Reading test scores of 1250, and who qualify for admission to IUPUI no later than 1 February 2012. Already four students from Maharashtra State have been offered these prestigious scholarships for Fall 2011.
The IUPUI Honors College occupies newly designed facilities within the University Library, including exclusive computer lab and study areas for student members of the College. In the IUPUI Honors College, exceptional undergraduate students enjoy a dynamic academic experience within the university's urban research environment. Students of the College have special opportunities to link to world-class faculty engaged in cutting edge and translational research, and earn an Honors notation on their degree upon graduation. Through the Honors Professional Admission Program, accomplished high school seniors may be considered for provisional admission to selected graduate and professional education at IUPUI. For more information, go to www.honorscollege.iupui.edu.
Making the announcement in Mumbai, Ms. Sara Allaei, Director of International Enrollment and Services said, "We have noticed a tremendous interest among well-qualified Indian students in the science and engineering programs offered at IUPUI." Due to this strong interest, this year's rate of admission of undergraduate Indian students is running approximately 50% higher than last year.
For the incoming Fall 2011 class, IUPUI has already offered more than $100,000 annually in scholarships to 17 undergraduate students from India, and it hopes to double these offers for Fall 2012. These scholarships are renewable annually, with potential to total more than $400,000 if students maintain GPA and other requirements of the scholarships. IUPUI's strong external research funding base of more than USD$400 million annually also creates many opportunities for graduate students to attend IUPUI with research fellowships or assistantships. The estimated value of financial aid offered to new graduate students from India annually exceeds USD$500,000. IUPUI has twice been honored with the "University Scholarship Provider of the Year" Award, a national recognition based on quality of programming for scholarship recipients, effective scholarship administration, and strong retention and graduation rates for scholarship recipients.
IUPUI encourages academically motivated students from India to apply by December 1, 2011 for Fall 2012 and request for scholarships and financial aid.
Commenting on the unique aspects of the university, Ms. Allaei said, "IUPUI is ranked in the Top 5 of "Up-and-Coming" national universities by U.S. News & World Report (2011) and is among the Top 50 universities in the U.S. recommended to students by high school guidance counselors. Students appreciate the many resources that IUPUI offers within a friendly campus atmosphere, as well as the strong focus on academic success. Faculty is approachable, maintaining an open door policy and encouraging student research for both undergraduate and graduate students."
IUPUI offers more than 10,000 classes, 250 degree programs, state-of-the-art facilities and exceptional faculty. Its 30,000+ students include 1400 international students from nearly 140 countries, including more than 240 from India. IUPUI encourages Indian students considering a degree in the US to explore program offerings at www.iupui.edu.
IUPUI Programs
Here are some of the notable programs available at IUPUI
Energy Engineering. IUPUI is one of a handful of schools across the country to offer a Bachelor's of Science in Energy Engineering. This Purdue University degree prepares students for careers in this rapidly-expanding industry. In a formal survey of industry leaders, IUPUI found a need to train engineers with the expertise to work in and develop this growing industry, and responded by launching a program in Energy Engineering. An excellent example of exceptional IUPUI faculty involved in this program is Professor of Mechanical Engineering, M. Razi Nalim, Ph.D., P.E., one of the leading faculty of the Energy Engineering program. After graduating from IIT Kanpur, Dr. Nalim earned his Ph.D. at Cornell University and now has over 20 years research experience in energy-related areas, combustion engines and non-steady fluid mechanics, including research at the NASA Glenn Research Center and in Sri Lanka as a U.S. Fulbright Scholar. Dr. Nalim was twice awarded Distinguished Professorships - the highest honors of the Purdue School of Engineering and Technology for research and service accomplishments, respectively. He has published over 75 technical papers, received 4 patents, and is an Associate Fellow of the American Institute of Aeronautics & Astronautics.
Motorsports Engineering. IUPUI is the first University in the United States to offer a Bachelor's degree in Motorsports Engineering-also a Purdue University engineering degree. The motorsports industry has been growing at a rapid pace. Indiana, North Carolina, and England are home to the world's leading motorsports economies. Indianapolis, home of the Indianapolis 500 and famous for open-wheel racing, also offers sprint car, midgets, hot rod, and many other forms of racing. The program has been active for only two years, and students are already getting recognition for their contributions. In June 2010, race car driver Cory McClenathan made history in National Hot Rod racing by posting the fastest ever elapsed time of racing to 1000 feet - 3.752 seconds. After the race, McClenathan gave credit to IUPUI motorsports engineering students in an online Don Schumacher Racing press release: The students "are just unbelievable. When it comes to aerodynamics and the way chassis should work. They were a big part of how we built our car last year and different configurations we tried this year."
The mission of the Purdue School of Engineering and Technology at IUPUI is to be one of the best urban university leaders in the disciplines of engineering and technology recognized locally, nationally, and internationally. Other outstanding programs of the School with exceptional career prospects are in Biomedical Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering. A Master's in Motorsports Engineering also is expected to be launched next year.
Informatics. The Indiana University School of Informatics is a prime example of exceptional research opportunities through collaboration with the Indiana University School of Medicine, which generates 75% of IUPUI's external research funding. Informatics faculty are engaged in major research projects with the School of Medicine providing unique opportunities for both undergraduate and graduate students to engage in cutting-edge hands-on research. Informatics students learn about data modeling, data indexing and query optimization with a bioinformatics perspective. In February 2010, the School of Informatics served as a co-founding partner with the National Institute of Technology in Calicut, India to sponsor an International Symposium on Biocomputing focused on integrating research in bioinformatics and biotechnology -- two fields of study that bridge the gap between information technology and biology. Research collaboration across the disciplines, especially the health sciences, is a hallmark of IUPUI. For more information, go to http://informatics.iupui.edu.
Philanthropic Studies. IUPUI's Center on Philanthropy now offers a Bachelor's degree in Philanthropic Studies, building on the world's first Master's and Ph.D. degrees in the field. Students at IUPUI study more than science and engineering. For students looking for careers focused on humanitarian concerns, IUPUI's programs in Philanthropic Studies reflect its strong civic engagement with nonprofit organizations. The Center on Philanthropy has just received an $8 million donation to further develop its academic programs by recruiting world-class faculty to the Center's programs. The Center is dedicated to increasing understanding of philanthropy and improving its practice worldwide. The available degrees help students prepare for careers in fields as diverse as foundations, healthcare, human services, community development, education, the arts and the environment. For more information, go to www.philanthropy.iupui.edu.
Contact:
Indian Contact
Pranav Pradhan
Counselor, KIC UnivAssist India Pvt. Ltd.
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E-mail: counselor@univassist.com
CMCG India
Luzen DaCunha
campusPR
Ph: 022 - 24450991
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Email: luzen.dacunha@campuspr.in
Sarang Talwalkar
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Email : sarang@cmcgindia.com
Date: 29th April 2011
