The Lakshmipat Singhania Education Foundation is for driven, passionate and meritorious students who will commence their study in 2020.
The LSEF-UMass award is open to all Indian students for chasing a master’s programs from the University of Massachusetts Amherst in the United States.
The Lakshmipat Singhania Education Foundation currently runs several schools and higher education institutions across the country. It has been expanding this heritage for the last 45 years.
Why at the University of Massachusetts Amherst? UMass Amherst is the leading public research university which was opened in 1863 in New England. It provides 109 bachelors, 77 masters and 48 doctoral degrees programs.
University of Massachusetts Amherst Information
Founded in 1863, University of Massachusetts Amherst is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the medium-sized town of Amherst (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Massachusetts. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, University of Massachusetts Amherst (UMass Amherst) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: 30,000-34,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. University of Massachusetts Amherst (UMass Amherst) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 156 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 50-60% making this US higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.
Offered Benefits
The awards are curated for two years post-graduate studies under world-class faculty, with the first year at a host institution in India- JK Lakshmipat University, Jaipur and the second year at UMass Amherst.
- The MS programs proposal for up to 3 years and MPP up to 1 year OPT (employment authorization) in the USA.
- The program grants more than 15 financial aid positions will be granted up to Rs 20,00,000 amounting to 50% of academic tuition to study at UMass, USA.
Application Process
Applications Open for Fall 2020.
- To Apply: Applicants are required to do registration to receive LSEF-UMASS scholarship for PG studies 2020 opportunity.
- Supporting Documents: Submit the application form, including a statement of purpose & recommendation letters. The selection will be based on applicants’ academic record, letters of recommendation, statement of purpose and personal interview.
- Admission Requirements: Students should have an undergraduate degree with a minimum of 75% marks.
- Language Requirement: As GRE and TOEFL or IELTS examination scores are not mandatory for admission, but applicants must have excellent English language proficiency to study master in the USA.