Brooklyn College offers 600+ scholarships annually, of which 40+ are accessible to Indian applicants.
The Brooklyn College Foundation runs a USD 1 million (INR 9.45 Crore) pool. It covers merit awards, need-based grants and departmental funding across the college’s undergraduate and graduate programs.
- Standard out-of-state tuition: USD 19,120 (INR 18.07 Lakhs) for UG; USD 25,650 (INR 24.24 Lakhs) for PG per year.
- With a typical BCF merit scholarship: Net tuition drops by USD 500 to USD 10,000 (INR 47,250 to INR 9.45 Lakhs).
- With Graduate Assistantship plus donor scholarship: Net PG cost can fall to USD 5,000 to USD 10,000 (INR 4.72 to INR 9.45 Lakhs) per year.
- Next scholarship deadline: BCF General Scholarship Application closes February 15, 2027 (tentative, annual cycle).
Currency Note: All INR conversions use the live rate of 1 USD = INR 94.5 as of September 2026. Out-of-state tuition applies to every applicant not resident in New York State, including Indian students on F-1 visa.
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Brooklyn College Scholarships for UG Students
UG students at Brooklyn College fund their degree through three streams: the Presidential Scholars Program, the Brooklyn College Foundation donor pool and departmental awards. F-1 students on Indian passports qualify for most donor awards on merit, essay and financial-need parameters.
| Scholarship | Value per Year | Eligibility | Deadline (2027 cycle) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Presidential Scholars (Transfer) | USD 10,000 to USD 20,000 (INR 9.45 Lakhs to INR 18.9 Lakhs) | CUNY community college transfer, 3.5 GPA, associate degree | March 15, 2027 (tentative) |
| BCF Undergraduate Merit Scholarship | USD 500 to USD 5,000 (INR 47,250 to INR 4.72 Lakhs) | Enrolled UG, 3.0 GPA, essay, financial-need statement | February 15, 2027 (tentative) |
| CUNY Chancellor’s University Scholars | Full out-of-state tuition (INR 18.07 Lakhs) | New freshman, top 10 percent class rank, SAT 1400+ | February 1, 2027 (tentative) |
| Honors Academy Scholarship | USD 5,000 (INR 4.72 Lakhs) | Honors Academy admit, 3.5 GPA, faculty recommendation | January 15, 2027 (tentative) |
| Coordinated BA/MD Program Award | Tuition-linked stipend | Admitted to the seven-year BA/MD track with SUNY Downstate | December 1, 2026 (tentative) |
Every UG applicant automatically enters the CUNY Chancellor’s Scholarship pool after submitting the CUNY common application. The BCF pool requires a separate spring application through the foundation portal.
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Brooklyn College Scholarships for PG / Master’s Students
Master’s students at Brooklyn College fund graduate study through the Graduate Assistantship system, BCF donor fellowships and program-specific research awards. The Graduate Assistantship is the single largest source of aid for Indian F-1 admits.
| Scholarship | Value per Year | Eligibility | Deadline (2027 cycle) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate Assistantship (GA) | Tuition remission plus USD 15,000 to USD 25,000 stipend (INR 14.17 to INR 23.62 Lakhs) | Admitted PG student, department nomination, 3.3 GPA, teaching or research role | April 15, 2027 (tentative) |
| Graduate Merit Scholarship | USD 2,000 to USD 5,000 (INR 1.89 to INR 4.72 Lakhs) | Enrolled PG, 3.5 GPA, essay | February 15, 2027 (tentative) |
| Tow Travel Fellowship | USD 500 to USD 3,000 (INR 47,250 to INR 2.84 Lakhs) | Faculty-nominated grad researcher presenting at a conference | Rolling; tentative March 1 and October 1, 2027 |
| Wolfe Institute Humanities Fellowship | USD 5,000 (INR 4.72 Lakhs) | PG students in humanities or social sciences with a research project | March 1, 2027 (tentative) |
| BCF PG Donor Scholarships | USD 500 to USD 10,000 (INR 47,250 to INR 9.45 Lakhs) | Enrolled PG, program-specific criteria set by donor | February 15, 2027 (tentative) |
Graduate Assistantships are not awarded on the admission decision. Indian F-1 admits nominate themselves after enrolling by emailing their department’s graduate advisor with a CV and one-page statement.
Reddit Insight: Indian PG students in Computer Science and Data Science programs stack a BCF Merit award (USD 3,000) on top of a departmental Graduate Assistantship. Net PG tuition drops under USD 8,000 (INR 7.56 Lakhs) by year two.
India-Specific Scholarships at Brooklyn College
Brooklyn College does not run a dedicated India-only scholarship. Indian applicants access three routes: international-eligible BCF donor awards, departmental international student awards and CUNY-wide international grants.
| Scholarship | Value per Year | Eligibility (Indian applicants) | Deadline (2027 cycle) |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Student Merit Award (BCF) | USD 1,000 to USD 5,000 (INR 94,500 to INR 4.72 Lakhs) | F-1 status, 3.5 GPA, one-page personal statement | February 15, 2027 (tentative) |
| BCF Donor Scholarships (open to internationals) | USD 500 to USD 7,500 (INR 47,250 to INR 7.09 Lakhs) | Enrolled UG or PG, meets donor’s field or need criterion | February 15, 2027 (tentative) |
| Department International Assistantship | Partial tuition remission plus USD 5,000 to USD 12,000 stipend (INR 4.72 to INR 11.34 Lakhs) | PG students in CS, Data Science, Physics, Math or Economics; nomination by department chair | April 15, 2027 (tentative) |
| CUNY International Student Emergency Grant | USD 500 to USD 2,500 (INR 47,250 to INR 2.36 Lakhs) one-time | Enrolled F-1 student with documented financial emergency | Rolling; tentative every quarter of 2027 |
- Application portal: Every BCF award goes through the single common foundation application at foundation.brooklyn.cuny.edu.
- Documents needed: Transcripts, resume, one-page essay, one recommendation letter and a financial-need statement (for need-based awards only).
- Renewal: Most BCF awards are one-year; students reapply each spring with an updated GPA.
Brooklyn College PhD Scholarships
Brooklyn College hosts doctoral programs jointly with the CUNY Graduate Center for Indian applicants pursuing a PhD in Physics, Psychology, Chemistry, Biology or English. PhD funding runs through the CUNY Graduate Center’s central fellowship office, not the college directly.
| Fellowship | Value per Year | Duration | Deadline (2027 cycle) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CUNY Graduate Center Fellowship | USD 27,000 stipend plus full tuition waiver (INR 25.51 Lakhs stipend value) | Five years | December 1, 2026 (tentative) |
| Enhanced Chancellor’s Fellowship | USD 30,000 stipend plus tuition waiver and health insurance (INR 28.35 Lakhs stipend value) | Five years | December 1, 2026 (tentative) |
| GC Doctoral Student Research Grant | USD 1,500 to USD 3,000 (INR 1.42 to INR 2.84 Lakhs) | One year | Rolling; tentative March 1 and October 1, 2027 |
| Provost’s Digital Innovation Grant | USD 3,000 to USD 15,000 (INR 2.84 to INR 14.17 Lakhs) | One year | April 15, 2027 (tentative) |
| Brooklyn College Doctoral Faculty Research Assistantship | USD 20,000 to USD 25,000 (INR 18.9 to INR 23.62 Lakhs) | Annually renewable | Departmental; nomination-only |
PhD applicants are automatically considered for the Graduate Center Fellowship and Enhanced Chancellor’s Fellowship on submission of the December 1 application. No separate scholarship form is required at the PhD level.
Reddit Insight: Indian PhD admits in CUNY’s Physics and Data Science tracks note the Enhanced Chancellor’s Fellowship covers full tuition. It also covers roughly 90 percent of Brooklyn rent for a shared apartment in Flatbush.
External Government Scholarships for Brooklyn College Indian Students
Indian students at Brooklyn College supplement CUNY funding with government and foundation scholarships from India. Six external awards cover partial tuition, living costs or airfare for admitted F-1 students.
| Scholarship | Value | Eligibility | Deadline (2027 cycle) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fulbright-Nehru Master’s Fellowship | Full tuition, stipend, airfare, health insurance (approx INR 45 Lakhs total) | Indian citizen, 3+ years of work experience, master’s applicant | May 15, 2027 (tentative) |
| Inlaks Shivdasani Scholarship | Up to USD 100,000 (INR 94.5 Lakhs) across the degree | Indian citizen under 30, admitted to a Master’s; interview required | March 30, 2027 (tentative) |
| JN Tata Endowment Loan Scholarship | INR 1 to INR 10 Lakhs interest-free loan plus INR 7.5 Lakhs gift portion | Indian citizen, admitted to PG program abroad | February 28, 2027 (tentative) |
| KC Mahindra Scholarship for Post-Graduate Studies Abroad | INR 8 Lakhs (top awardees), INR 2 Lakhs (standard) | Indian citizen, admitted to PG abroad, 60 percent+ in bachelor’s | March 31, 2027 (tentative) |
| Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship | 50 percent grant plus 50 percent loan of total need | Master’s or PhD applicant from listed countries including India; under 30 | March 31, 2027 (tentative) |
| Narotam Sekhsaria Foundation Scholarship | Interest-free loan up to INR 20 Lakhs | Indian citizen, under 30, admitted to Master’s or PhD | April 30, 2027 (tentative) |
Reddit Insight: Indian F-1 students at CUNY colleges report that stacking a Fulbright-Nehru award with a Brooklyn College Graduate Assistantship is possible only in humanities programs. Fulbright waives its "no additional US funding" clause case-by-case.
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Brooklyn College Scholarships: Frequently Asked Questions
Ques. What is the maximum scholarship stack an Indian student can receive at Brooklyn College?
Ans. An Indian PG student can stack up to USD 30,000 (INR 28.35 Lakhs) per year. This combines a Graduate Assistantship (tuition waiver plus USD 25,000 stipend) with a BCF Merit Scholarship (USD 3,000 to USD 5,000). PhD applicants clear USD 40,000 (INR 37.8 Lakhs) once the Enhanced Chancellor’s Fellowship kicks in.
Ques. When should I apply for Brooklyn College scholarships as an Indian applicant?
Ans. Apply between December 2026 and February 2027 for the Fall 2027 intake. The BCF general scholarship window opens December 1, 2026, and closes February 15, 2027 (tentative). Graduate Assistantship nominations happen post-admission, between March and April.
Ques. Do I need a separate scholarship application, or is it automatic with admission?
Ans. Both. The CUNY Chancellor’s Scholarship and Presidential Scholars Program are automatic on the CUNY common application. BCF donor scholarships and the International Student Merit Award require a separate spring application at foundation.brooklyn.cuny.edu.
Ques. What GPA do I need to qualify for a BCF scholarship?
Ans. Minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale for UG donor awards and 3.3 to 3.5 GPA for PG merit awards. Indian applicants convert their percentage using WES: 60 percent equates to ~3.0, 75 percent to ~3.5 and 85 percent to ~4.0.
Ques. What exactly is the Brooklyn College Foundation Scholarship?
Ans. The BCF Scholarship is a donor-funded pool of 600+ awards worth USD 1 million total. Awards range from USD 500 to USD 10,000 per year and cover merit, need and field-specific criteria across every UG and PG major. Indian F-1 students qualify for roughly 40 of these based on donor terms.
Ques. Do Brooklyn College scholarships cover living costs in Brooklyn?
Ans. A Graduate Assistantship stipend of USD 15,000 to USD 25,000 covers 60 to 100 percent of Brooklyn living costs. Monthly costs run approximately USD 2,032 (INR 1.92 Lakhs). UG scholarships up to USD 5,000 only offset tuition, not rent, so Indian UG students should budget extra funds for housing in Midwood or Flatbush.
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- International Student Eligible: Yes
- Amount: $1,000
- Type: Merit-Based
- Level of Study: Bachelor
- Number of Scholarships: 1
BeArt Presets-Academic Scholarship
- International Student Eligible: Yes
- Amount: $2,500
- Type: Merit-Based
- Level of Study: Bachelor
- Number of Scholarships: 2
Chuan Ai Lu Engstrom Memorial Scholarship
- International Student Eligible: No
- Amount: $1,000
- Type: Merit-Based
- Level of Study: Bachelor
- Number of Scholarships: N/A
Jagdish Bhagwati Fellowship
- International Student Eligible: Yes
- Amount: Variable Amount
- Type: College-Specific
- Level of Study: Bachelor
- Number of Scholarships: N/A
Bharat Petroleum Scholarship
- International Student Eligible: Yes
- Amount: Variable Amount
- Type: Merit-Based
- Level of Study: Master
- Number of Scholarships: N/A
Comindware Scholarship
- International Student Eligible: Yes
- Amount: $4,000
- Type: Merit-Based
- Level of Study: Apprenticeship
- Number of Scholarships: N/A
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