Study abroad scholarships for TOEFL, GRE aspirants to be offered by Internshala, ETS India

NEW DELHI: Internshala, the career-tech platform, in collaboration with ETS India, the Indian division of Educational Testing Service, has announced to offer scholarships to Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) aspirants. Additionally, they will also be able to claim discounts on the GRE, TOEFL test fees.

In addition to providing study abroad scholarships, both platforms have announced plans to organise awareness programmes, including for tests such as TOEFL and GRE, among Indian students and higher educational institutions across India. To disseminate information, a series of online and offline engagements, including study abroad fairs, masterclasses, and roadshows will also be conducted, it said.

Students will also receive masterclasses on the key features on TOEFL and GRE tests from master trainers, who will be trained by ETS India.

Moreover, Internshala will be providing more opportunities for English language assessment at the institutions in association with Internshala across the nation. “The platforms also plan to design a global immersion programme for the study abroad aspirants and co-promote scholarships in the upcoming months,” the officials said.

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Shadab Alam, head of study abroad at Internshala, said: "This partnership with ETS India marks a significant step in our mission to support Indian students in their study abroad journeys. By providing scholarships and increasing access to test centres, we aim to make the process of taking TOEFL and GRE tests more accessible and affordable. Together, we are committed to empowering students with the necessary tools and knowledge to succeed in their academic and professional pursuits abroad."

Sachin Jain, country manager at ETS India and South Asia, said: "This collaboration aligns with our mission to support young professionals and Indian students in their academic journeys. Many interns who have gained valuable work experience through Internshala can now prepare for their next steps by taking the TOEFL and GRE tests. Additionally, ETS India continues to offer various scholarships and competitions for Indian students, offering a total prize pool of around Rs. 50 lakhs, to aid them in pursuing Master’s, business, or law school programs. We are committed to providing the necessary resources and support to help Indian students achieve their educational and career aspirations.”