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Updated on - Sep 24, 2026

Binghamton University offers 15+ scholarships, of which 8+ are accessible to Indian applicants.

Merit awards for international undergraduates range from USD 2,000 to USD 7,500 per year, renewable across all four years. Graduate assistantships cover full tuition plus a stipend, and PhD candidates receive fully funded five-year packages.

  • Standard undergraduate international tuition: USD 28,970 (INR 27.39 Lakhs) per year
  • With Presidential merit scholarship: effective tuition drops to roughly USD 21,470 (INR 20.29 Lakhs)
  • With graduate assistantship stack: net funding of USD 5,000+ (INR 4.73 Lakhs) after tuition and living costs
  • Next major deadline: April 1, 2027 for Fall 2027 undergraduate applications

Currency Note: All INR conversions use the live rate of 1 USD = INR 94.5 as of September 2026. Amounts labelled Lakhs follow the Indian rupee convention where 1 Lakh equals INR 100,000.


Binghamton University Scholarships for UG Students

Binghamton University automatically considers international first-year applicants for merit scholarships during admission review. No separate scholarship application is required. Amounts are renewable across four years if the minimum GPA is maintained.

ScholarshipAmount (per year)EligibilityDeadline
Presidential ScholarshipUSD 5,000 to USD 7,500 (INR 4.73 to INR 7.09 Lakhs)Top 5% of admitted international freshmen by academic profileApril 1, 2027 (Fall 2027 cycle)
Provost’s ScholarshipUSD 3,000 to USD 5,000 (INR 2.84 to INR 4.73 Lakhs)Strong Class 12 board scores of 85% or equivalentApril 1, 2027 (Fall 2027 cycle)
Dean’s ScholarshipUSD 2,000 to USD 3,000 (INR 1.89 to INR 2.84 Lakhs)Merit-based, awarded to admitted international freshmenApril 1, 2027 (rolling review)
International Student AwardUSD 1,000 to USD 2,500 (INR 94,500 to INR 2.36 Lakhs)Automatic consideration for admitted international undergraduatesApril 1, 2027 (Fall) or November 1, 2026 (Spring 2027)

Indian applicants with 90%+ Class 12 aggregates and 1400+ SAT or 32+ ACT scores are competitive for the Presidential tier. Renewal requires a 3.0 cumulative GPA at the end of every academic year at Binghamton.

Standard undergraduate tuition is USD 28,970 (INR 27.39 Lakhs). A Presidential award cuts this to roughly USD 21,000 (INR 19.85 Lakhs), before living cost offsets. For a fuller cost breakdown, see the Binghamton University Admissions guide.


Binghamton University Scholarships for PG / Master’s Students

Graduate funding at Binghamton runs primarily through Departmental Assistantships awarded by academic units. Teaching and research assistantships cover full tuition plus a living stipend, pushing the net cost to nearly zero.

Scholarship / AssistantshipAmountEligibilityDeadline
Graduate Teaching Assistantship (TA)Full tuition waiver + USD 18,000 to USD 22,000 stipend (INR 17.01 to INR 20.79 Lakhs)Admitted master’s students in CS, Math and Engineering departmentsJanuary 15, 2027 (Fall 2027 priority)
Graduate Research Assistantship (RA)Full tuition waiver + USD 20,000 to USD 25,000 stipend (INR 18.90 to INR 23.63 Lakhs)Faculty-nominated based on research fit and prior workRolling; tentative December 15, 2026 for early consideration
Watson School FellowshipsUSD 5,000 to USD 15,000 tuition credit (INR 4.73 to INR 14.18 Lakhs)Watson College of Engineering master’s applicants with GPA 3.5+January 15, 2027 (Fall 2027 cycle)
School of Management Merit AwardUSD 5,000 to USD 10,000 (INR 4.73 to INR 9.45 Lakhs)MBA and MS Accounting applicants with GMAT 650+ or GRE 320+March 1, 2027 (MBA Round 3)
Departmental Tuition ScholarshipPartial tuition, up to 50% of the base rateVaries by department; assigned at the admission decisionRolling; tentative April 15, 2027

Watson College houses popular tracks like MS Computer Science and MS Electrical and Computer Engineering. It funds most PhD candidates and a smaller share of MS students through RAships.

Reddit Insight: Indian MS Computer Science students on r/gradadmissions report that roughly 30% of Binghamton CS assistantships go to first-year international students. Most awards are confirmed only after arriving on campus in August. Applying early plus reaching out directly to faculty by December improves conversion.


India-Specific Scholarships at Binghamton University

Binghamton University does not run an India-only scholarship program at present. Instead, Indian applicants qualify for two overlapping funding streams: internal merit awards and country-neutral graduate assistantships.

Award RouteValueWho QualifiesHow to Apply
Automatic Merit Consideration (UG)Presidential to Dean’s tiers, USD 2,000 to USD 7,500 (INR 1.89 to INR 7.09 Lakhs)Indian Class 12 board students with 85%+ aggregateNo separate form; complete admission application by April 1, 2027
Graduate Departmental AssistantshipFull tuition waiver + stipend of INR 17.01 to INR 23.63 LakhsIndian applicants admitted to MS programs in CS, ECE, Math or PhysicsTick the assistantship box on the graduate application by January 15, 2027
Alumni-Funded AwardsUSD 1,000 to USD 3,000 (INR 94,500 to INR 2.84 Lakhs)Enrolled Indian students identified via departmental nominationAwarded after enrollment; no external application

Indian students often combine an internal merit award with an external Indian-government scholarship. This stacking approach pushes total funding above USD 25,000 (INR 23.63 Lakhs) for the strongest candidates. Details on the external options appear in the next two sections.

Reddit Insight: Indian applicants on r/IndiansAbroad flag that Binghamton rarely offers full-tuition scholarships to international undergraduates. Most report a scholarship of USD 3,000 to USD 5,000 (INR 2.84 to INR 4.73 Lakhs). Families still budget INR 20+ Lakhs per year in tuition alone.


Binghamton University PhD Scholarships

PhD candidates at Binghamton University receive full funding as standard practice. Every admitted doctoral student in Watson College and most Harpur College departments gets a five-year support package covering tuition and living costs.

  • Full tuition waiver: INR 22.49 to INR 27.74 Lakhs per year
  • Living stipend: USD 20,000 to USD 26,000 (INR 18.90 to INR 24.57 Lakhs) per year
  • Guaranteed duration: 5 years, subject to satisfactory academic progress
  • Weekly commitment: 20 hours of teaching or research duties
PhD AwardValue (per year)DurationDeadline
Doctoral Teaching AssistantshipFull tuition + USD 20,000 stipend (INR 18.90 Lakhs)Guaranteed 5 years; renewable annuallyDecember 15, 2026 for Fall 2027
Doctoral Research AssistantshipFull tuition + USD 22,000 to USD 26,000 stipend (INR 20.79 to INR 24.57 Lakhs)Guaranteed 5 years; grant-fundedRolling; tentative January 5, 2027
Clifford D. Clark Diversity FellowshipUSD 5,000 supplement (INR 4.73 Lakhs) on top of TA/RA1 to 3 years; underrepresented applicantsJanuary 15, 2027
Dissertation Year FellowshipUSD 25,000 (INR 23.63 Lakhs)Final year of dissertation writingMarch 1, 2027 (tentative)

Indian PhD candidates in engineering, computer science and life sciences typically receive full funding worth over USD 45,000 (INR 42.53 Lakhs) yearly. This bundle combines tuition, health insurance and stipend. The trade-off is a 20-hour weekly teaching or research obligation.

For a fuller view of doctoral admissions, see the Binghamton University Programs list.


External Government Scholarships for Binghamton University Students

Indian students frequently pair Binghamton’s internal awards with external Indian government and private trust funding. These external scholarships apply to any accredited US university and often cover the remaining tuition gap.

ScholarshipValueWho QualifiesDeadline
Fulbright-Nehru Master’s FellowshipFull tuition + stipend + travel (worth USD 60,000+ or INR 56.7 Lakhs)Indian citizens with 55%+ bachelor’s and 3 years of work experienceMay 15, 2027 (tentative for 2028 intake)
Inlaks Shivdasani ScholarshipUp to USD 100,000 (INR 94.5 Lakhs)Indian citizens under 30 with a first-class bachelor’s degreeApril 15, 2027 (tentative)
JN Tata Endowment Loan ScholarshipINR 10 Lakhs semi-grant, partly repayableIndian graduates going abroad for higher educationMarch 31, 2027 (tentative)
KC Mahindra ScholarshipINR 10 Lakhs interest-free loanIndian graduate students admitted to top US universitiesMarch 31, 2027 (tentative)
Aga Khan Foundation ISP50% grant plus 50% loan; up to USD 40,000 (INR 37.80 Lakhs)Indian graduate applicants under 30 with financial needMarch 31, 2027 (tentative annual cycle)
Rotary Peace FellowshipFull tuition + stipend (USD 75,000+ or INR 70.88 Lakhs)Indian professionals in peace or development fieldsMay 15, 2027 for the 2028 cohort

Fulbright-Nehru remains the most prestigious external route. Its selection ratio hovers below 5%, but recipients often stack it with a Binghamton assistantship for a fully funded degree.

Explore More: Binghamton University Overview | Binghamton Ranking | Binghamton Acceptance Rate


Binghamton University Scholarships: Frequently Asked Questions

Ques. Can an Indian student stack scholarships for full funding at Binghamton?

Ans. Yes, at the master’s and PhD levels. A Graduate Research Assistantship of USD 25,000 (INR 23.63 Lakhs) stacked with a Fulbright-Nehru award covers full tuition, living costs and a surplus stipend. Undergraduates rarely reach full funding. The best stack is a Presidential Scholarship of USD 7,500 (INR 7.09 Lakhs) plus an external trust award of USD 10,000 (INR 9.45 Lakhs). This leaves roughly USD 11,000 (INR 10.40 Lakhs) in tuition to self-fund.

Ques. When should Indian applicants apply for Binghamton scholarships?

Ans. Undergraduate scholarship consideration is automatic when you submit the admission application by April 1, 2027 for Fall 2027. Graduate assistantship decisions favour applications received by January 15, 2027. External Indian trust deadlines cluster between March and May, so plan the two tracks in parallel from December onwards.

Ques. Do I need a separate scholarship application at Binghamton University?

Ans. No, for internal merit scholarships. Undergraduate and graduate applicants are automatically reviewed for all internal awards once the admission form is submitted. You must tick the assistantship checkbox on graduate applications to be considered for TA and RA funding. External awards such as Fulbright-Nehru, Inlaks and JN Tata require separate applications on their respective portals.

Ques. What GPA and test scores do Indian students need for the Presidential Scholarship?

Ans. Indian applicants typically need 90%+ in Class 12 board exams plus a 1400+ SAT or 32+ ACT score. The Presidential Scholarship is highly selective; roughly the top 5% of admitted international students receive it. Renewal requires a 3.0 cumulative GPA at the end of every academic year at Binghamton.

Ques. Does the scholarship cover living costs in Vestal, New York?

Ans. Undergraduate merit awards cover tuition only, not the USD 16,000 to USD 18,000 (INR 15.12 to INR 17.01 Lakhs) yearly housing and food estimate. Graduate assistantship stipends of USD 20,000 to USD 25,000 (INR 18.90 to INR 23.63 Lakhs) cover Vestal living costs comfortably. Off-campus rent in Vestal averages USD 800 monthly (INR 75,600).

Ques. Is the Fulbright-Nehru Fellowship a strong route for Binghamton applicants?

Ans. Yes, for master’s and PhD candidates. Fulbright-Nehru covers full tuition and stipend, worth over USD 60,000 (INR 56.7 Lakhs) per year, and is portable to any accredited US university including Binghamton. Selection ratio is under 5%, so treat it as a stretch application alongside applying directly to a Graduate Departmental Assistantship at Binghamton.

Scholarships offered

QS Connect Master’s Scholarship


  • International Student Eligible: Yes
  • Amount: $5,000
  • Type: Merit-Based
  • Level of Study: Master
  • Number of Scholarships: 1

BL Mandhana Scholarships


  • International Student Eligible: Yes
  • Amount: $10,000
  • Type: Merit-Based
  • Level of Study: Bachelor
  • Number of Scholarships: 1

Go Clean Scholarship


  • International Student Eligible: Yes
  • Amount: $3,500
  • Type: Merit-Based
  • Level of Study: Bachelor
  • Number of Scholarships: 1

Business Administration Scholarships


  • International Student Eligible: No
  • Amount: Variable Amount
  • Type: Merit-Based
  • Level of Study: Bachelor
  • Number of Scholarships: N/A

Novus Biological Scholarship Program


  • International Student Eligible: Yes
  • Amount: $1,500
  • Type: Merit-Based
  • Level of Study: Associate
  • Number of Scholarships: 1

Washington DC Scholarships


  • International Student Eligible: Yes
  • Amount: Variable Amount
  • Type: Merit-Based
  • Level of Study: Bachelor
  • Number of Scholarships: N/A
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YO
7.0 /10

Scholarship

  • I did not receive any scholarships. There were some scholarships on ethnicity, but not sure of it completely.
  • I did not receive any scholarships
  • One of my known batchmates received a scholarship of about $1000 after admission, which was adjusted to his first semester fees
  • No idea, as that number was never disclosed publicly to us, nor the amount of it

  • Since on campus was expensive i took off-campus housing. There were many whatsapp and fb groups and from there i found an apartment to rent
  • My monthly rent was $400 excluding wifi
  • Since I am vegetarian, finding vegetarian roommates to share the apartment was the most difficult
  • Yes, university have whatsapp groups always start there. FB are great but there are lot of scammers too so be sure of it before making any payment
  • About a 40 min bus drive; Most of them stay off campus near downtown.

academic: 8/10
faculty: 8/10
infrastructure: 8/10
accomodation: 6/10
placement: 6/10
extracurricular: 6/10

AN
2.0 /10

  • Whatsapp group. You can also use this university website for off-campus accommodations. 450 USD per month; all utilities is included in this: gas, electricity, water, internet, etc.

academic: 2/10
faculty: 2/10
infrastructure: 2/10
accomodation: 2/10
placement: 2/10
extracurricular: 2/10

CT

Scholarship

  • I was offered a scholarship (USD 1000) but i deferred my application to the next semester. So it got nulled. Most of the students got it during the covid period. Those who gets research role/ Teaching Assistant/Research Assistant/Graduate Assistant, their tuition cost gets paid by University which could be ~70% of the total semester cost. but it's quite competitive to get a Research/Teaching Assistant job.

  • Masters students have to choose off campus. I sublet a room from a friend i made during the application process. I used to pay $350/month for rent. There are many websites, apartments.com, rent college pads. There are many property managers in Binghamton. My accommodation was 3-4 miles away. I had to take the campus bus. It used to reach in 10-15 minutes.

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academic: 10/10
faculty: 10/10
infrastructure: 10/10
accomodation: 8/10
placement: 2/10
extracurricular: 10/10

DM
9.3 /10

Scholarship

  • Yes, $1000. It was a Watson scholarship and has competitive-profile-based evaluation criteria.
  • $1000 scholarship, usually received by most of the new students.
  • Also, Watson Institute of Systems Excellence I received a Research Project Assistantship (RPA) under the Watson Institute for Systems Excellence (WISE).
  • With this position:
    • $24,000/year tuition is waived
    • You receive a monthly stipend
    • You get to work directly with a company on real-world projects
    • I’m currently working with one such company and have gained valuable experience.
    • eligibility criteria: must be a student of the industrial engineering department and have a relevant background based on the open position.

  • For finding the accommodation, there is not just one thing that helped. I found a group where all Binghamton Students for Fall '24 have finalised their university.
  • Students from Mumbai Pune contacted each other and likewise, we made a group of 8 and started to hunt for houses
  • We used apartments.com, zillow, and a few others which had renting available posts from direct owners. Using that, we found an owner, got a virtual tour of the house and finalized it before flying to US (Note: all after the visa was approved)
  • There are few other agents (no broking from students) that had accommodations. (Amikus)
  • More details can be found in the binghamton website too.

academic: 10/10
faculty: 10/10
infrastructure: 10/10
accomodation: 8/10
placement: 8/10
extracurricular: 10/10

CM

Scholarship

  • One of my friends got a Gajwani Fellowship, but I have not received any scholarship or any other kind of financial aid. Since it's a state university and the fees are already low compared to other universities, Binghamton doesn't give many scholarships to international students, but there can be some options or benefits that I might not have explored.

  • On-campus housing is not allowed for graduate students. Off-campus housing is the only option. There are many people who sublease their apartments, post messages on social media, agencies that provide housing, etc. Finding accommodation is not very difficult in the city.
  • The monthly rent starts at $430 and goes up to $650, including all utilities.
  • I didn't face any challenge, and finding accommodation was also pretty smooth for me.
  • Recommendations for future students are to not sign a lease, come here in July, take a sublease, and then look for properties. 1 month is enough to find yourself a good space to live.
  •  It's a 15-minute drive from my place to the university. All students live in the permitted housing zone for students, so everyone lives in the same area, especially Indian students.
     

academic: 10/10
faculty: 10/10
infrastructure: 10/10
accomodation: 10/10
placement: 8/10
extracurricular: 10/10

Scholarship

  • Yes, I received a $1000 scholarship for having a good GPA in my undergrad, it's called watson graduate funding.
  • Not all batchmates received this scholarship, university has limitations for such funding. Some friends got TA and RA and are being funded by University which can be considered as a scholarship.
  • On an average 80 students received this scholarship.

  • I found my accommodation in a WhatsApp group created by Binghamton University students. Specifically for accommodation. 
  • Monthly rent was $475 including utilities but during winter it goes up to $520.
  • Just look for a place near the grocery store and bus stop.
  • My house is 15 min to campus via bus and most of the Indian students stay near Main Street. If you manage to get car then it's 10 min.

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academic: 8/10
faculty: 8/10
infrastructure: 10/10
accomodation: 10/10
placement: 8/10
extracurricular: 10/10

AS
9.0 /10

Scholarship

  • Yes - Initial Dean's list scholarship of USD 1000 upon confirming admission
  • The above was given  to all students who confirmed admission before April month for Fall 2022 semester
  • Received Teaching assistant on-campus employment which covered 1 semester tuition fees + health insurance + stipend of USD 7000 (Total USD 17000 approximately)
  • Received dining services scholarship of USD 2000 spread across 2 semesters

  • I found accommodation through an online platform associated to university and real estate agents. I lived off-campus. My monthly rent averaged around USD 450-500 which included personal room, furniture, TV, wifi, kitchen, electricity, water.
  • The key challenge was to find housing through reliable sources to trust, safe neighborhood, ease of commute to the university, affordable cost. My accommodation is 25 mins away from the university using university transport bus.

academic: 8/10
faculty: 10/10
infrastructure: 10/10
accomodation: 8/10
placement: 8/10
extracurricular: 10/10

KM
10.0 /10

Scholarship

  • Yes , fully funded scholarships are available , depending on your merit and official Ielts and GRE scores.
  • Not everyone receives scholarship it completely depends on how you need that + how your academic scores are.
  • There is no other criteria for that , you can just meet financial advisor in person or via email and ask them if you have any questions

  • Join telegram or facebook groups of any university. You will find people there who help you finding apartments whether its sublease or whether its some agency who will help find you safe homes
  • Monthly rent is 400-450$ including utilities + everything for fully furnished (washer , dryer , tv , oven , dish washer and what not)
  • No challenges encountered there are lot of people you can find on LinkedIn in who are studying currently or who are passed out from any university you going in. Ask them they wont refuse to help you
  • For accomodations , just find it between 400-475 $ for my city . Going above that amount is just foolishness because you can easily find a very good apartment in the same range.
  • My accommodation is 3 miles away. But here that's not a case because every 20-25 minutes , public transport and university buses are running (free of cost)

academic: 10/10
faculty: 10/10
infrastructure: 10/10
accomodation: 10/10
placement: 10/10
extracurricular: 10/10

MP
9.3 /10

Scholarship

  • I received a Watson scholarship of $1000 which is given to all the students joining the university irrespective of anything or any criteria
  • I haven't heard from any other friends or batch mates receiving a scholarship other than the Watson scholarship of $1000
  • As far as I know every student joining the university as a engineering masters student receives the Watson scholarship

  • I have used the Binghamton housing groups on Facebook, while also looking for real estate agents and connected with students studying at the university for options regarding accommodation
  • My monthly rent was $425 and it included facilities like electricity, water, gas, wifi, heater/AC and it was a furnished house with all the equipment like having a bed, cupboard, closet, a table and a chair in every room while also having basic necessary things like oven, gas stove, fridge, a tv in the house
  • It would take a 10-15 min drive to the campus. Most of the Indian students stay at the west side of Binghamton

academic: 10/10
faculty: 10/10
infrastructure: 10/10
accomodation: 10/10
placement: 6/10
extracurricular: 10/10

Scholarship

  • Scholarships are provided in the form of teaching assistant and research assistant. There are other type scholarships for undergrads which I'm not aware of.
  • I did not received any scholarship while getting an admit, but most of students got $1000 waived off from their fees as scholarship.
  • I was fully funded($11k waived off in tuition + received stipend) in my 3rd semester as a Teaching assistant.
     

  • I find my accommodation through - whatsapp groups
  • The monthly rent for your accommodation, and facilities were included-$450/month
  • Challenges I encountered while finding or securing your accommodation -Nothing. It was smooth. Students are helpful here.
  • Based on my experience, i recommend for future students seeking accommodation – Start searching early to get good accommodation.
  • Quite far my accommodation from the college campus- 3 - 4 miles, but College bus will be available at regular intervals.
     

academic: 8/10
faculty: 8/10
infrastructure: 8/10
accomodation: 8/10
placement: 8/10
extracurricular: 8/10

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