With the growing demand for Data Analysts in the business world, a Master’s in Data Science has undoubtedly become one of the most lucrative and sought-after degrees. However, the cost of pursuing such a program is very high and invariably, quite discouraging. But there is good news! Several universities in the United States offer scholarships to international students who seek to pursue a Master’s degree in Data Science. Some of these universities grant as much as full tuition scholarships. Below is a list of some of such institutions.
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1.) Stanford University, Stanford, California.
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This university fully funds up to 100 students each year for the two-year Master’s degree program in Data Science. In addition, it grants each student a $15,000 personal endowment and also covers living expenses and health insurance.
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2.) Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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This university offers full-tuition scholarships for a 12-month accelerated M.Sc. program in Data Science.
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3.) University of California (UC), Berkeley
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This University’s Master of Information and Data Science (MIDS) program runs for only 12 months and grants full funding to about 40% of its admits. A living stipend is also provided.
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4.) Northwestern University, Chicago.
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This university offers full-tuition scholarships for its 10-month Master’s program in Analytics to about 20% of admitted students.
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5.) Cornell University, Ithaca, New York.
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This university grants Graduate Fellowships with fully funded tuition fees and living expenses to incoming students for its Master of Information Science (specialization in Data Science) program.
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6.) Northeastern University, Boston.
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This university awards scholarships (full tuition) and Fellowships (half tuition) for its Master of Science in Analytics program.
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7.) Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta.
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This university provides a full-tuition scholarship for its Online Master of Science in Analytics degree.
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To apply, visit the individual official websites of the above universities for more information.
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All the best!