$1,000,000 in Scholarships: A Collective Achievement by the Students of Texas International Academy to Study BTech in the USA

• Texas International Academy (TIA) is one of the first intermediate colleges to integrate SAT, IELTS, and TOEFL preparation with the intermediate syllabus and achieve scholarships for studying BTech abroad.
• A student from the 2024 batch achieved a remarkable scholarship of $120,000 to study BTech at Saint Louis University.
• TIA plans to expand its presence by establishing additional branches in Hyderabad and launching into new cities.

Hyderabad – Students of Texas International Academy (TIA), an Intermediate College in Hyderabad, have achieved a remarkable milestone by collectively securing $1,000,000 in scholarships to pursue BTech at some of the prestigious universities in the United States.

Despite the exceptional academic standards offered by U.S. engineering schools, the path to these prestigious institutions is often perceived as an uphill battle for many Indian students, deterred by the assumption that BTech abroad is an expensive endeavor. Texas International Academy has disproved this preconceived notion with their students securing scholarships as high as $120,000. Notably, some of the prestigious universities where students secured these scholarships include California State University, the University of Arizona, Miami University, and San Francisco State University.

TIA has been able to achieve this primarily due to two key reasons:

1. Initiating Early Preparation:

TIA students start preparing for study abroad from the first year of intermediate itself. This includes training for the SAT, a crucial entrance exam to study BTech in the US, as well as preparation for language exams like IELTS and TOEFL. It also involves profile-building activities like internships, research projects, and NGO work to stand out from a heap of scholarship applications.

1. Domain Expertise:

TIA was founded by the minds behind Texas Review, an overseas education consultancy with over a decade of experience. This association enables TIA’s students to focus solely on academics while the consultants at Texas Review navigate the complexities of the visa and admission process.

Rajesh Dasari, founder of Texas Review overseas education consultancy seeks to leverage his decade of industry experience to enable Indian students to pursue B.Tech abroad after class 12. Thus, Texas International Academy was born in 2022 offering integrated programs that combine intermediate education with study-abroad preparation.

Commending the students’ remarkable achievements, Mr. Dasari believes that the abundance of prestigious scholarships makes overseas education increasingly accessible for Indian students after intermediate education.

“The true essence of studying abroad is not just about increased job opportunities but about building a global network. At the same time, the real constraint to studying abroad isn’t the financial aspect but rather the lack of awareness about scholarships. However, awareness alone can’t get the work done but a systematic approach backed by expertise does” Mr. Dasari asserted.

Below are key factors contributing to the success of TIA students in securing scholarships.

• University Scholarship Database: Searching countless university websites for scholarships is extremely time-consuming. TIA’s vast university scholarship database allows students to shortlist options based on preferred course and destination. Customized action plans are then created as per individual preferences, saving time for focused preparation.
• Academic Performance: Good scores in Intermediate Public Examinations (IPE), SAT, IELTS, and TOEFL significantly increase the chances of obtaining scholarships. TIA adopts an integrated study-abroad curriculum that provides resources and support to help students secure scholarships at prestigious universities.
• Profile Building: TIA’s approach to profile building trains students to participate in internships, research projects, and extracurricular activities alongside academics. This aids in crafting impressive resumes, statements of purpose, and recommendation letters. After the first year of intermediate, students attend an International Study Tour at a US university, earning a certificate that elevates their profile-building, providing an exceptional competitive edge.

Apart from the factors outlined above, another significant aspect contributing to the seamless scholarship acquisition is TIA’s partnerships with over 150 universities abroad.

Influence of Scholarships on Future Study Abroad Opportunities:

Indian students comprised 57% of total international undergraduate admissions in the US last year. This indicates Gen-Z’s inclination towards overseas studies. The availability of diverse scholarships is expected to further drive this trend, leading to a rise in Indian students opting for UG courses abroad.

TIA’s Vision for Future Educational Excellence:

TIA plans to expand its presence by establishing new branches in Hyderabad along with its current locations in Madhapur, Dilsukhnagar, and Quthbullapur. TIA also aims to extend its reach to other cities.