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Tamil Nadu Teen Secures ₹3.55 Crore Scholarship to Brown University
✍️ India Today
🗓 09 Aug 2026, 06:03 PM
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A 17‑year‑old student from Tamil Nadu has been awarded a scholarship worth ₹3.55 crore to pursue studies at Brown University in the United States.
A 17‑year‑old student from Tamil Nadu has been granted a scholarship worth ₹3.55 crore to study at Brown University in the United States. The award, announced by the university’s admissions office, covers tuition, living expenses and travel costs for the duration of the student’s undergraduate program.
The scholarship is part of Brown’s international outreach initiative, which aims to attract high‑potential students from emerging economies. The recipient, whose name has not been disclosed, will join the university’s incoming class in the fall semester.
Brown University officials said the student’s academic record and extracurricular achievements made her a standout candidate. The award is expected to provide a significant boost to her educational prospects and serve as an inspiration for other Indian students.
The announcement has been welcomed by education experts who note that such financial support can help bridge the gap for talented students who might otherwise be unable to afford overseas study.
The student will begin her studies in September, with the scholarship covering all costs through the end of her degree program.
The scholarship is part of Brown’s international outreach initiative, which aims to attract high‑potential students from emerging economies. The recipient, whose name has not been disclosed, will join the university’s incoming class in the fall semester.
Brown University officials said the student’s academic record and extracurricular achievements made her a standout candidate. The award is expected to provide a significant boost to her educational prospects and serve as an inspiration for other Indian students.
The announcement has been welcomed by education experts who note that such financial support can help bridge the gap for talented students who might otherwise be unable to afford overseas study.
The student will begin her studies in September, with the scholarship covering all costs through the end of her degree program.