Scholarship opportunities for Indian students who wish to study in the United States
There are several scholarship opportunities for Indian students who wish to study in the United States. Some of the most notable include:
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Fulbright-Nehru Student Fellowship: This scholarship is offered by the Indian and U.S. governments and covers tuition, airfare, and living expenses for graduate-level study in the U.S.
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The United States-India Educational Foundation (USIEF) Scholarships: These scholarships are offered to Indian students who wish to pursue undergraduate, graduate, or post-graduate studies in the U.S.
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The Tata Scholarship: This scholarship is offered by the Tata Group and covers tuition and living expenses for undergraduate or graduate study at select universities in the U.S.
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The American Association of University Women (AAUW) International Fellowship: This scholarship is offered to women pursuing graduate or post-graduate studies in the U.S.
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The Institute of International Education (IIE) Fulbright-Hays DDRA Fellowship: This fellowship is offered to Indian students who wish to pursue doctoral research in the U.S.
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The Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation Scholarships: This scholarship is offered to Indian students who wish to pursue undergraduate or graduate studies in the U.S., Europe, or the UK.
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The American India Foundation William J Clinton Fellowship for Service in India: This scholarship is offered to Indian students who wish to pursue graduate or post-graduate studies in the U.S. and then return to India to work in the non-profit sector.
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The Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans: This scholarship is offered to immigrant students or children of immigrants who wish to pursue graduate studies in the U.S.
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The Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Program: This scholarship is offered to U.S. citizen students who wish to pursue graduate studies in international affairs and then work for the U.S. government.
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The Global Undergraduate Exchange Program (Global UGRAD): This scholarship is offered by U.S. Department of State and covers tuition, room, board, and other expenses for one semester of undergraduate study in the U.S.
It's worth noting that many universities in the US also offer scholarships to international students based on academic merit, financial need, and other factors. It is worth researching what scholarships are available for the specific university and program you are interested in.
