Fulbright-Nehru Master’s Fellowships

The Fulbright-Nehru Master’s Fellowships are designed for outstanding Indians residing in India to pursue a master’s degree program at selected U.S. colleges and universities in the areas of Arts and Culture Management including Heritage Conservation and Museum Studies; Environmental Science/Studies; Higher Education Administration; International Legal Studies; Public Health; Urban and Regional Planning; and Women’s Studies/Gender Studies. These fellowships are for highly motivated individuals who demonstrate leadership qualities, have completed the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor’s degree, have at least three years professional work experience, and are committed to return and contribute to their communities. The fellowships are for one to two years.

Benefits of the Fulbright-Nehru Master’s Fellowships:

• J-1 visa support
• Round-trip economy class air travel from fellow’s home city to the host institution in the U.S
• Funding for tuition and fees, living and related costs
• Accident and sickness coverage per U.S. Government guidelines
• USIEF funding may not cover all costs and the scholar may need to supplement grant benefits with other resources

Required Eligibility and Conditions for Applying Fulbright-Nehru Master’s Fellowships:

• The applicant must be a citizen of India.
• The applicant must be a resident of India at the time of applying. No application will be accepted from Indians residing, working or studying outside of India
• Applicant have a high level of academic/professional achievement
• Demonstrate proficiency in the English language to undertake the proposed project/programme and adjust to life in the US
• Have taken the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and have scored the set minimum score required by different Fellowship programmes
• If shortlisted for an interview, must appear in person for interview at the USIEF office in New Delhi
• Should be in good health
• Should not be applying for or holding permanent residence (green card) in the United States
• Should give an undertaking to return to India on the completion of the fellowship

Document Required for Applying Fulbright-Nehru Master’s Fellowships: 

1. Bio Page of Passport
2. Writing Sample
3. TOFEL/GRE score card
4. Master’s Employer’s Endorsement Form
5. Master’s Applicant Annexure
6. Curriculum vitae
7. Scanned copies of mark sheets or transcripts and diploma/degree certificates;
8. Scanned copies of proof of work/professional experience
9. Three reference letters

Application Procedure:

1. Application and form filling instructions can be downloaded from USIEF’s official site http://www.usief.org.in/Fulbright-Nehru-Fellowships.aspx
2. Application filled should submitted online and upload all the documents

Contact Details:

1. The applicant can contact to following address: United States-India Educational Foundation, 12 Hailey Road, New Delhi 110 001
2. Telephone No.: +91-11-4209-0909/2332-8944
3. Fax: +91-11-2332-9718
4. Email ID: masters@usief.org.in

References & Details:

1. For more details regarding documents and other help please visit official website:
2. http://www.usief.org.in/Fulbright-Nehru-Fellowships.aspx
3. http://www.usief.org.in/index.aspx