At a glance
- Offered by: United States-India Educational Foundation (USIEF)
- Worth: Tuition, living costs, J-1 visa support, round-trip airfare and accident and sickness cover, for one to two years
- Levels: Postgraduate
- Deadline: Usually opens in spring and closes around 1 July, more than a year before the course starts
Who can apply
- Indian citizen resident in India
- Equivalent of a US bachelor's degree (a four-year degree or a three-year degree plus a master's) with at least 55%
- At least three years of full-time professional experience in the field
- Commitment to return to India after the fellowship
How to apply
- Check the current list of eligible fields on the USIEF site
- Submit the online application with essays, references and transcripts before the deadline
- Shortlisted applicants are interviewed; USIEF then handles US university placement
A word from our counsellors
Competitive scholarships reward a clear story: what you have done, what you will study and what you will do with it. Start your essays at least six weeks before the deadline and ask someone who knows the scholarship to read them.
Always check the provider's official website for the current round. Details can change between years.