Fulbright-Nehru Master’s Fellowships
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The Fulbright-Nehru Master's Fellowships is a scholarship program that offers funding for Indian students to pursue a master's degree at selected colleges and universities in the US. The fellowship provides funds for tuition fees, airfare, living expenses, and health insurance for up to two years of study. Recipients of the fellowship will get all their expenses sponsored by the United States - India Educational Foundation (USIEF).
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Scholarship details |
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Offered by |
United States - India Educational Foundation (USIEF) |
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Amount granted |
Variable |
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Type of scholarship |
Merit & Need based |
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Level of program |
Graduate |
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Deadline |
May 14, 2025 |
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International students |
Indian students |
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Official URL |
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Other than the tuition and additional fees, the Fulbright-Nehru Fellowships are also beneficial for the following areas of expenses:
Living expenses
J-1 visa support
Round-trip economy class travel to and from the US
Sickness coverage
Eligible fields of study: Arts and Culture Management including Heritage Conservation and Museum Studies, Economics, Environmental Science/Studies, Higher Education Administration, International Affairs, International Legal Studies, Journalism and Mass Communication, Public Administration, Public Health, Urban and Regional Planning, Women’s Studies/Gender Studies
Have completed the equivalent of a US bachelor’s degree - a four-year bachelor’s, master’s, or PG Diploma
At least 55% marks in the last qualified exam
Minimum 3 years of work experience (paid, full-time)
Should demonstrate experience in leadership and community service
Should not have degrees from the US
The application process of the Fulbright Nehru Fellowship is online and involves the following steps:
Go to the official website and create an account to start an application.
Read the instructions carefully and apply.
Have documents to be submitted at hand before applying.
Apply here for Fulbright-Nehru Master’s Fellowships.
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May 15, 2025 |
Application Deadline |
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End June 2025 |
Review of applications |
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End July 2025 |
USIEF informs the applicants about the review outcome |
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End August 2025 |
Interviews of short-listed candidates |
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End August 2025 |
USIEF notifies principal and alternate nominees. Nominees take tests (such as TOEFL and GRE) |
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October 2025 |
USIEF forwards applications of recommended candidates to the U.S. for J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board (FFSB) approval and placement |
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March/April 2026 |
USIEF notifies the finalists about the FFSB approval |
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May/June 2026 |
Pre-Departure Orientation |
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July/August 2026 |
Pre-academic training in the U.S. (if required) |
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August/September 2026 |
Degree program begins |
The documents required to apply for a Fulbright - Nehru Master’s Fellowship are listed below. Document requirements can vary for different fields of study.
CV/ Resume
Objective of research/study
Personal statement
Writing sample
Portfolio, if required
Academic certificates
Work experience proof
Three reference letters
Agreement with the US university
Employer’s endorsement for employed applicants
Test scores (IELTS/TOEFL etc., if applicable)
FN Masters applicant annexure
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Scholarship type
Merit based
Benefits Worth
Variable
Country
United States
Course Level
Undergrad
Scholarship type
Merit & Need based
Benefits Worth
Variable
Country
United States
Course Level
Phd
Scholarship type
Need and Merit based
Benefits Worth
₹ 8,558,324
USD 100,000
Country
Multiple Countries
Course Level
Masters
The selection process for Fulbright - Nehru Master’s Fellowship involves reviewing the application and an interview.
Beneficiaries of the fellowship are selected based on academic merit, the strength of the proposed project, communication skills, etc.
A team of experts will review all applications and recommend the top-performing ones.
The recommended candidates will appear for an interview with the USIEF National Selection Committee.
The selection process will be between June - October
In India, the USIEF has headquarters in New Delhi and regional offices in Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Mumbai.
The application process for the 2025-2026 academic year has begun on January 30, 2024.
There is no age limit for Nehru Fulbright Fellowships.
The Nehru Fulbright Fellowships application is online.
There is no restriction on the field of study for Nehru Fulbright Fellowships. Students can choose an area of study that matches their interests.
Depending on the course and grant, students need to submit 2 - 3 letters of reference.
It takes 3 - 4 months after the deadline to review the applications.
Yes, students can apply for Fulbright-Nehru Master’s Fellowships again if their application was rejected in the previous year.
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