Fulbright-Nehru International Fellowship

Fulbright-Nehru International Fellowship
Description	Awarded for academic excellence and leadership in cultural exchange
Country	India and the United States
Presented by	United States-India Educational Foundation
Website	www.usief.org.in

The Fulbright-Nehru International Fellowship is a prestigious scholarship program that facilitates cultural exchange and academic collaboration between India and the United States. Named after Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India, and U.S. Senator J. William Fulbright, the program supports Indian students and scholars in their pursuit of higher education in various fields at U.S. institutions. ^{[1] [2] [3]}

Program overview

The Fulbright-Nehru Fellowship aims to strengthen mutual understanding between the peoples of India and the United States through academic and cultural exchange. ^[4] Participants are selected to study, research, and teach in a wide range of disciplines at U.S. institutions. ^{[5] [6] [7]}

Eligibility

Candidates must: ^[8]

• Hold a degree equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree from a recognized Indian university with at least 55% marks.
• Demonstrate leadership qualities and a history of community service.
• Have a minimum of three years of professional work experience.
• Meet the English language proficiency requirements necessary for U.S. college and university admissions.

Application process

Applicants go through a multi-stage selection process: ^[9]

1. Complete an online application and attach necessary documentation.
2. Undergo academic and professional review by experts in their chosen field.
3. Participate in interviews if shortlisted.
4. Await final selection and notification by the USIEF.

Benefits

Fellows receive: ^[10]

• J-1 visa support for studying in the U.S.
• Round-trip airfare from their home city to the host institution.
• Funding for tuition and related academic fees.
• A living stipend.
• Accident and sickness coverage in accordance with U.S. Government guidelines.

External links

• Official website
• Fulbright Program

References

1. "Annual competition begins for Fulbright-Nehru, other fellowships; check details". The Indian Express. 2024-01-30. Retrieved 2024-06-13.
2. "Explore lesser-known scholarships for Indian students aspiring to study in USA". The Times of India. 2023-08-28. ISSN   0971-8257 . Retrieved 2024-06-13.
3. India, The Hans (2023-04-27). "Visakhapatnam: Seminar on Fulbright-Nehru Fellowship organised". www.thehansindia.com. Retrieved 2024-06-13.
4. Correspondent, D. C. (2024-02-02). "USIEF Announces 2025–2026 Fulbright-Nehru Fellowships". www.deccanchronicle.com. Retrieved 2024-06-13.{{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
5. Today, Telangana (2024-03-02). "Destination USA: All about Fulbright-Nehru fellowships for 2025–26". Telangana Today. Retrieved 2024-06-13.
6. "It's time to apply for Fulbright fellowships 2025–26 | All you need to know". Onmanorama. Retrieved 2024-06-13.
7. "NU registrar gets Fulbright fellowship". The Times of India. 2024-06-13. ISSN   0971-8257 . Retrieved 2024-06-13.
8. "USIEF Opens Applications for Fulbright-Nehru Fellowships for Indian Citizens". The Times of India. 2024-03-07. ISSN   0971-8257 . Retrieved 2024-06-13.
9. "Top scholarship programmes for Indian students planning to study abroad". The Indian Express. 2024-01-01. Retrieved 2024-06-13.
10. "Want to study in the US? Consider Fulbright-Nehru Master's Fellowships to fund your education". The Economic Times. 2023-03-27. ISSN   0013-0389 . Retrieved 2024-06-13.