Fulbright-Nehru Master's Fellowship
Full funding for Indian students to study in the USA
Fulbright
Postgraduate
Full Funding
USA
15 May 2026
International
Eligibility
Indian citizens with 3+ years work experience and a bachelor's degree
70
Any
Postgraduate
100
Eligibility Criteria
- Indian citizen residing in India
- Bachelor's degree from a recognized Indian university with minimum 55%
- 3+ years of professional work experience in the chosen field
- Demonstrated leadership, community service, and academic excellence
- Must not hold another US government-funded scholarship
- Committed to returning to India upon completion of the program
Syllabus & Topics Covered
Subjects and areas tested or evaluated for this scholarship:
- No entrance exam — holistic review of application, essays, and interview
- GRE/GMAT scores required for most master's programs (program-specific)
- English proficiency: TOEFL (100+) or IELTS (7.0+)
- Statement of Purpose (2 essays) — personal statement & research objectives
- Three letters of recommendation from academic/professional referees
- Interview panel evaluates leadership, cross-cultural adaptability, and field expertise
Where to Read & What to Read
Recommended books, websites, and resources to prepare your application:
USIEF Official Site (usief.org.in) — Fulbright-Nehru application guide and timeline
ETS GRE (ets.org/gre) — GRE preparation, official mock tests, and PowerPrep tools
GMAC (mba.com) — GMAT preparation for business program applicants
EducationUSA (educationusa.state.gov) — free US university advising and application help
TOEFL Resources (ets.org/toefl) — free practice tests and English skill builders
Fulbright Scholar Directory (fulbrightscholars.org) — read past recipients' experiences
Purdue OWL (owl.purdue.edu) — academic writing guide for statement of purpose
US News Grad School Rankings (usnews.com/education/best-graduate-schools) — research eligible US universities
Overview
The Fulbright-Nehru Master's Fellowships enable outstanding Indian students to pursue a master's degree at selected US institutions.
What It Covers
Benefits
- Full tuition
- Monthly stipend
- Round-trip airfare
- Health insurance
Selection Process
Online application
Interview
J-1 visa sponsorship
Important Dates
15 May 2026
Application Deadline
Duration
1-2 years
Required Documents
Previous Recipients
Rohan Kapoor
2024
Fulbright scholar pursuing MS in Public Policy at Columbia.
📍 MS Student, Columbia University