The United States-India Educational Fund (USIEF) has started the application process for the Fulbright-Nehru Master’s Fellowship 2024-2025. Bachelor’s degree holders can apply for a Master’s degree program in various Arts and Cultural Management courses. The fellowship provides opportunities for outstanding Indian students and working professionals to pursue their academic and research dreams at the top universities in the United States of America.
The Fulbright-Nehru Master's Fellowship is organized by the U.S. Department of State and the Ministry of External Affairs of the Government of India. With the help of this fellowship, bright Indian minds are given an opportunity to represent the country as cultural ambassadors. Fulbright fellows gain a transnational perspective on different topics, along with having access to innumerable resources.
Eligibility Requirement for Fulbright-Nehru Master’s Fellowship 2024-2025
- The candidates must have an equivalent of a U.S. Bachelor’s degree from recognised Indian university, with at least 55% marks. The candidates should have either a four-year Bachelor’s degree or a Master’s degree/PG Diploma from a recognised Indian university.
- The candidates should have at least 3 years of professional working experience in the relevant field.
- The candidate should have displayed leadership abilities through volunteership or community service.
- The candidate should neither have enrolled in a U.S. degree program nor have any degree from a U.S. university.
Grant Benefits
Those who are selected for the Fulbright-Nehru Master’s Fellowship 2024-2025 would be eligible for the following benefits:
Visa benefits |
J-1 visa support |
Air-fare assistance |
Round-trip economy class air travel from fellow’s home city to the host institution in the U.S. |
Tuition fees |
Funding for tuition and fees |
Other benefits |
Living and related costs, and accident and sickness coverage per U.S. Government guidelines. * (*USIEF funding may not cover all costs, and the fellow may need to supplement grant benefits with other resources.) |
Areas of Study
The fellowship program is open to various disciplines. The candidates are advised to select an area of study that matches their interests. The aspiring candidates can apply for the following disciplines:
- 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
For detailed information about the above disciplines, please visit the official website of the USIEF. The candidates are advised to go through the list of disciplines to assess their area of interest and different possibilities.
How to Apply?
If you like to avail this opportunity, please follow these steps:
- Carefully read the FN Masters’ applicant instructions before initiating the application process.
- You can go to the application link and create an account to initiate the application process.
- Make sure you have followed all the instructions before submitting the application form.
The candidates must complete the application with the utmost attentiveness and accuracy. All the documents must be correct and updated.
To help in completing the application process, we have provided a timeline for different stages of the fellowship. Interested candidates must check them to stay updated.
Fellowship Timeline
Below is a timeline of the Fulbright-Nehru Master’s Fellowship:
May 17, 2023 |
Application Deadline |
End June 2023 |
Review of applications |
End July 2023 |
USIEF informs the applicants about the review outcome |
End August 2023 |
Interviews of short-listed candidates |
End August 2023 |
USIEF notifies principal and alternate nominees. Nominees take tests (such as TOEFL and GRE) |
October 2023 |
USIEF forwards applications of recommended candidates to the U.S. for J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board (FFSB) approval and placement |
March/April 2024 |
USIEF notifies the finalists about the FFSB approval |
May/June 2024 |
Pre-Departure Orientation |
July/August 2024 |
Pre-academic training in the U.S. (if required) |
August/September 2024 |
Degree program begins |
Become a Fulbright Scholar
You are ready to spread your radiance with the Fulbright-Nehru Master’s Fellowship 2024–2025 if you have the following qualities:
- You have an inquisitive and eager mind for academic excellence and research.
- You wish to represent India at the global level.
- You have a desire to explore different cultures in the dynamic setup of an American university.
- You want to expand your personal and professional network.
- You are an highly motivated individual with leadership qualities.
For more details on the Fulbright-Nehru Master’s Fellowship 2024–2025, please visit the official website of USIEF. Applicants may also send any queries to this address or contact one of the USIEF offices in New Delhi, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, or Mumbai.
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