Fulbright-Nehru Master’s Fellowships

Scholarship Overview

The Fulbright-Nehru Master’s Fellowships are designed for exceedingly prompted individuals who display super management characteristics, have completed the equivalent of a U.S. Bachelor’s diploma, have at least 3 years professional working experience, and are devoted to return and make a contribution to their groups in India.
These fellowships are offered for up to two years to pursue a master’s degree at U.S. Colleges and universities in the regions of Economics; Environmental Science/Studies; Higher Education Administration; International Affairs; International Legal Studies; Journalism and Mass Communication; Public Administration; Public Health; Urban and Regional Planning; and Women’s Studies/Gender Studies.

Applicable course, university, and country

• This scholarship is applicable for Masters Degree
• This scholarship is applicable for all universities in USA
• The Fulbright-Nehru Master’s Fellowships are designed for outstanding Indians to pursue a master’s degree program at select U.S. colleges and universities in the areas:
  • 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

Scholarship amount details

Scholarship amount is not available.

scholarship amount can be used for:

Type of Expense	Indicates if the scholarship can be used for this type of expense
Application	× Not covered in scholarship
Tuition & Fees	✔ Scholarship amount can be used for this
Living Expense	✔ Scholarship amount can be used for this
Accommodation	× Not covered in scholarship
Air Fare/Travel Expenses	✔ Scholarship amount can be used for this
Spouse/Child Care	× Not covered in scholarship
Health Cover	✔ Scholarship amount can be used for this
Others	× Not covered in scholarship

The fellowship will provide the following benefits:

• J-1 visa support
• Round-trip economy class air travel from fellow’s home city to the host institution in the U.S
• Funding for tuition and fees, living and related costs
• Accident and sickness coverage per U.S. Government guidelines
• USIEF funding may not cover all costs and the scholar may need to supplement grant benefits with other resources

Restrictions:

The Fulbright-Nehru Master’s Fellowships provide no financial support for dependents

Eligible student nationality

This scholarship is applicable to students from India.

Appication Process for this scholarship

Application Tasks

• Applications must be submitted online at: https://apply.iie.org/ffsp2025/
• Please carefully review the FNMaster’s Applicant Instructions before starting your online application
• Please refer to FNMaster’s Applicant Checklist before submitting the application.
• In addition, you must complete FNMaster’s Applicant Annexure and FNMaster’s Employer’s Endorsement Form (if applicable) and upload on your online application.

Scholarship Application
This scholarship needs a separate application.

Scholarship link

https://www.usief.org.in/fulbright-nehru-fellowships.aspx
Application Link
https://apply.iie.org/ffsp2025/

Application Documents

Document	Required/Optional
Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume	Required
Study Objective	Required
Personal Statement	Required
Writing Sample	Required
Portfolio, If Applicable	Required
Scanned Copies of Your Mark Sheets or Transcripts and Diploma/degree Certificates	Required
Scanned Copies of Proof of Your Work/professional Experience	Required
Three Letters of Recommendation	Required
FNMasters Employer’s Endorsement (if Permanently Employed)	Required
Scanned Copies of Test Score Reports, If Available	Required
Correspondence With U.S. Universities	Required
FNMasters Applicant Annexure	Required

Important Dates & FAQ info

Info	Date
Application Deadline	15-May-2024
Contact email:	info@usief.org.in
Contact number:	+91-11-4200-9000

Additional Information

A complete application consists of:

• curriculum vitae/resume
• study objective
• personal statement
• writing sample
• portfolio, if applicable
• scanned copies of your mark sheets or transcripts and diploma/degree certificates
• scanned copies of proof of your work/professional experience
• three reference letters
• FNMasters Employer’s Endorsement (if permanently employed)
• scanned copies of test score reports, if available
• correspondence with U.S. universities
• FNMasters applicant annexure
• additional documentation as specified in the instructions below.

POINTS TO REMEMBER:

• All applications must be completed online at: https://apply.iie.org/ffsp2025
• Your email address is your username. When you create an account for this online application, record your password in a secure place. You can log in and out of the application as frequently as
• you like using your username and password. If necessary, you can reset your password by
  clicking the “Forgot Your Password” link on the log-in page. Do not write in CAPS.
• You are not required to complete this application in one session. You can re-enter at any time and edit your application before you submit it. However, please remember that 60 minutes of inactivity will automatically log you out. You will have to log in again to resume your application.
• Once you submit your application, you can NO longer make any changes to it.
• Responses to questions on the application must adhere to established character limits.
• Prepare required documents and save them in PDF format. It is highly recommended that to
  preserve any formatting and special characters in your documents, you upload them in PDF
  format.
• Review the entire application before submitting it. The application should be free of
  grammatical and spelling errors.

Scholarship Eligibility

• Citizenship: You must be an Indian citizen and reside in India at the time of application.
• Academic Qualification: You should have completed a bachelor’s degree from a recognized Indian university with at least 55% marks.
• Applicants should have at least three years of full-time (paid) professional work experience relevant to their proposed field of study.
• Leadership and Community Service: Demonstrated leadership qualities and community service experience are strongly considered.
• Proficiency in English: You should have demonstrated English language proficiency to pursue studies in the U.S.
• Not in the U.S.: Candidates who are already in the U.S. or holding a visa for the U.S. are not eligible.
• Return to India: You should not have another degree from a U.S. university and should not have enrolled in a U.S. degree program at the time of application. You are required to return to India upon completion of the program to contribute to your community and the country.

Scholarship Restriction:
No Special Restriction applicable

Exams Details:

Exam Name	Indicates if exam is required
GRE	Required
TOEFL	Required
IELTS	Required

 

The rating is done considering various factors

Frequently Asked Questions

The frequently asked questions about the scholarship are:

1. Who Can Apply for the Scholarship?
The applicant must be an Indian citizen currently residing in India.
Academic Background: Must hold a bachelor’s degree from a recognized Indian university with at least 55% marks.

2. What Is the Minimum Qualification Required?
A bachelor’s degree from a recognized Indian university with a minimum of 55% marks. Three years of full-time professional work experience related to the field of study. A record of leadership and community service is also considered beneficial.

3. What Is the Procedure for Applying?
The application procedure for the Fulbright-Nehru Master’s Fellowships includes the following steps:
Online Application: Applications must be submitted online through the official Fulbright-Nehru Program website.

4. What Are the Documents Required for Filling the Forms?
Here are the typical documents required for the Fulbright-Nehru Master’s Fellowship application:
Completed Application Form: Filled out online on the official application portal.
Statement of Purpose: A detailed description of your academic and professional goals.
Academic Transcripts: Official transcripts of your educational qualifications (bachelor’s degree and others).
Three Letters of Recommendation: These should be from academic or professional referees who can attest to your abilities and accomplishments.
Work Experience Certificates: Proof of your work experience, including job roles, duration, and responsibilities.
Proof of English Language Proficiency: If applicable, scores from English proficiency tests like TOEFL or IELTS.

5. What Is the Duration of the Scholarship?
The duration of the Fulbright-Nehru Master’s Fellowship ranges from one to two years, depending on the specific master’s program chosen in the U.S.