USIEF Fulbright-Nehru Master’s Fellowships 2017-18 For Indian Citizens

Organization :USIEF United States-India Educational Foundation
Fellowship Name : Fulbright-Nehru Master’s Fellowships 2017-18 For Indian Citizens
Application Last Date : June 15, 2016

Website : http://www.usief.org.in/Fulbright-Nehru-Master-Fellowships.aspx

Fulbright-Nehru Master’s Fellowships:

The Fulbright-Nehru Master’s Fellowships are designed for outstanding Indians residing in India to pursue a master’s degree program at selected U.S. colleges and universities in the areas of Arts and Culture Management including Heritage Conservation and Museum Studies; Environmental Science/Studies; Higher Education Administration; International Legal Studies; Public Health; Urban and Regional Planning; and Women’s Studies/Gender Studies.

Update : USIEF Fulbright-Nehru Master’s Fellowship 2020-21 : www.scholarships.net.in/34442.html

These fellowships are for highly motivated individuals who demonstrate leadership qualities, have completed the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor’s degree, have at least three years professional work experience, and are committed to return and contribute to their communities. The fellowships are for one to two years.

Grant Benefits:
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; and
** Accident and sickness coverage per U.S. Government guidelines.

Note:
* USIEF funding may not cover all costs and the scholar may need to supplement grant benefits with other resources.

Eligibility Requirements:
In addition to the General Prerequisites, the applicants should:
** have completed an equivalent of a U.S. bachelor’s degree from a recognized Indian university with at least 55% marks. Applicants should either possess a four-year bachelor’s degree or a completed master’s degree, if the bachelor’s degree is of less than four years’ duration
** have at least three years’ full-time professional work experience relevant to your proposed field of study at the time of application
** demonstrate experience in leadership and community service;
** must not have another degree from a U.S. university or be enrolled in a U.S. degree program; and
** if you are employed, please follow the instructions carefully regarding employer’s endorsement. If applicable, please obtain the endorsement from the appropriate administrative authority on the FNMasters Employer’s Endorsement Form.
** The employer must indicate that leave will be granted for the fellowship period.

Important Note:
USIEF will not fund master’s degrees in Business Administration (MBA), Public Administration or Public Policy (such as MPA/MPP or MA/MS in Public Administration or Public Policy) or dual/joindegrees such as MA/MBA or MA/MPA or MA/MPP.

Timeline and Placement Process:
** June 15, 2016 – Application due date for 2017-2018 awards
** June-July 2016 -Field-specific experts review applications to short-list candidates
** Mid August 2016 – National interviews of short-listed candidates in Delhi
** End August 2016 – USIEF notifies principal and alternate nominees that they are recommended. Nominees take tests (such as TOEFL & GRE)
** September 2016 – USIEF forwards applications of recommended candidates to the U.S. for J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board (FFSB) approval and placement
** March-April 2017 – USIEF notifies finalists
** May-June 2017 – Pre-Departure Orientation
** July-August 2017 – Pre-academic training in the U.S. (if required)
** August-September 2017 -Degree program begins