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Scholarships for Indian Students Studying In USA

by Amit Wadhwa

A scholarship is an award of access to a student to further education. Study Abroad Scholarships are awarded on various criteria usually reflecting the values and purposes of the donor or founder of the award.

Scholarships are very popular among the students who are looking to study abroad. These students are basically known as International students. International student scholarships are very competitive to secure. The competition is very much and the students who are not able to get the scholarship rely exclusively on themselves and their relatives for funding and education loan.

There are reasonable numbers of scholarships for Post Graduate and PhD courses in United States of America for International Student. But for Undergraduate courses there are only limited scholarships available.

The popular Undergraduate scholarships for Indian Students are:

  1. LearnHub Dream Study Abroad Scholarship:

    Who can apply for this scholarship?

    The LearnHub Scholarship is actually a bursary. You can use it to buy books, pay for some fees or maybe get some cool equipment like a groovy microscope or that electric guitar. It's a one time grant of USD 2000 for a student who applies to a university via LearnHub and makes it across! You get the amount once you join the college and complete 1 semester over there. In case you win the scholarship but don't join the college/university, don't worry - you will still win goodies.
What is the eligibility for this scholarship?

To apply for this scholarship, you should be an Indian Citizen and you have applied and secured admission in Study Abroad Universities listed in www.learnhub.com and also completed 1st semester over there

What is the application procedure of this application?

The application procedure for learnhub dream study abroad scholarship is very simple. For that you just have to Click Here and follow the instructions.


2. Fulbright Fellowships for Indian Citizens:

Who can apply for this scholarship?

Fulbright Fellowship is awarded to Indian Nationals who can contribute to a full and fair picture of the culture and civilization of India, and thereby help to promote understanding and friendship between the peoples of the United States of America and India.

What is the eligibility for this scholarship?

A student needs to have high level of academic/professional achievement & demonstrate proficiency in the English language to undertake the proposed project/program and adjust to life in the U.S.

What is the application procedure of this application?

One can obtain Application material from a USIEF office. Please enclose a self-addressed stamped (Rs. 25.00) 10? × 7? envelope along with the application to the USIEF office in your region. You must state your academic/professional qualifications, date of birth, present position, and fellowship category in your request letter. Only fully completed applications (including enclosures, if any) must be submitted through the appropriate administrative authority (Vice-Chancellor/Registrar/Director/Principal), if applicable, to the USIEF office within your region

For more information please log on to www.usief.org


3. Ambassadorial Scholarships by The Rotary Foundation:

Who can apply for this scholarship?

This is one of the world's largest privately funded international scholarships program. Formed in 1947, The Rotary foundation has encouraged 38,000 men and women from almost 100 countries of the world. The purpose of the Ambassadorial Scholarships program is to further international understanding and friendly relations among people of different countries and geographical areas. The program sponsors several types of scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students as well as for qualified professionals pursuing vocational studies


What is the application procedure of this application?

Interested applicants must apply for Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholarships through their local Rotary club. Because timelines vary, only your local club can provide specific information about application deadlines. For 2010-11 awards, club deadlines may be as early as 1 March 2009 or as late as 15 August 2009. For more information on application procedure , visit the following link: www.rotary.org.

For more information on Ambassadorial Scholarships please log on to: www.rotary.org. But even if you do not get scholarship do not loose hope. You can apply for student loan. Maximum International students in US study on Student loan. The link below can help you in solving your queries on Student loan. Educational Loan : Indian Students Going Abroad

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    takshi93
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    takshi93Tue, 18 Jun 2013 08:30:31 -0000

    Hey i'm currently doing b.pharm from mumbai university…which universities can i apply to?which scholarships can i avail of?please advise!

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    hia dasguptaSat, 15 Jun 2013 06:33:02 -0000

    i have done my graduation doing english hons. frm B.H.U. Is there any scholarship prgrame by which i can persue masters in english abroad.

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    dlopesMon, 10 Jun 2013 01:31:58 -0000

    Hi,

    I have secured an admission in IUB for mscs program for fall 2013.
    I need to know various scholarships which I can avail.
    Kindly enlighten me here.

    Thanks.

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    sahasoma08Sun, 09 Jun 2013 07:42:05 -0000

    Hi,
    I BSSW, MSW, M.Phil in Psychiatric Social Work pass out student. I like to pursue Phd in Ohio state university, I would like to know the procedure and scholarship for my course.

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    Sat, 08 Jun 2013 12:57:00 -0000

    hi sir i did ma bachelor in magament studies from mumbai univerditywant to do masters from usa….so is der any sholarship available………for indian student

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    Tue, 21 May 2013 17:03:26 -0000

    hi..i am in class 10 and i wish to have a bachelor's degree in engineering in US.I was wondering that do colleges or universities give scholarships to students? kindly reply..

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    Mcbrain 701Mon, 20 May 2013 14:57:03 -0000

    Sir,i'm in 12th grade student and want to study in the top universities in u.k.
    Suggest me some scholarship exam that i can give and get scholarship for studying in u.k

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    bapanbanikTue, 14 May 2013 16:03:52 -0000

    hello sir….I have completed post graduation in pharmaceuticals. i wanna do my PhD in abroad. so what are the prospects and option available for that??

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    anujuohThu, 28 Mar 2013 13:37:17 -0000

    Dear Sir/Madam,
    I have completed B.A.(hons)Psychology with 60% and M.A. In Psychology with 8.0/10CGPA. I have also done MPhil in cognitive Science with 9.0/10CGPA. Now I want to join PhD Program in Psychology in US. I want to know what are th likelihood of getting acceptance and the possible funding for me. I am just wondering whether i should try of not. because the basic problem is the funding. Please provide me your suggestions.
    Thanks

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    Sai Radhakrishna B Mon, 11 Mar 2013 13:53:41 -0000

    I'm a second year mechanical engineering student studying in a private university in Chennai.I'm about to start my preparation for GRE and IELTS. I'm maintaining a CGPA of 7.5 and would look to improve it further.
    Do I have a chance of being eligible for scholarship in grade A universities considering project works,internships in the following semesters?
    PS : Most universities have the deadline in around December for the fall,I would have to apply without completing all semesters.
    Thank you.

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    uspraveenSun, 10 Mar 2013 01:46:14 -0000

    which is the best and financially affordable foreign univ for doing mtech in any of the fields in electronics and communication? how to apply for scholarship? is only GRE score required or some other exam?
    plz reply via mail….

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    niharikaguptaThu, 31 Jan 2013 11:09:02 -0000

    Hey,

    I want to pursue PhD in Marketing from USA as i have completed MBA from India. what is the procedure to apply for full scholarship in USA

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    rafique ansariSat, 26 Jan 2013 15:55:59 -0000

    i m about to finish my mbbs i want to do my m.s(master in surgery) in abroad and for that i need full scholarship…plz help me how to get tat…

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    karol1215Fri, 11 Jan 2013 11:11:27 -0000

    Hello,

    I want to pursue PhD in Human Resource from USA as i have completed MBA from India. what is the procedure to apply for scholarship and colleges in USA

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    reetika2k3Fri, 11 Jan 2013 10:39:04 -0000

    I am an M.tech in computer science 2010 passed out, currently working in MNC. I am having total of 3.5 Yrs of exp. What exams i need to cross and what is the eligibility criteria for pursuing Phd in the field of computer science in USA

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    PRACHI-PANDEYThu, 10 Jan 2013 13:42:43 -0000

    hello sir
    i have completed B.sc(computer application) and persuing M.C.A
    I wanna study for MBA in UK ,as i wanna get the
    scholorship for full fill my aim plssss

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    pran123Sat, 15 Dec 2012 01:52:26 -0000

    Sir, I am currently a BA (H) Pol. Sc. second year student, in Delhi University. I am willing to pursue my further studies in abroad through sholarship , mainly in USA, in Poltical Science depatment for Master Degree.. Is there any chance by which I can make it ? Kindly suggest me

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    Ankita AroraWed, 19 Dec 2012 10:06:15 -0000

    Hello,

    You can apply for Universities abroad for a Masters program in Political Science. Scholarships are available to deserving students with exceptional background.

    You can consider applying to Universities associated with Learnhub. For this you can refer to the web links below:

    University of South Florida
    MA Political Science

    University of North Texas
    MA Political Science

    Northern Ilinois University
    MA Political Science

    For admissions you need to take up GRE and TOEFL

    Hope the above information helps!

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    leyoTue, 14 May 2013 00:43:12 -0000

    hello sir, my name is leyo i am an indian and i had completed my +2 and i would like to study my higher studies in us or any other country.i like to study for computere software or any other engineering so if there is any schoolarship for engineering please inform me

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    sharad4079Thu, 13 Dec 2012 18:24:57 -0000

    sir, i wnt to knw abt the scholarship tst for my PG i m doing bsc honors computer science frm delhi university , n i wnt 2 do my pg frm abroad on scholarship…….i hve no knwlege abt that so plzzzzz……kindly if u mail on my id the information abt that…..plllzzzzzzz…….i hve herd abt abt sum exams…lk…gre,toefl n all bt i dnt knw abt it…??

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    veeru sharmaSat, 08 Dec 2012 13:54:29 -0000

    hi…. im in BE final year now under Electrical & Electronics stream & i want 2 study further abroad after completing my BE course… so can anyone suggest me scholarships through which i study abroad further?…… Thankyou

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    christ7Fri, 07 Dec 2012 17:13:26 -0000

    hi….i`m about to complete my masters and i want to pursue my higher studies in us but i need full financial assistance ,can you please guide me how to get through any full scholarship , thank you .

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    Deepakk94Sun, 21 Oct 2012 08:55:53 -0000

    sir, please give procedure to study(direct Ph.d after B.pharm) in nasa on fully Scholarship

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    Sun, 30 Sep 2012 14:04:01 -0000

    hi
    i have completed my btech and post graduation in diploma in banking and finanace and working in top private bank as asst manager.. i want to do mba in abroad with scholarship .. please help me which exams i should write and what should be my score..reply to my mail

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    ashikrkrizMon, 10 Sep 2012 13:23:03 -0000

    hi im ashik i want to study bba in usa afrter my 12 graduation… is it possible ???

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    apoorvadhingraThu, 10 Jan 2013 15:19:12 -0000

    Yes, you can.
    You will have to give the SAT and/or TOEFL to be considered for admissions in the states. After you receive your scores, you will need to search for universities which satisfy your wants on Bigfuture or Collegeboard.

    Hope this helps!

    Website links -

    www.sat.collegeboard.org

    www.bigfuture.collegeboard.org

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    g_ghrisSun, 09 Sep 2012 04:35:04 -0000

    I want to pursue Masters in Usa in Electrical engineering.I am looking for a full scholarship. What is the GRE score required to get full scholarship in any university? Also, is anything more than GRE necessary to be cleared to get admission into any US university?

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    omkar94Thu, 06 Sep 2012 16:46:10 -0000

    Hey!!!! Guys I m in class 12th and i need one scholarship to study abroad……..actually there is some financial problem is going on in my family due to which I need scholarship i want it urgently.plz help me!!!

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    you can winSun, 02 Sep 2012 13:14:44 -0000

    which is the best and financially affordable foreign univ for doing mtech in any of the fields in electronics and communication? how to apply for scholarship? is only GRE score required or some other exam?
    plz reply via mail asap.
    thanks

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    sushblueTue, 24 Jul 2012 13:37:09 -0000

    i want to do my further studies in abroad by the help of scholar ship and i have to get job in abroad itself

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    kellycherianTue, 17 Jul 2012 09:48:09 -0000

    Hi! I have a grade 11 student in convents school in India but she hold a South African passport. She is an A+ student with excellent basket ball talent. Is there anyone that can sponsorship for to attend USA or Canada High schools where her talents can be exposed.- India

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    rr_rr_yyWed, 11 Jul 2012 20:10:33 -0000

    i had completed my master diploma in multimeadia,now i wish to join 4 some short term course in interior design from usa,,can anyone help me for any scholarship ?

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    MragangiMon, 02 Jul 2012 20:10:51 -0000

    Hi
    I have done my PGDIT from symbiosis centre of distance learning now I looking for schloarship of ph. D programme in computer application or information technology at abord mostly in Australia.Please suggest me such type scloatdhip is there in which I don't need to taken any loan. Please reply on my mail Id. Tnx

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