Scholarships for Indian students

Only scholarships we have checked on the provider's own website. Always confirm the current round on the official page.

3 scholarships

Fulbright-Nehru Doctoral Research Fellowships

USA · PhD

USIEF · government

Indian scholars registered for a PhD at an Indian institution, for 6 to 9 months of research in the US.

Covers: living costs, travel · The 2027-2028 cycle closed on 1 July 2026.

Official page · verified 15/9/2026

Fulbright-Nehru Master's Fellowships

USA · Postgraduate

USIEF (United States-India Educational Foundation) · government

Indian citizens with a bachelor's (minimum 55%) or master's degree and at least three years of relevant full-time work experience, without a US degree. Government of India employees are not eligible.

Covers: tuition, living costs, travel · The last published cycle (2026-2027) closed on 14 May 2025. A 2027-2028 master's cycle is not currently listed.

Official page · verified 15/9/2026

Tata Scholarship at Cornell University

USA · Undergraduate

Cornell University · need

Students who attended secondary school in India, are admitted to Cornell as undergraduates and qualify for need-based financial aid. No separate application.

Covers: see official page · Uses Cornell's admission dates: Early Decision 1 November, Regular Decision 2 January, with the CSS Profile by the same dates.

Official page · verified 15/9/2026