Fulbright- Nehru fellowships program for India
Deadline- July 1, 2013
United
States – India educational foundation is
accepting applications for Fulbright- Nehru fellowships program to pursue
Master’s study in selected U.S. colleges and universities. The purpose of this
fellowship is 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.
Areas of study are- Arts and Culture Management including Heritage Conservation and Museum Studies; Environmental
Science/Studies; Higher EducationAdministration; Public Health;
Urban and Regional Planning; and Women’s Studies/Gender Studies.
Fellowship offers-
§ 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 Program for
Exchanges per U.S. Government guidelines
Eligibility &
Criteria-
§ 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 (paid or voluntary) professional work experience relevant to their
proposed field of study
§ demonstrate experience in
leadership and community service
§ should not have another degree
from a U.S. university or be enrolled in a U.S. degree program
§ be a responsible Indian citizen
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
§ have a high level of
academic/professional achievement
§ demonstrate proficiency in the
English language to undertake the proposed project/program and adjust to life
in theUS. The applicant may be required to take the
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
§ be present in India at the time
of submitting the application and interview, if required. If you will be abroad
§ be eligible for leave, if
employed
§ be in good health
§ not be residing in the United
States
§ not be applying for or holding
permanent residence (green card) in the United States
§ preference will be given to
candidates who have not had extensive recent US experience should give an
undertaking to return to India on the completion of the fellowship
For more
information, visit this link: http://usief.org.in/Fellowships/Fulbright-Nehru-Master-Fellowships.aspx
