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Scholarships for Indian Students in the USA

Government, university and Indian trust scholarships for studying in the USA, and how to combine them with a loan.

4 USA-specific awards
10 Indian & global awards
Median total cost ₹98 lakh
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Which scholarships can Indian students get in the USA?

Fulbright-Nehru Master's Fellowship, Knight-Hennessy Scholars, AAUW International Fellowship and Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship are specific to the USA. University merit scholarships and external awards — see our scholarship guides. Indian loan-scholarships such as Inlaks Shivdasani Scholarship, J.N. Tata Endowment Loan Scholarship and K.C. Mahindra Scholarship for Postgraduate Studies Abroad can also be used.

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Official sources: Fulbright-Nehru Master's Fellowship — official · Knight-Hennessy Scholars — official

Funding study in the USA

Country awards: Fulbright-Nehru Master's Fellowship, Knight-Hennessy Scholars, AAUW International Fellowship, Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship
Typical budget: ₹40–90 lakh for a 2-year MS
University scholarships: University merit scholarships and external awards — see our scholarship guides

Scholarships

Scholarships to consider

Scholarships to consider
Scholarship	Covers	Timeline
Fulbright-Nehru Master's Fellowship	J-1 visa support, round-trip travel, tuition and living costs, health insurance	Applications usually close in May for study starting the following year
Knight-Hennessy Scholars	Full cost of attendance for the graduate program	Applications usually close in October
AAUW International Fellowship	A fellowship award for a year of study	Applications usually close in November
Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship	Tuition, living allowance, travel and insurance	Applications usually close in the first half of the year
Inlaks Shivdasani Scholarship	Tuition, living expenses and one-way travel, up to a fixed limit	Applications usually open in early spring
J.N. Tata Endowment Loan Scholarship	A loan scholarship (interest-free) plus a possible travel grant	Applications usually open in January–March
K.C. Mahindra Scholarship for Postgraduate Studies Abroad	An interest-free loan scholarship	Applications usually open in February–March
Narotam Sekhsaria Scholarship	An interest-free loan scholarship	Applications usually open in January–March
Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship	50% grant and 50% loan of tuition and living costs	Applications usually run January–March
Lady Meherbai D. Tata Education Trust Scholarship	A partial grant towards tuition and costs	Applications usually open in spring
Erasmus Mundus Joint Master's Scholarships	Tuition, travel, installation costs and a monthly allowance	Deadlines are set by each program, usually October–January
Stipendium Hungaricum	Tuition, a monthly stipend, accommodation support and insurance	Applications usually close in January
Rotary Foundation Global Grant Scholarship	Varies — usually a substantial grant towards costs	Through your local Rotary district, usually a year ahead
Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship	Tuition, a living stipend, travel and insurance	Applications usually open once a year (spring)

Costs

What you're funding in the USA

What you're funding in the USA
University	Total in ₹
Northwest Missouri State	₹54 lakh – ₹65 lakh
UTRGV	₹57 lakh – ₹66 lakh
West Texas A&M	₹57 lakh – ₹66 lakh
Tarleton State University	₹57 lakh – ₹66 lakh
SEMO	₹56 lakh – ₹67 lakh
Texas A&M Kingsville	₹59 lakh – ₹68 lakh
East Texas A&M	₹59 lakh – ₹68 lakh
UTEP	₹59 lakh – ₹70 lakh

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Some, such as Fulbright-Nehru Master's Fellowship; most awards are partial.

Yes — the loan usually covers the gap, and both count as proof of funds for the visa.

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