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 Education Administration; 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 the US. 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

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