Monday, February 25, 2013

USA : ulbright-Nehru Master’s Fellowships for Leadership Development

Fulbright offers Nehru Master’s Fellowships for Indian students. Fellowships are designed for outstanding Indians to pursue a master’s degree program at selected U.S. colleges and universities in the areas of 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. The fellowships are for one to two years. Application deadline is July 1, 2013.
Study Subject(s): Scholarships are provided 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.
Course Level: 
This scholarship is available for pursuing Master’s level.
Scholarship Provider: 
The United States – India Educational Foundation (USIEF)
Scholarship can be taken at: USA
Eligibility: An addition to the General Prerequisites, the applicants should:
-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.
Scholarship Open for International Students: The Indian citizens can apply for the scholarship.
Scholarship Description: The United States – India Educational Foundation (USIEF)The Fulbright-Nehru Master’s Fellowships are designed for outstanding Indians to pursue a master’s degree program at selected U.S. colleges and universities in the areas of 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.
These fellowships are for highly 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.
Duration of Awards: The fellowships are for one to two years.
What does it cover: The fellowship will provide the following benefits:
->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; and
-Accident and Sickness Program for Exchanges per U.S. Government guidelines
USIEF funding may not cover all costs and the scholar may need to supplement grant benefits with other resources.
How to apply : Submit your complete application to masters@usief.org.in along with your resume and CV as attachments. Application Form
Confidential Letter of Reference

Application Procedure and Guidelines

Scholarship Application Deadline: Application deadline is July 1, 2013.