Fulbright-Nehru Masters Fellowships for study in USA

Applications are invited for Fulbright-Nehru Masters Fellowships which are designed for outstanding Indians residing in India to pursue a masters 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; International Legal Studies; Public Administration; Public Health; Urban and Regional Planning; and Womens 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.

USIEF funding may not cover all costs and the scholar may need to supplement grant benefits with other resources. The Fulbright-Nehru Master's Fellowships provide no financial support for dependents.

The fellowship will provide the following benefits:
J-1 visa support
Round-trip economy class air travel from fellows home city to the host institution in the U.S.
Funding for tuition and fees*, living and related costs; and
Accident and sickness coverage per U.S. Government guidelines.

Eligibility
In 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 masters degree, if the bachelor's degree is of less than four years; duration

-have at least three years; full-time professional work experience relevant to your proposed field of study at the time of application
-demonstrate experience in leadership and community service;
-must not have another degree from a U.S. university or be enrolled in a U.S. degree program; and
-if you are employed, please follow the instructions carefully regarding employer&s endorsement. If applicable, please obtain the endorsement from the appropriate administrative authority on the FNMasters Employer&s Endorsement Form. The employer must indicate that leave will be granted for the fellowship period.

Application Deadline: june 15, 2017

How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online
Carefully review the FNMaster&Applicant Instructions before starting your online application.
In addition, the candidates must complete and upload the following documents on online applicaiton:
1. FN Masters Applicant Annexure
2. FN Master&s Employer Endorsement Form