Scholarships in the USA for Indian Students

As the name suggests, these scholarships are funded by the US government. More often than not, these scholarships cover your tuition and living expenses wholly or partially. A couple of scholarships, their eligibility and award values are tabulated below.

Almost all the prominent universities in the USA offer scholarships and other financial aid to their students. These scholarships will have different eligibility criteria and award values as well. You can refer to the table below to get detailed information on these scholarships.

 If you are planning to pursue an Undergraduate course in the USA, you will come across several scholarships, which can either be fully or partially funded. We have tabulated a few US scholarships for Indian students pursuing Undergraduate courses. You can refer to it for more information.

• Illinois Wesleyan University Scholarship
• Onsi Sawiris Scholarship
• Cornell University Financial Aid
• Berea College Scholarships
• Boston University Presidential Scholarship
• University of Memphis Scholarship
• Treasure Scholarship at Boise State University
• Fairleigh Dickinson Scholarships for International Students
• ICPS Scholarships at the University of Oregon
• Berea College Scholarships for International Students

You will come across several scholarships for Master’s programs in the USA. We have gathered a list of scholarships below, which also includes scholarships for MS in the USA for Indian students.

• Aga Foundation Scholarship
• Generation Google Scholarship
• AAUW International Fellowship
• Global Study Awards
• Sushil Jajodia Indian Student Scholarship
• Dean’s Scholarship
• Illinois State University Scholarship

MBA is one of the top courses pursued by Indian students who study in the USA. Though the course tends to be a bit expensive compared to other ones, the wide number of scholarships that offer partial and full coverage of expenses make it easier for Indian students to study MBA in the USA. A few popular scholarships in the USA for MBA are listed below.

• Tuck Non-Profit Fellowship
• Merit-based & Need-based Scholarships
• Master’s Fellowship
• McKinsey Award
• Diversity Scholarships
• Donald P. Jacobs International Scholarship
• Emerging Economy Fellowship
• Horace W. Goldsmith Fellowship
• HBS Fellowship Program
• Meyer Feldberg Distinguished Fellowship Program

A PhD is one of the highest degrees you can take in any subject, and the course is much popular among Indian students who study in the USA. We have listed a few scholarships in the USA below. You can take references from it. The list also includes fully funded scholarships for Indian students.

• Penn State University Scholarship
• Kent State University Scholarship
• Presidential Scholarship
• Green River College Scholarship
• Fulbright Foreign Student Program
• PEO International Peace Scholarships for Women
• AAUW International Fellowships in USA for Women
• Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program
• Robert S. McNamara PhD Research Fellowship
• Global Leaders Fellowship

Several scholarships come your way if you wish to apply for a scholarship in the USA. You can get financial assistance in the form of scholarships funded by private organisations, the government, and universities. AECC provides you with a detailed list of things you need to know to apply for scholarships. You will also get assistance in every step of your study abroad journey. To get a scholarship in the USA, you need to have the application or registration form. You will also need to submit the following documents.

• Letter Of Recommendation (LOR).
• Personal essay or letter of motivation (which only a few universities ask).
• Official financial statements and proof of low income (if the scholarship is based on your income).
• Letter of Acceptance from a recognised US university.
• Evidence of all extracurricular activities, leadership positions, academic achievements etc.

Though you would have gathered a rough idea about the types of scholarships in the USA, their eligibility and every other detail, there is something more that you need to know. It is a fact that there is pretty high competition to obtain scholarships in the USA for Indian students. As such, we have compiled a few tips you can use to ensure that your chances of getting a scholarship in the USA are higher.

• Apply for scholarships well before the deadline.
• Check the eligibility criteria for scholarships.
• Have all the documents handy.
• Participate in extracurricular activities.
• Have a pretty good academic record.
• Score well on the English proficiency test.
• Prepare a good scholarship essay.
• Apply for more than one scholarship.

We have covered almost all the details related to getting scholarships in the USA. If you feel the need for any further assistance, you can reach out to AECC. We have expert counsellors who can guide you through the application process. We can choose the best scholarships for you by assessing your profile. Do not hesitate to contact us for FREE assistance!