Fulbright-Nehru Master's Fellowships (USIEF)

Short Title: Fulbright-Nehru

Administered by: USIEF - Fulbright Commission • US Department of State & Govt. of India

Financial Support: Full Tuition + Living Stipend + J-1 Visa Support + Health Insurance + Roundtrip Airfare

Academic Level: Postgraduate

Family Income Ceiling: No Restrictive Income Limit

Current Cycle Deadline: 31-Oct-2026

Official Website Guidelines

Scheme Overview & Objective

Flagship bilateral fellowship empowering future Indian leaders through world-class academic immersion in United States universities.

Who Can Apply? (Detailed Eligibility Matrix)

Target Education Level	Postgraduate
Minimum Qualification	Equivalent to US Bachelor's degree with >= 55% + minimum 3 years work experience
Academic Disciplines / Streams	Arts & Culture, Economics, Environmental Science, Higher Education Admin, International Affairs, Journalism, Public Health, Public Policy, Urban Planning, Women's Studies
Eligible Degree Courses	Master's Degree at selected US Colleges and Universities
Family Income Limit	No restrictive family income threshold (pure merit evaluation).
Minimum Academic Score	Minimum 55.0% marks or equivalent CGPA in qualifying exam.
Gender Eligibility	Open to All Genders (Male, Female, Transgender)
Social Reservation Category	All
Domicile / Residence	All India

Statutory Rule: Full-time regular attendance is compulsory. Students enrolled in private/distance correspondence degrees are generally ineligible unless explicitly stated in guidelines.

Financial Benefits & Allowances

Full Tuition + Living Stipend + J-1 Visa Support + Health Insurance + Roundtrip Airfare

Comprehensive grant covering full tuition, living expenses, accident/sickness coverage, and air travel.

Disbursement Mode: Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) directly into the beneficiary's Aadhaar-seeded active savings bank account via PFMS.

Mandatory Document Preparation Checklist

Ensure the following documents are in clear PDF / JPG format (under 500 KB each) with valid digital signatures prior to beginning application:

Income Certificate