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USA Study Fellowships

Global Citizen Year : USA Study Fellowships

Eligibility :
(i) 17-21 years old;
(ii) A high school graduate;
(iii) English-language proficient;
(iv) Able to commit to a full-time program (i.e. not enrolled in other courses).
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Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange & Study (YES) Program

Eligibility :
(i) Be between the ages of 15-17.7 years;
(ii) Be enrolled in 8th, 9th, 10th or 11th grade at the time of application;
(iii) Have the equivalent of a B average or better without failing grades (below 50%) during 4 consecutive academic performances;
(iv) Meeting U.S. J-1 visa eligibility requirements (Check Here);
(v) Annual income of both the parents or legal guardian to be below ₹ 5 Lacs;
(vi) Not have spent a total of more than 90 days in the U.S. in the last five years;
(vii) Be a resident and citizen of India.
Benefits :
(i) Round-trip airfare + Health insurance + Pre-departure orientation;
(ii) Placement with a US host family for 10–11 months;
(iii) School tuition + Visa fees + Lodging in the US;
(iv) Monthly stipend $200.
Important Dates : Study program for the cycle 2026 – 2027 is April 2025.
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Next Genius Scholarship Program

Eligibility :
(i) You are currently a Grade 12 student (or in a gap year).
(ii) Citizen of India, Nepal, Bangladesh (or a foreign national studying in one of these countries)
(iii) You can demonstrate financial ability to pay for travel and basic living costs in the United States.
Benefits : The scholarship covers only tuition fees, ranging from 75%-100% for full tuition and 30%-90% for partial (around $40K)
Important Dates : November 2024
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United World Colleges (UWC) Scholarships

Eligibility :
(i) Candidates must be between 16 to 18 years of age at the time of enrolment (or in the 10^th grade who will be 15 years old at the time of enrolment);
(ii) Candidates must currently be in Grade 10 or Grade 11;
(iii) Citizen of India;
(iv) The academic record in grade 9 and 10 and the student’s co-curricular activities are given considerable weightage. Preference will be given to students who use their backgrounds to tell compelling stories.
Benefits : ₹ 11.5 lakhs per annum to ₹ 35.5 lakhs per annum
Important Dates : October 2024
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College Board India Scholars Program

Eligibility :
(i) Income-eligible students who live in India and are in Class XI or XII;
(ii) 90% SAT registration discount: Annual family income less than ₹8 lakh;
(iii) 50% SAT registration discount: Annual family income in between ₹8 lakh and ₹15 lakh
Benefits :
(i) Up to 90% off SAT registration fees;
(ii) Scholarships at participating Indian universities, including some that cover the full tuition through graduation;
(iii) Full tuition scholarship through graduation: Family income less than ₹8 lakh (SAT score of 1300 or higher)
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American Association for University Women – International Fellowships

Eligibility :
(i) International Fellowships are not open to previous recipients of any AAUW national fellowship or grant (not including branch or local awards or Community Action Grants);
(ii) International Fellowships are open to women, including people who identify as women, in all fields of study at an accredited institution of higher education or, for postdoctoral fellows, research. AAUW will make final decisions about what constitutes eligible institutions;
(iii) Have citizenship in a country other than the U.S. or possession of a nonimmigrant visa if residing in the U.S. Women who are currently, or expect to be during the fellowship year, a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or dual citizen with the U.S. and another country are not eligible;
(iv) Hold an academic degree (earned in the U.S. or abroad) equivalent to a U.S. bachelor’s degree completed by the application deadline;
(v) Intend to devote themselves full-time to the proposed academic plan during the fellowship year;
(vi) Intend to return to their home country to pursue a professional career upon completion of their studies;
(vii) Be proficient in English and confirm proficiency by submitting one of the Required Components (see below), which include certain English proficiency exams, transcripts from English-speaking institutions, or a written statement verifying English is the applicant’s native language. Applicants planning to take one of the accepted English proficiency exams should plan for and take the test as early as possible. Please direct questions about the tests to the test provider.
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Association for Women in Science Educational Foundation

Eligibility :
Applicants will need to provide:
- Professional/Academic Goals Essay addressing the following (500-1,500 words):
  1. Your background
  2. Career/academic goals
  3. How this award will help you meet those career and educational objectives as they relate to STEM and the AWIS mission
- Resume/CV Intended use of funds
- Unofficial transcript
- Must be a woman currently enrolled in a US based college or university studying a field in the sciences
- Two recommendation questionnaires completed from a professor or advisor who is aware of your scientific ability and interestsember
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Christine Mirzayan Science & Technology Policy Graduate Fellowship Program

Eligibility :
(i) Able to attend the full 12-week program in-person in Washington, D.C. from March 3 – May 23, 2025;
(ii) Are based in the United States and do not require visa sponsorship from the National Academies in order to remain in the U.S. during the program dates.
(iii) Are one of the following:
- Current graduate student pursuing a terminal degree* (e.g., Ph. D, M.D., etc.) in any discipline within the sciences, engineering, or medicine (including the social sciences). Students must have completed their coursework (i.e., be in the late stages of their program and not be required to attend courses during the Fellowship period) in order to be eligible.;OR
- Have obtained their terminal degree within the last five (5) years in any discipline within the sciences, engineering, or medicine (including the social sciences). Note: Applicants who exceed this limit due to caregiving leave or military service can still apply.