Who can apply for the Fulbright-Nehru Master's Fellowship 2026-27?

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Srijeeta Ghosh · Accepted Answer

To be eligible for the Fulbright-Nehru Master's Fellowship, you need to:

Be an Indian citizen.
Have a bachelor's degree (or its equivalent) from an Indian university with at least 55% marks. This could be a four-year degree, a completed master's, or a full-time postgraduate diploma (if your bachelor's was shorter than four years).
Possess a minimum of three years of full-time, paid work experience in a field related to your proposed study area by the application deadline.
Show leadership skills and a dedication to community service.
Not already have a degree from a U.S. university or be currently enrolled in one.
If you're employed, you'll need an endorsement from your employer. Note that employees of the Indian government or state governments aren't eligible.

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