The Fulbright-Nehru Master’s Fellowships are designed for highly motivated individuals who demonstrate outstanding 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 in India.

These fellowships are awarded for up to two years to pursue a master’s degree at U.S. colleges and universities.

In addition to the General Prerequisites, the applicant:

• Must have completed an equivalent of a U.S. bachelor’s degree from a recognized Indian university with at least 55% marks. Applicants must either possess a four-year bachelor’s degree or a completed master’s degree; or a full-time postgraduate diploma from a recognized Indian institution, if the bachelor’s degree is of less than four years’ duration;
• Must have at least three years’ full-time (paid) professional work experience relevant to the proposed field of study by the application deadline;
• Should 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 employed, should follow the instructions carefully regarding employer’s endorsement. If applicable, 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.
• Employees of the Government of India and Indian State Governments are not eligible for any Fulbright-Nehru Fellowships. This includes civil servants in central services (such as IAS, IPS, IRS, IFS, and allied services), state government services (including state civil services), and bureaucratic staff employed in central and state ministries or departments.

1. Applications must be submitted online at: https://​apply​.iie​.org/​f​f​s​p2026
2. Please carefully review the FNMaster’s Applicant Instructions before starting your online application
3. Please refer to FNMaster’s Applicant Checklist before submitting the application.
4. In addition, you must complete FNMaster’s Applicant Annexure and FNMaster’s Employer’s Endorsement Form (if applicable) and upload on your online application.

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