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The dream of pursuing higher education abroad blossoms in the eyes of every student who wants to fly high in his career on the basis of his hard work. When it comes to the best universities around the world, America is the first name that comes to mind. America has always been the first choice among Indian students due to the world’s top universities and excellent career growth. However, the expensive university fees, tuition costs and high cost of living there often become a big hurdle in the path of bright students’ dreams. Due to financial constraints, many talented students give up the idea of going to America. But do you know that there are many such prestigious scholarships and fellowship programs in America, which bear the entire expenses of the students from tuition fees to their accommodation, food and even health insurance? Through these scholarships, you can pursue your dream degree on American soil without any financial stress.
Fulbright-Nehru Fellowships for students wishing to study in America is one such name which is extremely popular and prestigious in India. This scholarship, given jointly by the US government and the Indian government, is no less than a boon for those students who want to go to America to do Master’s or PhD. Under this, the entire tuition fee of the students is waived off as well as the monthly stipend, round trip air fare and health insurance expenses are covered. Apart from this, there are also options like Hubert Humphrey Fellowship Program, which gives experienced professionals the opportunity for non-degree study and leadership training in the US. To get these scholarships, students have to clear a certain selection process, interview and on the basis of their academic records, after which their path to study abroad is completely cleared.
Not only government or international institutions, but most of the prestigious universities of America also provide full-ride scholarships to their international students on the basis of merit and need. The world’s top universities like Harvard, Stanford, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Yale have very strong financial aid policies. If you have an excellent academic record and a record of excellent extracurricular activities, these universities may offer scholarships up to 100 percent, taking into account your financial condition. Apart from this, through Graduate Research Assistantship (GRA) or Teaching Assistantship (TA) available within the university campus, students can also earn a good amount of money along with their studies, which can easily cover their living expenses. The biggest key to success is to gather information about these opportunities at the right time and apply on time.
To get this golden opportunity to study in America without any financial tension, students have to start their preparation much in advance. During the application process, you need to have your academic transcripts, SOP (Statement of Purpose), recommendation letters from professors, and score cards of English proficiency tests like IELTS or TOEFL ready. The application process for most scholarships opens at a certain time of the year, so it is important to keep a close eye on the deadlines by visiting the official websites of universities. To strengthen your profile, include experiences related to internship, research paper publication and leadership abilities in your application. A little hard work, well-directed research, and timely application can get you a part of America’s best education system without any financial burden.