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USA Master Scholarship Directory Hub Guide

Complete 2026 guide to USA Master Scholarship Directory Hub Guide for Indian students and parents.

Last verified February 2026, against individual university scholarship/foundation award pages and university graduate school assistantship policy pages — no single national source covers all award types.Never pay an application fee for a scholarship or assistantship — legitimate opportunities listed here are free to apply to directly.

Executive Summary: How Scholarship Search Works

Finding financial aid for a US Master's degree requires understanding the distinction between Institutional Funding (Assistantships awarded by US universities) and External Foundation Fellowships (Grants awarded by foundations in India and the US).

This Hub combines:

  1. Parent & Student Advisory Guide: Explains funding types, eligibility criteria, and deadline windows in simple, clear language.
  2. Programmatic DB Component Slots: Standardized database components query live scholarship records (scholarship_id, award_amount_usd, eligible_nationality, deadline_date) directly from our database.

Parent & Student Guide: Understanding US Funding Types

 US FUNDING TYPES
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 INSTITUTIONAL ASSISTANTSHIPS (TA/RA) EXTERNAL FOUNDATION FELLOWSHIPS
• Awarded by US University Departments • Awarded by External Foundations
• In-State Tuition Waiver + Monthly Stipend • Full Tuition / Travel Grants ($10k - $50k)
• e.g. UT Austin, Purdue, TAMU TA/RAs ([US-FUND-04]) • e.g. Fulbright-Nehru, JN Tata, AAUW ([US-FUND-05])

Next Steps for Students & Parents

  1. Review Fulbright-Nehru master profile: US-HUB-05: Fulbright Scholarship Master Profile Guide.
  2. Learn how Assistantships (TA/RA) reduce tuition: US-FUND-04: Graduate Assistantships Guide.
  3. Review external Indian foundation scholarships: US-FUND-05: Prestigious US Scholarships Guide.
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JN Tata Endowment 2026: Interest-Free Loan up to ₹10 Lakhs + Gift Grants

Guide to JN Tata Endowment for Indian students pursuing post-graduate study abroad. Interest-free loan up to ₹10 Lakhs, gift grants up to ₹7.5 Lakhs, and Tata interview tips.

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Fully funded: J-1 visa support, round-trip airfare, tuition fees, living expenses, and accident & sickness coverage in the USA. Approx. USD $35,000–45,000/year.

Fulbright-Nehru Master's Fellowships

The Fulbright-Nehru Master's Fellowships are offered by the United States-India Educational Foundation (USIEF) and fund Indian professionals to pursue a Master's degree at a US university. Unlike other scholarships, Fulbright-Nehru requires at least 3 years of full-time professional work experience post-graduation. Indian government employees (central/state civil services) are generally ineligible, though faculty at IITs, IIMs, and CSIR labs are exempt.

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The scholarship is structured as a 50% grant and 50% loan. It covers tuition fees and student living expenses (accommodation, food, and essential costs). The loan portion is interest-free, but a cumulative service charge of 5% per annum is levied on the amount of the loan. Scholarships for Master's studies are granted for the entire duration of the degree course, while for PhD students, scholarships are awarded for the first two years, after which students are expected to find funding from alternative sources. The award does not cover international travel costs, clothing, furniture, or living expenses for family members. The amount is variable and provided according to demonstrated financial need, serving as a resource of last resort. An estimated annual amount for tuition and living expenses in the US is approximately $45,000 USD, which converts to approximately 4,300,200 INR (using an exchange rate of 1 USD = 95.56 INR as of July 12, 2026).

Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme

Comprehensive guide for Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme. Get eligibility details, stipend amounts, and registration instructions here.

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Chicago Booth MBA Scholarships typically range from $10,000 to $30,000 USD annually (approximately 955,600 INR to 2,866,800 INR based on 1 USD = 95.56 INR). Some specialized fellowships, such as the Edwardson Civic Scholars Program, can offer full tuition coverage, which is $89,976 USD for the 2026-2027 academic year (approximately 8,600,000 INR). These merit-based scholarships reduce the overall cost of the MBA program.

Chicago Booth MBA Scholarships

Comprehensive guide for Chicago Booth MBA Scholarships. Get eligibility details, stipend amounts, and registration instructions here.

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The Columbia University Graduate Fellowships for doctoral students provide comprehensive funding, including an annual prevailing stipend (intended to cover living expenses), full tuition allowance, health fees, University service and support fees, and, if applicable, international fees. The estimated annual value for the 2026-2027 academic year is approximately $98,000 USD (around 8,134,000 INR, based on an exchange rate of 1 USD = 83 INR). This covers tuition, various fees, and a stipend for living costs in New York City.

Columbia University Graduate Fellowships

Comprehensive guide for Columbia University Graduate Fellowships. Get eligibility details, stipend amounts, and registration instructions here.

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Cornell University Graduate Fellowships, which typically refer to the comprehensive funding packages for Ph.D. students, generally provide full tuition, a living stipend, health insurance (Student Health Plan - SHP), and a student health fee waiver. For the 2026-2027 academic year, this is estimated to include PhD tuition of approximately $20,800 USD, a 12-month stipend of $44,463 USD (based on the University Fellowship rate) [cite: 8, previous search result], 12-month Student Health Plan (SHP) coverage at $4,092 USD, and an academic-year student health fee of $600 USD. The total estimated annual value is approximately $70,000 USD, which converts to approximately 5,810,000 INR (assuming 1 USD = 83 INR). Master's degree students generally receive limited financial assistance, which can vary by department and degree program.

Cornell University Graduate Fellowships

Comprehensive guide for Cornell University Graduate Fellowships. Get eligibility details, stipend amounts, and registration instructions here.

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Dartmouth Tuck MBA Scholarships range from $10,000 USD (approximately 830,000 INR) to full tuition, with an average award of $34,679 USD (approximately 2,880,357 INR) per academic year. The full cost of attendance for a single student living off-campus for the 2026-2027 academic year is estimated at $140,462 USD (approximately 11,658,346 INR). This includes direct costs such as tuition ($87,536 USD) and a program fee, as well as estimated indirect costs like housing allowance, food allowance, books, course materials, supplies, equipment, miscellaneous personal expenses, and health insurance.

Dartmouth Tuck MBA Scholarships

Comprehensive guide for Dartmouth Tuck MBA Scholarships. Get eligibility details, stipend amounts, and registration instructions here.

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Duke Fuqua MBA Scholarships are merit-based awards that range from partial to full tuition. For the 2026-2027 academic year, the tuition cost for the Daytime MBA program is $83,700 USD. The total estimated cost of attendance for the first year, including living expenses, fees, and supplies, is $118,825 USD. Awards are applied by the University Bursar to offset tuition costs. (Conversion: 1 USD ≈ 83 INR, so $83,700 USD is approximately 6,947,100 INR).

Duke Fuqua MBA Scholarships

Comprehensive guide for Duke Fuqua MBA Scholarships. Get eligibility details, stipend amounts, and registration instructions here.

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The fellowship provides comprehensive coverage including J-1 visa support, a monthly stipend to cover living expenses in the U.S., Accident and Sickness Program for Exchanges (health and accident coverage) per U.S. Government guidelines, round-trip economy class air travel between India and the U.S., applicable allowances (including a modest settling-in allowance and professional support funds), and modest affiliation fees, if any. A one-time research allowance of $500 is also provided. No allowances are provided for dependents, and the grant is not sufficient to support family members. The estimated annual amount in INR is based on a 9-month fellowship duration with an average monthly stipend of $2,750 USD (approx. 2,065,125 INR based on 1 USD = 83.5 INR).

Fulbright-Nehru Doctoral Research Fellowships

Comprehensive guide for Fulbright-Nehru Doctoral Research Fellowships. Get eligibility details, stipend amounts, and registration instructions here.

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The Fulbright-Nehru Master's Fellowships are generally fully funded, covering major expenses. This includes J-1 visa support, round-trip economy airfare from the fellow's home city to the U.S. host institution, tuition and academic fees, living and related expenses, and accident and sickness coverage as per U.S. Government guidelines. However, USIEF funding may not cover all costs, and the fellow might need to supplement grant benefits with other resources. The fellowship does not provide financial support for dependents. An estimated annual amount for tuition and living costs in the U.S. can range from $50,000 to $80,000 USD (approx. 4,150,000 INR to 6,640,000 INR, assuming 1 USD = 83 INR). The estimated annual amount provided is an average of this range.

Fulbright-Nehru Master's Fellowships

Comprehensive guide for Fulbright-Nehru Master's Fellowships. Get eligibility details, stipend amounts, and registration instructions here.

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Harvard Business School (HBS) Need-Based Fellowships are gifts that do not need to be repaid. Awards for the 2026-2027 academic year range from approximately $2,000 USD (~166,000 INR) to $87,000 USD (~7,221,000 INR) per year. Approximately 50% of MBA students receive need-based financial aid, with the average award being around $46,000-$50,000 USD per year (~3,818,000 INR - 4,150,000 INR). For students with the greatest financial need (roughly 10% of the class), full tuition scholarships are available, covering the 2026-2027 tuition fees of $84,760 USD (~7,035,080 INR). These fellowships contribute to the cost of attendance, which for a single student in 2026-2027 is estimated at $130,318 USD (~10,816,394 INR) annually, including tuition, health fees, health insurance, housing, food, transportation, and other living expenses. Scholarship recipients are typically still responsible for their living expenses not covered by the award. Some students may also receive additional funding through HBS Complementary Fellowships, such as the Forward Fellowship, which provides $15,000 USD ($30,000 over two years) for students from lower-income backgrounds with significant financial burdens or family obligations.

Harvard Business School Need-Based Fellowships

Comprehensive guide for Harvard Business School Need-Based Fellowships. Get eligibility details, stipend amounts, and registration instructions here.

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The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program is fully funded. It covers payment of tuition and fees at the assigned host university, a monthly maintenance (living) allowance including a one-time settling-in allowance, accident and sickness coverage, a book allowance, a one-time computer subsidy, and round-trip international airfare to and from the U.S. (including domestic travel for required program events). It also provides a Professional Development allowance for activities such as field trips, professional visits, and conferences. (Estimated total value of $55,000 USD, converted at approximately 95 INR/USD = 5,225,000 INR.)

Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program

Comprehensive guide for Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program. Get eligibility details, stipend amounts, and registration instructions here.

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The JJ/WBGSP scholarship is fully funded and provides comprehensive benefits, including: economy class air travel between the home country and the host university (round trip), a US $600 travel allowance for each trip, full tuition fees for the graduate program, the cost of basic medical insurance obtained through the university, and a monthly subsistence allowance to cover all living expenses (accommodations, food, books, etc.) while on campus. The monthly allowance varies based on the host country. (Approximate conversion: US $70,000 per year * 83 INR/USD = 5,810,000 INR annually).

Joint Japan World Bank Graduate Scholarships

Comprehensive guide for Joint Japan World Bank Graduate Scholarships. Get eligibility details, stipend amounts, and registration instructions here.

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The Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program is a fully funded scholarship covering up to three years of graduate study at Stanford University. Scholars receive a fellowship that directly covers full tuition and associated fees. Additionally, a generous stipend is provided for living and academic expenses, which includes costs such as room and board, books, academic supplies, instructional materials, local transportation, and reasonable personal expenses. A travel stipend for one annual economy-class trip to and from Stanford is also included. Newly enrolled scholars receive a one-time relocation stipend. Scholars in their second and third years may apply for supplemental funds to support academic enrichment activities like conference travel. For degrees exceeding three years (e.g., MD, PhD), the remaining funding beyond the three years is provided by the scholar's home department. An estimated annual cost of attendance, including tuition and living expenses, for a single graduate student at Stanford for 2026-2027 can be approximately $140,940 USD (roughly 11,778,490 INR at an exchange rate of 1 USD = 83.5 INR).

Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program

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Scholarships can cover partial to full tuition costs. Merit-based awards typically range from $15,000 to $60,000+ USD (approximately 1,252,500 INR to 5,010,000 INR+) per year. Full tuition for the 2026-2027 academic year is $91,892 USD (approximately 7,671,262 INR), including a $2,200 USD program fee. The estimated total cost of attendance, including tuition, student life fee, health insurance, housing, food, books & supplies, transportation, and personal expenses, is approximately $140,780 USD (approximately 11,765,130 INR) for a single academic year, based on 2025-2026 figures.

MIT Sloan MBA Scholarships

Comprehensive guide for MIT Sloan MBA Scholarships. Get eligibility details, stipend amounts, and registration instructions here.

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Scholarship awards range from $10,000 USD (~835,000 INR) up to full tuition and an annual stipend for educational travel, leadership development, and non-tuition expenses. A full tuition scholarship covers the annual tuition fee of approximately $81,152 USD (~6,776,282 INR) for non-Michigan residents. The estimated total annual cost of attendance, including tuition, mandatory fees, books & supplies, food & housing, personal expenses, and loan fees, is approximately $111,000 USD (~9,270,000 INR) for non-residents/international students for the 2025-2026 academic year.

Michigan Ross MBA Scholarships

Comprehensive guide for Michigan Ross MBA Scholarships. Get eligibility details, stipend amounts, and registration instructions here.

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NYU Stern offers various merit-based scholarships and fellowships for graduate students, which can range from partial tuition waivers (e.g., $20,000 - $40,000 USD annually) to full tuition and fees, plus living stipends. For example, the William R. Berkley Scholarship provides full two-year tuition and fees, an annual housing stipend of approximately $18,000 USD, and an additional stipend of $10,000 USD per year for books and other expenses. An estimated annual total cost of attendance for an MBA program at NYU Stern for 2026-2027 is approximately $125,000 USD, covering tuition, fees, and living expenses. The approximate conversion rate used is 1 USD = 83 INR. Therefore, a fully funded scholarship could be up to ~10,375,000 INR annually, while partial scholarships could be around ~1,660,000 INR (equivalent to $20,000 USD) or more.

NYU Stern Graduate Fellowships

Comprehensive guide for NYU Stern Graduate Fellowships. Get eligibility details, stipend amounts, and registration instructions here.

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Scholarships at Northwestern Kellogg vary from partial tuition waivers to full tuition coverage. For instance, the Mork Scholarship is $10,000 USD (~950,000 INR) annually, while the Not-for-Profit Scholarship can cover up to 30% of tuition. Full tuition scholarships are also available, such as the Finance Fellows program for Two-Year MBA students. The estimated annual tuition for the 2026-2027 Two-Year MBA program is $88,536 USD (~8,410,920 INR). The total estimated first-year cost of attendance, including tuition, living expenses, books, and fees, for the Two-Year MBA is approximately $130,072 USD (~12,356,840 INR).

Northwestern Kellogg MBA Scholarships

Comprehensive guide for Northwestern Kellogg MBA Scholarships. Get eligibility details, stipend amounts, and registration instructions here.

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Princeton University guarantees full funding for all regularly enrolled Ph.D. candidates throughout their standard period of study, provided they maintain satisfactory academic progress. For the 2026-2027 academic year, this comprehensive funding covers full tuition ($65,210 USD), the Student Health Plan (SHP) fee ($4,220 USD), and a 12-month University Fellowship stipend ($52,680 USD). The total annual estimated value is $122,110 USD, which is approximately 10,195,135 INR (using a conversion rate of 1 USD = 83.5 INR). The funding includes a living stipend and health benefits, and may also cover research support and academic expenses.

Princeton University Graduate Fellowships

Comprehensive guide for Princeton University Graduate Fellowships. Get eligibility details, stipend amounts, and registration instructions here.

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The Rotary Peace Fellowship is fully funded. It covers tuition and fees, room and board, round-trip transportation for flights, and all internship and field-study expenses. The estimated annual value is approximately $75,000 USD, which converts to about 6,225,000 INR (at an approximate exchange rate of 1 USD = 83 INR).

Rotary Peace Fellowships

Comprehensive guide for Rotary Peace Fellowships. Get eligibility details, stipend amounts, and registration instructions here.

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Stanford GSB Need-Based Fellowships are non-repayable grants awarded based solely on demonstrated financial need. The average Stanford GSB fellowship for the class of 2026 was approximately $50,000 USD per year (approximately 4,150,000 INR) or $100,000 USD in total for the two-year program. The fellowship helps cover a portion of the total cost of attendance, which for a single student in 2026-2027 is estimated at $140,940 USD (approximately 11,708,020 INR), including tuition, living expenses, housing, medical insurance, and health fees. The actual amount varies depending on the student's individual financial situation and is designed to bridge the gap between the cost of attendance and the expected student contribution, supplemented by loans.

Stanford GSB Need-Based Fellowships

Comprehensive guide for Stanford GSB Need-Based Fellowships. Get eligibility details, stipend amounts, and registration instructions here.

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Scholarships for the UC Berkeley Haas MBA program range from $5,000 to $125,000 USD annually. These awards can cover a significant portion, or potentially all, of the estimated annual cost of attendance, which for a non-resident full-time MBA student is approximately $133,655 USD for the 2025-2026 academic year (expected to be similar or slightly higher for 2026-2027). Funds can be applied towards tuition fees, and other associated program costs.

UC Berkeley Haas MBA Scholarships

Comprehensive guide for UC Berkeley Haas MBA Scholarships. Get eligibility details, stipend amounts, and registration instructions here.

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Wharton MBA Fellowships can cover partial to full tuition and mandatory fees. Awards typically range from approximately $40,000 to $80,000 USD per year. Based on a conversion rate of 1 USD = 83.5 INR, this equates to roughly 3,340,000 INR to 6,680,000 INR annually.

Wharton MBA Fellowships

Comprehensive guide for Wharton MBA Fellowships. Get eligibility details, stipend amounts, and registration instructions here.

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The fellowship covers the full cost of tuition ($52,400 USD for 2026-2027), a 12-month stipend (minimum of $52,046 USD for 2026-2027), and comprehensive health insurance including hospitalization coverage and specialty care for the student, their legal spouse, and their children. It also includes a family support subsidy for graduate students with children under the age of 18. First-year PhD students also receive a one-time relocation award of $1,500 USD. (Conversion: 1 USD ≈ 83.5 INR)

Yale University Graduate Fellowships

Comprehensive guide for Yale University Graduate Fellowships. Get eligibility details, stipend amounts, and registration instructions here.

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Interest-free loan scholarship up to ₹20,000,000, repayable over 7 years. Top candidates may receive an additional non-repayable gift award.

J. N. Tata Endowment Loan Scholarship

Learn about J.N. Tata Endowment Loan Scholarship 2026 eligibility, interest-free ₹20 Lakh loan parameters, gift awards, and online apply portal.

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Up to USD $120,000 total (not annual). Covers tuition fees, living expenses, one-way travel, visa costs, and health allowance for the full course duration.

Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation Scholarship

The Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation Scholarship is a merit-based award for outstanding Indian students pursuing postgraduate or doctoral studies at top-ranked universities in the USA, UK, and Europe. Worth up to USD $120,000, it is one of the most generous scholarships for Indian students studying abroad. Critically, the scholarship excludes engineering, CS, medicine, MBA, and management — making it primarily available for humanities, social sciences, fine arts, law, architecture, and pure sciences.

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The fellowship provides a stipend ranging from $20,000 USD to $50,000 USD for one academic year. Master's/first professional degree recipients receive $20,000 USD (~1,910,000 INR), doctoral degree recipients receive $25,000 USD (~2,387,500 INR), and postdoctoral researchers receive $50,000 USD (~4,775,000 INR). Funds are disbursed in two equal payments at the beginning and midpoint of the fellowship term. The funds can be used for educational costs such as tuition, fees, required course materials (books and supplies), living expenses (housing, food), dependent care (childcare), and travel. The approximate conversion used is 1 USD = 95.5 INR.

AAUW International Fellowships for Women

Complete 2026 guide to AAUW International Fellowships for Women for Indian students and parents.

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Columbia University Presidential Fellowship

Complete 2026 guide to Columbia University Presidential Fellowship for Indian students and parents.

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Fulbright-Nehru Master's Fellowships

Complete 2026 guide to Fulbright-Nehru Master's Fellowships for Indian students and parents.

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Harvard University Financial Aid & India Fellowships

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Covers full tuition, living expenses, one-way travel, and health allowance up to a maximum cap of USD 1,20,000 (approx. ₹1 Crore).

Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation Scholarships

Complete 2026 guide to Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation Scholarships for Indian students and parents.

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JN Tata Endowment for Higher Education of Indians

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KC Mahindra Scholarship for Post-Graduate Studies Abroad

Complete 2026 guide to KC Mahindra Scholarship for Post-Graduate Studies Abroad for Indian students and parents.

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MIT Graduate Fellowships & Assistantships

Complete 2026 guide to MIT Graduate Fellowships & Assistantships for Indian students and parents.

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Narotam Sekhsaria Postgraduate Scholarship

Complete 2026 guide to Narotam Sekhsaria Postgraduate Scholarship for Indian students and parents.

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NYU Tandon Dean's Scholarship & Fellowships

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RD Sethna Loan Scholarship

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Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program (Stanford University)

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Texas A&M Graduate Assistantships (TA/RA)

Complete 2026 guide to Texas A&M Graduate Assistantships (TA/RA) for Indian students and parents.

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Tata Trusts Means Grant and Travel Support

Complete 2026 guide to Tata Trusts Means Grant and Travel Support for Indian students and parents.

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USC Provost & Trustee Graduate Fellowships

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