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Old December 31st, 2011, 02:13 PM
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Default Re: The Fulbright Scholarships Programme

THE FULBRIGHT SCHOLARSHIPS
Fulbright Master's Fellowships for Leadership Development
The Fulbright Master's Fellowship for Leadership Development is designed for outstanding Indians, preferably in the age group of 25-30 years, to pursue a Master's degree program at select U.S. colleges and universities in the area of Public Administration,' Economics, Communication, Studies and Environment.
Eligibility:
(a) Applicants should have completed an equivalent of a U.S. Bachelor's degree from a recognized Indian university with at least 55% marks.
Applicant's should either possess Bachelor's degree is of less than four years duration.
(b) have at least three years full time (paid or voluntary) professional or work experience relevant to their proposed field of study.
(c) be preferably in the age group of 25-30 years
(d) demonstrate experience in leadership and community service. The applicants are committed to return and contribute to their communities. The fellowships, for one to two years, provide full funding or be in combination with tuition waivers or assistant-ships. The scholars will have to travel on J-I visas and will be subject to J-Visa regulations.

The fellowship provides the following benefits, through full funding or in combination with tuition waivers or assistant-ships:
(i) J-1 Visa support
(ii) Round trip airfare from fellow's home city to their host institution in the United States
(iii) Tuition and any additional mandatory university fees
(iv) Medical insurance coverage as per U.S. Govt guidelines
(v) Monthly allowance for professional enrichment activities
(vii) Pre-academic English language training (if necessary).

Selection is made on the basis of open competition. All eligible candidates are reviewed by a panel of specialists. Short listed candidates are interviewed at the regional level and those, who are recommended, are required to appear for an interview with the USEFI National Selection Committee in New Delhi. Further information can be had from the website iie.org or Fulbright.org
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