16 July,2009 08:03 AM IST | | Amit Singh
Want to study abroad without burning a hole in your pocket? Apply for global scholarships to make the most of your course without compromising on quality
The time is ripe for a fresh lease of programs and Classroom is ready with a list of best international scholarship options available to Indian students.
Fulbright Scholarship
Aimed at speeding up the exchange of ideas, culture and education between the United States and other countries, this scheme provides grants to students, research scholars and professionals; and assists them to pursue graduation courses, conduct advanced research and teach in universities and schools. Cost sharing, waiver of tuition fees and housing facilities are few of the highlights of this line up that majorly covers subjects like Music, Journalism, Urban Planning, Business Administration and Zoology among others.
For details, contact: United States Educational Foundation in India, Fulbright House, 12 Hailey Road or visit https://www.usief.org.in/
Chevening Scholarship
This system of grants offers exceptional Indian candidates the opportunity to undertake postgraduate study at leading universities and research works in UK. Annually, 2,000
individuals from across the globe and 100 Indian professional are assisted under this program.Visit: https://www.chevening.com/ for more
The Ford Foundation International Fellowships Program
IFP provides support of up to three years of formal graduate-level study, which leads to a masters or doctoral degree. Fellows are selected from
countries and territories in Asia, Africa, Middle East,
Latin America, and Russia, where the Ford Foundation maintains active overseas programs.
Once selected, Fellows may enroll in an appropriate university program anywhere in the world, including those in their native country.
Log on to https://www.fordifp.net/ for more
Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan
In CSFP, Commonwealth countries provide scholarships and fellowships to citizens
of other Commonwealth nations. Participation is based on a series of bi-lateral arrangements between home and host countries.
Visit https://www.acu.ac.uk/
World Bank Scholarship
Under this proposal, students undertake graduate studies in subjects related to economic development. There are two kinds of scholarship currently available on competitive basis u00e2u0080u0094 the Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP) where scholarships are awarded to individuals from World Bank member countries to study at renowned universities in other member countries; and The Robert S McNamara Fellowships Program that provides support to young researchers working in academic and research institutions from eligible countries preparing a doctoral dissertation. Research grants cover residence costs for
five to 10 months at a renowned university or research centre.
For info log on to, www.worldbank.org/wbi/scholarships
Compiled by Amit Singh
