5 of the best US scholarships for Indian students in 2022-23

The US is an ideal destination for Indian students to further their education. Its quality courses and programmes enable students to reach their fullest potential whilst offering job opportunities for those that are ready to take their next step in life. If you’re looking to live this exact all-American dream, US scholarships will help bring you there.

Besides offsetting your tuition fees, some US scholarships cover your accommodation, stationaries and even your flight ticket to America. Although job offers are not guaranteed with a scholarship, there is a higher chance that more work or internship opportunities will come to you as you complete your course.

If this piques your interest, take a look at these US scholarships best suited for Indian students. Maybe one or a few of them might just be the perfect fit for you:

The Asian Development Bank-Japan Scholarship Programme (ADB-JSP) aims to provide an opportunity for well-qualified students living in developed countries to undertake a postgraduate course at any participating academic institutions in several Asian countries and the US. Source: Yuki Iwamura/AFP

ADB-Japan Scholarship Programme for Developing Countries in Asia and Pacific

The Asian Development Bank-Japan Scholarship Programme (ADB-JSP) aims to provide an opportunity for well-qualified students living in developed countries to undertake a postgraduate course at any participating academic institutions in several Asian countries and the US.

Upon completion of your programme, scholars are going to be contributing to the economic and social development of their home countries. Programmes covered by the ADB-JSP are postgraduate courses in economics, management, health, education, agriculture,  environment, natural resources management, science and technology, and other development-related fields.

The ADB-JSP awards full tuition fee coverage, a monthly subsistence and housing allowance, an allowance for books and stationaries, medical insurance, and travel expenses.

The scholarship is applied for one year where it can be further extended to your second year of study if you maintain a satisfactory level of performance as determined by your university or institute. The maximum duration is only two years for master’s and doctorate programmes.

The Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Programme (JJ/WBGSP) is open to anyone from developing countries with relevant professional experience, who carry a history of supporting their country’s development efforts, and applying for a master degree programme in a development-related topic. Source: Nhac Nguyen/AFP

Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Programme

The Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Programme (JJ/WBGSP) is open to anyone from developing countries with relevant professional experience, who carry a history of supporting their country’s development efforts, and for those who are applying for a master degree program in a development-related topic.

JJ/WBGSP offers scholarships for 26 Participating Programmes at universities in the US, Europe, Africa, Oceania and Japan in key areas of development, including economic policy management, tax policy, and infrastructure management.

The JJ/WBGSP scholarship covers tuition, a monthly living stipend, round-trip airfare, health insurance, and several other travel allowances.

The Aga Khan Foundation provides a limited number of scholarships each year for outstanding students from developing countries who are unable to find their  education abroad. Source: Aga Khan Foundation/ Facebook

Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme

The Aga Khan Foundation provides a limited number of scholarships each year for outstanding students from developing countries who lack financial capabilities for their education.  Scholarships are awarded on a 50% grant to 50% loan basis through an annual competitive application process. The Foundation offers priority to master’s level courses but would also consider applications for PhD programmes.

The foundation only covers tuition fees and living expenses. Travel costs are not included in AKF scholarships. Funding for PhD programmes is only provided for the first two years of study, after which students will need to find alternative sources of assistance.

Half of the scholarship amount is taken into account as a loan, which must be reimbursed with an annual interest of 5%. Students would need to repay the loan in five years, six months after your study period has been funded by the foundation.

The Rotary Foundation Global Scholarship Grants for Development funds graduate-level coursework or research up to four academic years. Source: Rotary Foundation/Facebook

Rotary Foundation Global Scholarship Grants for Development

The Rotary Foundation Global Scholarship Grants for Development funds graduate-level coursework or research up to four academic years. The coursework or research that the scholarship covers is that of the foundation’s six areas of focus: Peace and conflict prevention or resolution, disease prevention and treatment, water and sanitation, maternal and child health, basic education and literacy, and economic and community development.

The minimum award for a global grant scholarship is US$30,000 up to a whopping US$400,000 which will fund passport or visa fees, inoculations, travel expenses (as specified in the grant terms and conditions), school supplies, tuition fees, accommodation,  household supplies, and language training courses.

The American University Emerging Global Leader (AU EGL) scholarship is targeted at high-achieving international students who are pursuing a bachelor’s degree in the US and who are dedicated to positive civic and social change. Source: American University / Facebook

American University Emerging Global Leader Scholarship

The American University Emerging Global Leader (AU EGL) scholarship is targeted at high-achieving international students who are pursuing a bachelor’s degree within the US and who are dedicated to positive civic and social change. It is intended for international students who are returning home to enhance under-resourced, underserved communities in their home country.

The AU EGL scholarship covers all expenses like full tuition fees and accommodation. The scholarship doesn’t cover expenses like health insurance, books, airline tickets and miscellaneous expenses.

It is renewable for up to four years of undergraduate study, depending on satisfactory academic performance.