Worried about funds to study abroad? Check these two scholarship programs

As much as higher studies is a dream for many, students also need to be prepared to be able to fund themselves for it. The rising cost of education and other expenses sometimes shunts the dreams of studying in prestigious colleges around the globe.
To lend a helping hand to students who aspire to study further, various fellowships and scholarships are being introduced. These programmes can help students to achieve their goals without being worried about finances. In this article, we elaborate on two such programmes for students who look forward to studying abroad.
The Fulbright-Nehru Master’s Fellowships are designed for individuals who have completed the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor’s degree, have at least three years of professional work experience, and are committed to returning and contributing to their communities in India.
These fellowships are awarded for up to two years to pursue a master’s degree at U.S. colleges and universities in the areas of Economics; Environmental Science/Studies; Higher Education Administration; International Affairs; International Legal Studies; Journalism and Mass Communication; Public Administration; Public Health; Urban and Regional Planning; and Women’s Studies/Gender Studies.
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Candidates selected for this fellowship will provided J-1 visa support, round-trip economy class air travel from fellow’s home city to the host institution in the U.S., funding for tuition and fees, living and related costs, and accident and sickness coverage per U.S. Government guidelines.
Chevening Scholarships are fully-funded scholarships that are provided to candidates who would like to pursue one-year master’s degrees in the UK.
These scholarships are fully-funded (flights, accommodation, and course fees are all included). Candidates will live and study in the UK for a year, and on completing their studies, they will leave the UK equipped with the knowledge and networks.
Candidates need at least two years (2,800 hours) of work experience.
As per the official website, the following can be included under work experience:
For more information, visit the official website.
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