Igniting Minds Foreign Fellowship

About Fellowship

Launched in 2023, The Igniting Minds Foreign Fellowship is a transformative platform dedicated to nurturing the aspirations of talented Indian students. Our fellowship program is designed to empower the brightest minds in India to pursue their dreams of studying overseas, fostering intellectual growth, and making a meaningful impact on the world stage.

We aim to catalyze educational excellence and global engagement. We are committed to providing a pathway for Indian students to access world-class education and research opportunities, thereby igniting their intellectual curiosity and inspiring them to become agents of change.

Our vision is to create a community of scholars who transcend geographical boundaries, push the boundaries of knowledge, and contribute significantly to the progress of India and the global community. We envision an India where talent knows no limits and where Indian scholars are recognized and celebrated globally for their contributions.

What Sets Us Apart

Empowering Dreams: Igniting Minds Foreign Fellowship is dedicated to turning dreams into realities. We are driven by the belief that every talented Indian student deserves access to international educational experiences that can shape their future.

Comprehensive Support: We offer more than just financial assistance. Our fellows benefit from a holistic support system that includes mentorship, career guidance, and a vibrant community of scholars who share their passion for learning and growth.

Diverse Disciplines: We embrace diversity in thought and disciplines. Our fellowship programs encompass a wide range of fields, spanning science, technology, engineering, arts, humanities, social sciences, and more.

Global Exposure: We recognize the power of global exposure in nurturing well-rounded scholars. Our programs provide opportunities for scholars to immerse themselves in diverse cultures, academic environments, and collaborative research endeavours.

Community Engagement: We encourage our scholars to engage actively with their local and global communities. We believe in the transformative power of knowledge-sharing and outreach, allowing our fellows to make a positive impact wherever they go.

Join Us in Igniting Minds

Igniting Minds Foreign Fellowship is more than a scholarship program; it is an invitation to dream big, strive for excellence, and contribute to a better world. We invite you to explore the opportunities our fellowship programs offer and join us on this exciting journey of education, discovery, and global citizenship.

Together, we can ignite minds, break down barriers, and shape a brighter future for India and the global community. Join us in igniting minds, and let's embark on this transformative journey together!

The Fellowship is open for all fields of study in any country other than India. Below mentioned courses and degrees are NOT eligible for our funding program:

  1. Any sort of programs including MBBS/ Medicine in China, the Philippines, Georgia, Russia, and Ukraine are not eligible
  2. PhD/ PostDoc in any country is not eligible
  3. Students planning to study in India are not eligible as this is only for Indian students who are planning to study overseas in a foreign country.

Except for the above-mentioned conditions, Indian nationals applying to any recognised university globally are eligible to apply for this fellowship program.

Scholarship Terms

The maximum amount given under this fellowship for the selected candidates is 25% of their tuition fee or INR. 3,00,000 whichever is lower.

Candidates selected for this fellowship are supposed to produce the proof of how are they planning to arrange the remaining funds

Candidates selected for this fellowship are supposed to inform us if they have received any other scholarships/ fellowships for the same course

During the course tenure of the selected candidate, they are not supposed to stay in India for more than 30 consecutive days.

After getting selected for the fellowship, if the candidate doesn't commence their course within 6 months, then the Fellowship Management Team has the right to allocate it to the next candidate on the waiting list.

Criteria for Eligibility

  1. This Fellowship is open for all Indian nationals who have a valid Indian passport and are born after 1st Jan 1990
  2. The Fellowship applicant must have completed their 12th/ Intermediate/ Bachelors (if going for Masters) from a recognised institution in India/ outside India
  3. Fellowship applicants shoold have a minimum percentage of 55% to be eligible to apply for this fellowship.
  4. Candidates having a Master's qualification from an institution abroad are not eligible to apply.
  5. Candidates who are already studying or have started their postgraduate education at an institution abroad are not eligible to apply.

Application form details

The Igniting Minds Foreign Fellowship application form has 4 parts:

  1. Student details
  2. Past Academic details
  3. Future Academic details
  4. Statement of Purpose

Please fill out and submit the fellowship application form carefully. The Fellowship Management Team is not responsible if you have made mistakes in the form submission.

Instructions on how to fill up each section are mentioned within the application form Apply for Fellowship

Documents required:

Past winners

Name Course taken, Country
Aishwarya Mehta MSc. Environmental Science, UK
Siddharth Verma MS Computer Science, USA
Rahul Kapoor MS Aeronautical Engineering, USA
Usha Rani MBA, Ireland
Ajay Kumar Masters in Civil & Construction Management, Canada
Ramesh Yadhav Masters in Business Administration, Australia
Uma Maheswari MS Information Technology, USA
Pooja Kumar MSc. Food Technology, Germany

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