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USA Master Scholarship Directory Hub Guide
Updated 31 August 2026 Ā· 2 min read
Executive Summary: How Scholarship Search Works
Finding financial aid for a US Master's degree requires understanding the distinction between Institutional Funding (Assistantships awarded by US universities) and External Foundation Fellowships (Grants awarded by foundations in India and the US).
This Hub combines:
- Parent & Student Advisory Guide: Explains funding types, eligibility criteria, and deadline windows in simple, clear language.
Parent & Student Guide: Understanding US Funding Types
| INSTITUTIONAL ASSISTANTSHIPS (TA/RA) | EXTERNAL FOUNDATION FELLOWSHIPS |
|---|---|
| ā¢ Awarded by US University Departments | ā¢ Awarded by External Foundations |
| ā¢ In-State Tuition Waiver + Monthly Stipend | ā¢ Full Tuition / Travel Grants ($10k - $50k) |
| ā¢ e.g. UT Austin, Purdue, TAMU TA/RAs ([]) | ā¢ e.g. Fulbright-Nehru, JN Tata, AAUW ([]) |
Next Steps for Students & Parents
- Review Fulbright-Nehru master profile: Fulbright Scholarship Master Profile Guide.
- Learn how Assistantships (TA/RA) reduce tuition: Graduate Assistantships Guide.
- Review external Indian foundation scholarships: Prestigious US Scholarships Guide.
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