KOLKATA, FEBRUARY 28 (MExN): The United States-India Educational Foundation (USIEF) has announced the opening of its annual competition for Fulbright-Nehru and other Fulbright fellowships. A press note from the US Consulate General in Kolkata stated that the Fulbright program offers opportunities in the United States that, according to the consulate, “will enrich one’s academic, research, teaching, and professional development.” The note added that USIEF alumni have demonstrated “strong leadership” in agriculture, arts, business, education, environment, humanities and social sciences, media, public health, and science and technology. “Outstanding” Indian students, academics, teachers, policy planners, administrators, and professionals have been encouraged to apply for the fellowship. USIEF expects to offer approximately 90 Fulbright-Nehru fellowships for Indians in 2015. Fellowship details are posted on the USIEF website http://www.usief.org.in. Application deadlines begin July 1, 2014 and the applicants may contact the USIEF offices in New Delhi, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, or Mumbai.
