The Next Genius Scholarship Program 2020 invites applications from outstanding Indian high school students to pursue their undergraduate education in the United States. In the last 3 years, the program has awarded scholarships worth USD 10 million to 112 students from 82 schools in India. In 2019-20, over USD 8 million worth of scholarships will be awarded to more than 100 students under the program.
High School Seniors
Currently in Grade 12 (or gap year)
Citizenship
Indian citizen
Indian citizens living abroad
OCI Card Holders
Foreign nationals living/studying in India
Critical Thinking Ability
Strong creative problem-solving skills, both in academic and non-academic settings
Soft Skills
Strong team playing and communication skills. Positive attitude, charisma & leadership skill
Personal Vision
Strong desire to study abroad at one of our partner colleges. Desire to be an active member of the Next Genius community and give back to society
Need Aware
Ability to pay for living costs at college for a duration of 4 years (up to INR 10 Lac per year towards housing, food, insurance, flights, books)
College Fit
Students who create their college list based on “fit” tend to gain more success in the application process. We highly encourage you to learn more about the colleges and scholarships and identify the colleges that fit your aspirations and profile the best
Selected scholars will receive full and partial scholarships to study any 4-year undergraduate course at one of the following universities in the US:
To begin your application for the scholarship, follow these steps:
Step 1: Go to this link https://www.next-genius.com/apply
Step 2: Fill the form and submit.
Step 3: They will mail once the registration opens.
SELECTION CRITERIA
Following attributes will be looked for in the prospective scholars:
SELECTION PROCESS
The selection for the registered is done in the following four stages:
Stage 1: In the first stage, candidates will need to take an 'Online Critical Thinking Test'. Top performers in the assessment are selected for the next level.
Stage 2: Shortlisted candidates are provided detailed information about the various scholarships and invited to identify college and course of preference
Stage 3: Candidates submit a complete college application to the college of their choice
Stage 4: Candidates are invited to Mumbai for a personal interview, and selected scholars are awarded in a public award ceremony.
The candidates must have the ability to pay for living costs at college for a duration of 4 years (up to INR 8 Lac per year towards housing, food, insurance, flights, books)