- Deadline to apply: June 15, 2018
- June-July 2018: Application selection round
- Mid August 2018: Interview round
- End August 2018: Test for English language proficiency (such as TOEFL & GRE)
- September 2018: USIEF forwards applications to recommended the shortlisted candidates
- March-April 2019: Scholar selection round
- July-August 2019: Pre-academic training in the U.S (if required)
- August-September 2019: Classes begins