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The Next Genius Scholarship Program 2018

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Eligibility

Class 12/Class 12 Passed

Region

United States

Award

Full & Partial Tuition Fees

Deadline

Closed

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About The Program

The Next Genius Scholarship Program 2018 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 2018-19, over USD 8 million worth of scholarships will be awarded to more than 100 students under the program. 

EligibilityDeadline Date: Closed

The scholarship is open to candidates who are: 

a) Studying in Class 12, or have just passed Class 12 (Gap Year)

b) An Indian Citizen residing in India or abroad, or OCI card holders, or Foreign nationals residing in India 

 

Benefits

Selected scholars will receive full and partial scholarships to study any 4-year undergraduate course at one of the following universities in the US:

  1. Beloit College, Wisconsin
  2. Drew University, New Jersey
  3. Ithaca College, New York
  4. Juniata College, Pennsylvania
  5. Knox College, Illinois
  6. Lynn University, Florida
  7. Millsaps College, Mississippi
  8. Texas Christian University, Texas
  9. The University of the South, Tennessee
  10. Union College, New York
  11. University of Rochester, New York
  12. Washington College, Maryland
  13. Wheaton College, Massachusetts

 

How can you apply?

To begin your application for the scholarship, follow these steps:

Step 1: Go to this link

Step 2: Fill in your details to register 

Step 3: Log in and complete your profile 

Step 4: You can now attempt a practice test and are eligible for the selection process 

More Details
Important Dates
  • October 10, 2018 - Deadline for Online Application 
  • October 12-14, 2018 - Online Critical Thinking Test
  • October 29, 2018 - Candidate Selection 
  • December 14, 2018 - Last Date for College Applications 
  • January 12-13, 2019 - Interview & Awards in Mumbai 
  • May 1, 2019 - Last date to confirm acceptance of scholarship 
Selection Criteria

SELECTION CRITERIA

Following attributes will be looked for in the prospective scholars:

  • 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 - Desire to be an active member of the Next Genius community and give back to society; Strong desire to study abroad at one of our partner colleges 
  • Need Aware - 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)

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. 

Terms and Conditions

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)

Contact Details

803, Hubtown Sunmist, Saiwadi, Andheri E, Mumbai 400069, India

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