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South Asian students who want to enroll in an undergraduate program abroad can apply for the Next Genius Scholarship Program. The scholarship grants full or partial tuition fee relief to selected students. You can study at any one of the partner universities after you have successfully enrolled in a scholarship. This significantly reduces the financial burden of studying abroad. In this blog, you will get to know more about the scholarship eligibility, benefits, important dates, selection process, and application process. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Scholarship Type<\/td>Merit-Based<\/td><\/tr>
Organization<\/td>The Next Genius Foundation<\/td><\/tr>
Application Deadline<\/td>Not available<\/td><\/tr>
No. of Scholarships<\/td>100<\/td><\/tr>
Benefit<\/td>Full or partial tuition fee reduction<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
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Next Genius Scholarship Program: An Overview <\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Next Genius scholarship program is for high-performing students from middle-income countries such as India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, or Bangladesh. About 100 scholarships are granted each year as part of the program. On average, the scholars get around  USD 40,000 in scholarships! Moreover, they can continue their scholarship for the next year (meaning its renewable) as long as they maintain the required grades. As per the scholarship-granting history, almost every student was able to get their scholarship renewed for up to 4 academic years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Next Genius Scholarship Program Eligibility Criteria<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To obtain the scholarship, you must meet the scholarship requirements. The eligibility criteria are listed below. Ensure that you meet the same requirements before applying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. You must be in your 12th standard (or in a gap year)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. You are a citizen of India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, or Bangladesh.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Moreover, you must have the financial capacity to travel to the destination country to study abroad.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. You must also have funds to cover your living expenses to stay in the country during your studies <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Foreign nationals who are studying in any of the eligible countries can also apply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Benefits of Next Genius Scholarship Program<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    This scholarship offers both partial or full scholarships. You will receive either of the two if selected. The exact scholarship obtained depends on the strength of your application. The scholarship only covers the tuition fees. This means you have to take care of <\/strong>the living expenses in the USA<\/strong><\/a> or the relevant destination country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Serial No.<\/strong><\/td>Scholarship Type<\/strong><\/td>Coverage (%)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
    1<\/td>Full Tuition<\/td>75% \u2013 100%<\/td><\/tr>
    2<\/td>Partial Tuition<\/td>30% \u2013 90%<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
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    Important Dates for the Next Genius Scholarship<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    The following are the important dates regarding the scholarship. You must know about it to know when to apply, and when to give the scholarship interview.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    No<\/strong><\/td>Event<\/strong><\/td>Date<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
    1.<\/td>Scholarship application status<\/td>Currently open<\/td><\/tr>
    2.<\/td>Scholarship application deadline<\/td>Not available<\/td><\/tr>
    2.<\/td>College Application Deadline<\/td>January 1, 2026<\/td><\/tr>
    3.<\/td>Scholarship Interview<\/td>January 17, 2026<\/td><\/tr>
    4.<\/td>College Enrollment<\/td>April 1, 2026<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
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    Also Read: Popular Scholarships for USA September Intake <\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Partner Colleges Under the Scholarship Program<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    The Next Genius Scholarship Program has partnered with various colleges. This allows students receiving the scholarship fund to obtain partial\/full scholarships to enroll in these colleges.  The partner colleges and the reasons to study there are provided below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Serial No.<\/strong><\/td>College Name<\/strong><\/td>Why Study Here<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
    1<\/td>IE University, Spain<\/td>Innovative global programs with a strong business focus.<\/td><\/tr>
    2<\/td>The American University of Paris<\/td>Offers an international liberal arts education in Paris.<\/td><\/tr>
    3<\/td>Centre College, Kentucky<\/td>Small class sizes with personalized mentorship.<\/td><\/tr>
    4<\/td>Capital University, Ohio<\/td>Strong professional programs in business and music.<\/td><\/tr>
    5<\/td>Cottey College, Missouri<\/td>Women-focused liberal arts education with leadership emphasis.<\/td><\/tr>
    6<\/td>Ithaca College, New York<\/td>Renowned for its communications and performing arts programs.<\/td><\/tr>
    7<\/td>Lynn University, Florida<\/td>Flexible learning with global experiential opportunities.<\/td><\/tr>
    8<\/td>Masters’ Union, India<\/td>Industry-integrated programs with real-time trading experience.<\/td><\/tr>
    9<\/td>Muhlenberg College, Pennsylvania<\/td>Strong arts and sciences curriculum with close faculty support.<\/td><\/tr>
    10<\/td>Northwestern University in Qatar<\/td>Global journalism and media programs with industry connections.<\/td><\/tr>
    11<\/td>Syracuse University, New York<\/td>Well-rounded programs in communications, arts, and business.<\/td><\/tr>
    12<\/td>University of Charleston, West Virginia<\/td>Focus on practical education in business, nursing, and healthcare.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
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    Selection Criteria for the Next Genius Scholarship:<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    The scholarship selection is usually based on a profile and an interview that you have to give after online registration. Generally, the following students are preferred for the:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Changemakers:<\/strong> Students who demonstrate the intention to return to their country and bring change.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Creative problem-solving skills:<\/strong> They must be good in both academic and non-academic areas<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Interest in studying abroad: <\/strong>Interested in studying at any one of the scholarship partner colleges.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Other skills<\/strong>: Such as communication skills, cooperation, and collaboration skills<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      To learn 10 additional things about the Next Genius Scholarship Program, watch this video:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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