Scholarships for Hindus and Hindu Religious Study
Faith-based College Funding
If you are a member of the Hindu religious faith or are interested in pursuing studies to increase your knowledge in this area, financial assistance to reach your educational goals is available. Taking courses in religious studies can benefit those wishing to pursue career goals in social work, journalism, medicine, government, education, business, and, of course, the ministry.
Monies are available for those wishing to study at a US institution, as well as in other countries.
Scholarship Programs
The Rattan L. Khosa Scholarship
The Rattan L. Khosa Scholarship is offered to Hindu students who are enrolled in the University of Chicago's Graduate School of Business. In order to be eligible, applicants must have already been accepted to study at this institution. The scholarship provides funds ranging from $4,000-$10,000 to one recipient each year.
University of Washington, Department of Asian Arts and Literature
Learners majoring Hindu studies may be eligible for the Muktabodha Indological Research Institute Graduate Student Research Fellowship. The Fellowship is worth $10,000.
Creighton University, Omaha, NE
International students, including Hindus, enrolling in undergraduate programs at Creighton who have distinguished themselves in the academic arena and have an F-1 visa status can be considered for a Matteo Ricci Academic Scholarship. The Scholarship is renewable if the student is able to maintain a certain grade point average and keep his or her F-1 visa status.
Washington University in St. Louis, School of Arts and Sciences
The Religious Studies Program at WU offers students several courses involving Hinduism. Both academic and need-based scholarships are available. International students are invited to apply for financial assistance; the application form is available online.
University of Virginia, Department of Religious Studies
Those individuals who would like to study Hinduism at the graduate level can apply for funding from several sources offered by the University. Department fellowships are available; for example, the President's Fellowship is worth at least $16,000 in addition to covering the cost of fees, tuition, and a subsidy for health insurance. State and regional fellowships are also available.
Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies
Individuals interested in studying furthering their education of the Hindu religion in the United Kingdom can contact the Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies to get information about funding available.
Canadian Scholarship Programs
University of Regina Religious Studies Scholarships
Undergraduate students who are studying the Hindu religion, philosophy, or culture can be considered for the Hindu Samaj Award. One student with an average of at least 70% who has also completed a minimum of 45 credit hours will be awarded $300.
Queen's University, Department of Religious Studies
Those interested in pursuing a Master's Degree, which includes the study of the Hindu faith, can receive grants from outside agencies, along with fellowships from the University itself. All students who have accepted an offer of admission receive at least $14,000 in funding from various sources. Those in need of financial assistance should indicate this fact on their application form when applying.
