Next Genius Scholarship

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The Next Genius Scholarship or NextGen scholarship is an opportunity for Indian students planning to pursue an undergraduate degree in a US institution. Knowing how costly it is to study in USA, the scholarships offer partial or full-tuition fee waivers to the recipients.

For the Next Genius scholarship 2023-2024, the foundation hopes to award 100 Indian students.
Scholarships are awarded for the entire duration of the bachelor program in the chosen US university.
Renewability of the NextGen scholarship depends upon the recipient's academic performance in the previous academic cycle.
Eligible applicants must have completed their high school senior levels in India only.
Selections take place in two levels: Online Critical Thinking Test and Personal Interview

In order to apply for the NextGenius scholarship 2024, eligible applicants need to complete a separate application form before October 1, 2024.

Highlights

Scholarship Type	Merit-Based, Tuition-Fee-Waiver
Offered by	N/A
Organization	N/A
Application Deadline	Oct 01 ,2024
Number of Scholarships	200
Amount	Variable Amount
Renewability	No
International Student Eligible	Yes
Scholarship Website Link	https://www.next-genius.com/university-scholarships
Online Application Link	https://www.next-genius.com/register

Eligibility Criteria

To receive the Next Genius Scholarship, applicants must meet the eligibility requirements listed below:

Academic Qualification: High school senior or in grade XII
- Students who are currently in their gap year are also eligible to apply.
Citizenship:
- Indian citizen
- OCI Card Holders
- Foreign nationals living in India
Critical Thinking Ability: Strong problem-solving skills in both academic and non-academic atmosphere.
Personal Vision: work for the welfare of the society and must desire to study abroad.
Soft Skills: Team spirit, communication skills
Financial Capability: Students should be able to pay for living and other expenses while studying in USA.

Application Process

Students who want to secure the benefits Next Genius Scholarship Program, you need to complete the application process before October 1, 2023.

Register and provide the following details
- Email address & Student Name
- Personal Details like Mobile No. & Citizenship
- Academic qualification like grades, curriculum, school
- NextGenius Registration Payment ID
Pay the registration fee of 700 INR.

Once the online registration process is complete, the potential scholars have to complete the profile. The entire application timeline for NextGen Scholarship 2023 is tabulated below:

Event	Timeline/Deadline
Online Application	May-October
Online Critical Thinking Test	October 11, 2024
College Selection	October 26, 2024
College Application	December 14, 2024
Online Interviews and Awards	January 23 & 24, 2025
Scholarship Acceptance & Enrollment	May 1, 2025

Therefore, the entire application-portion of the NextGen Scholarship program is to be completed in the month of October only.

Selection Process

Applicants have to undergo a selection process that will test their abilities and skills and allow the NextGenius Scholarship to find the best fit for the scholarship.

The selection process will take place in two levels:

Level I: Online critical thinking test assesses the student’s ability to think critically and to solve complex problems within a given timeframe.
- Shortlisted students will be provided with scholarship details and asked about their college of preference.
Level II: Shortlisted candidates will be invited to Mumbai for a personal interview and award ceremony where the winners are publically awarded their scholarship certificates.

Note: Students are required to show proof of application form of their preferred US college.

Grant Details

The Next Genius Scholarship scholarship, worth 10 million USD, is a chance for Indian students to pursue higher education in the USA. The students must be planning to pursue a four-year undergraduate degree at one of the following universities:

Beloit College	Centre College	Ithaca College
Juniata College	Knox College	Lynn College
Millsaps College	Muhlenberg College	Northwestern University in Qatar
Ohio Wesleyan University	Syracuse University	TCU
The University of South	Union College	Wheaton College

The Foundation seeks outstanding students for the Next Genius Scholarship who have exceptional academic skills, critical thinking abilities, possess soft skills, have personal awareness, and personal vision.