How many phd scholarships are available in USA?

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What does "PhD" cover here?

On this page, PhD also includes: Doctorate, DPhil, Doctoral. The catalog filters on canonical degree level and the upstream uses contains-match, so any of these phrasings on a scholarship listing will surface here.

Are these awards specifically for Indian students?

Most USA scholarships open to international applicants are open to Indian students. Government awards (Fulbright) typically have explicit India quotas; university merit aid is allocated on academic merit alone (no nationality cap).

Government scholarships for USA usually open 9-12 months before the academic year starts (e.g., for August/September 2026 intake, applications open August-November 2025). University merit aid is decided alongside admission, so apply by priority deadline (typically December or January).

PhD scholarships in USA

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Frequently asked questions about phd scholarships in USA

How many phd scholarships are available in USA?: We're refreshing the phd catalog for USA right now. Try the live search at /student/scholarships in a few minutes.
What does "PhD" cover here?: On this page, PhD also includes: Doctorate, DPhil, Doctoral. The catalog filters on canonical degree level and the upstream uses contains-match, so any of these phrasings on a scholarship listing will surface here.
Are these awards specifically for Indian students?: Most USA scholarships open to international applicants are open to Indian students. Government awards (Fulbright) typically have explicit India quotas; university merit aid is allocated on academic merit alone (no nationality cap).
When do I apply?: Government scholarships for USA usually open 9-12 months before the academic year starts (e.g., for August/September 2026 intake, applications open August-November 2025). University merit aid is decided alongside admission, so apply by priority deadline (typically December or January).