South Asian Studies

Indology or South Asian studies is the academic study of the history and cultures, languages, and literature of India and as such is a subset of Asian studies.

The term Indology or (in German) Indologie is often associated with German scholarship, and is used more commonly in departmental titles in German and continental European universities than in the anglophone academy. In the Netherlands the term Indologie was used to designate the study of Indonesian history and culture in preparation for colonial service in the Dutch East Indies.

Specifically, Indology includes the study of Sanskrit literature and Hinduism along with the other Indian religions, Jainism, Buddhism, Sikhism, and Pāli literature. Dravidology is the separate branch dedicated to the Dravidian languages of South India. Hindu texts in Dravidian languages are considered disciplines in Indology.

Some scholars distinguish Classical Indology from Modern Indology, the former more focussed on Sanskrit and other ancient language sources, the latter on contemporary India, its politics and sociology.

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Harvard University

Four or more years; Private not for profit; $51,143 average out-state tuition; $51,143 average in-state tuition

University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Four or more years; Public; $38,757 average out-state tuition; $10,927 average in-state tuition

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Four or more years; Public; $37,161 average out-state tuition; $9,273 average in-state tuition

Columbia University in the City of New York

Four or more years; Private not for profit; $59,450 average out-state tuition; $59,450 average in-state tuition

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Four or more years; Public; $54,769 average out-state tuition; $16,865 average in-state tuition

University of Pennsylvania

Four or more years; Private not for profit; $54,652 average out-state tuition; $54,652 average in-state tuition

Yale University

Four or more years; Private not for profit; $59,950 average out-state tuition; $59,950 average in-state tuition

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Beinecke Scholarship - Dartmouth College

Dartmouth College

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The Beinecke Scholarship is open to juniors at Dartmouth College who plan to enter a master's or doctoral program in the arts, humanities or social sciences. You must be a U.S. citizen or a U.S. national from American Samoa or the Commonwealth of the Northern Marian Islands and demonstrate financial need to qualify for this award. In addition,...

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Beinecke Scholarship - Dartmouth College

Dartmouth College

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The Beinecke Scholarship is open to juniors at Dartmouth College who plan to enter a master's or doctoral program in the arts, humanities or social sciences. You must be a U.S. citizen or a U.S. national from American Samoa or the Commonwealth of the Northern Marian Islands and demonstrate financial need to qualify for this award. In addition,...

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CBCF/NREI HBCU Scholarship

Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc.

$10,000 March 15, 2025 See Details

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The CBCF/NREI HBCU Scholarship is available to undergraduate and graduate students who identify as African-American/Black and are pursuing studies related to social justice to include, but not limited to, criminal justice, education, civil rights, or community/economic development at a HBCU. To be considered for this award, you must be a U.S....

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CBCF/NREI HBCU Scholarship

Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc.

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$10,000

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March 15, 2025
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The CBCF/NREI HBCU Scholarship is available to undergraduate and graduate students who identify as African-American/Black and are pursuing studies related to social justice to include, but not limited to, criminal justice, education, civil rights, or community/economic development at a HBCU. To be considered for this award, you must be a U.S....

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Elevations Scholars at CU

University of Colorado Boulder

$8,000 March 15, 2025 See Details

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The Elevations Scholars at CU is available to full-time students at the University of Colorado Boulder who are residents of Colorado, demonstrate significant financial need, and show strong academic merit. Selected recipients should be members in good standing of Elevations Credit Union and agree to volunteer each September with the Buffalo...

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Elevations Scholars at CU

University of Colorado Boulder

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$8,000

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The Elevations Scholars at CU is available to full-time students at the University of Colorado Boulder who are residents of Colorado, demonstrate significant financial need, and show strong academic merit. Selected recipients should be members in good standing of Elevations Credit Union and agree to volunteer each September with the Buffalo...

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Marjorie Skiff Rose Scholarship

University of Colorado Boulder

$7,000 March 15, 2025 See Details

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The Marjorie Skiff Rose Scholarship is open to incoming full-time freshmen at the University of Colorado, Boulder, who are enrolled in the College of Arts and Sciences. You must be a Colorado resident and demonstrate financial need, a strong academic record and evidence of personal integrity and good citizenship to be considered for this award.

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Marjorie Skiff Rose Scholarship

University of Colorado Boulder

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$7,000

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March 15, 2025
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The Marjorie Skiff Rose Scholarship is open to incoming full-time freshmen at the University of Colorado, Boulder, who are enrolled in the College of Arts and Sciences. You must be a Colorado resident and demonstrate financial need, a strong academic record and evidence of personal integrity and good citizenship to be considered for this award.

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Frank L. Roberts Community Service Endowed Scholarship

Portland State University - School of Urban and Public Affairs

Up to $5,000 May 15, 2025 See Details

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The Frank L. Roberts Community Service Endowed Scholarship is available to graduate students at Portland State University-College of Urban and Public Affairs whose activities reflect the importance of civic responsibility either through career choice or desire to use higher education to achieve specific goals shared by a community.

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Frank L. Roberts Community Service Endowed Scholarship

Portland State University - School of Urban and Public Affairs

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Up to $5,000

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May 15, 2025
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The Frank L. Roberts Community Service Endowed Scholarship is available to graduate students at Portland State University-College of Urban and Public Affairs whose activities reflect the importance of civic responsibility either through career choice or desire to use higher education to achieve specific goals shared by a community.

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Carl Abbott Fellowship

Portland State University - School of Urban and Public Affairs

Up to $5,000 May 15, 2025 See Details

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The Carl Abbott Fellowship is available to doctoral students at Portland State University-College of Urban and Public Affairs.

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Carl Abbott Fellowship

Portland State University - School of Urban and Public Affairs

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Up to $5,000

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May 15, 2025
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The Carl Abbott Fellowship is available to doctoral students at Portland State University-College of Urban and Public Affairs.

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Shoe-Smith Scholarship

University of Colorado Boulder

$4,000 March 15, 2025 See Details

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The Shoe-Smith Scholarship is available to incoming freshmen at the University of Colorado Boulder - College of Arts and Sciences or the College of Engineering. You must be a resident of Denver County, be graduating in the upper third of your high school class, and demonstrate financial need to be eligible for this award.

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Shoe-Smith Scholarship

University of Colorado Boulder

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$4,000

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March 15, 2025
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The Shoe-Smith Scholarship is available to incoming freshmen at the University of Colorado Boulder - College of Arts and Sciences or the College of Engineering. You must be a resident of Denver County, be graduating in the upper third of your high school class, and demonstrate financial need to be eligible for this award.

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Hazel Gates Woodruff Memorial Pi Beta Phi Scholarship

University of Colorado at Boulder - College of Arts and Sciences

$3,000 March 15, 2025 See Details

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The Hazel Gates Woodruff Memorial Pi Beta Phi Scholarship is available to students in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Colorado at Boulder. You must be a Colorado resident and US citizen. You must also have at least a 3.0 GPA and demonstrate academic merit and financial need to be eligible for this award. Preference will...

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Hazel Gates Woodruff Memorial Pi Beta Phi Scholarship

University of Colorado at Boulder - College of Arts and Sciences

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$3,000

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March 15, 2025
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The Hazel Gates Woodruff Memorial Pi Beta Phi Scholarship is available to students in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Colorado at Boulder. You must be a Colorado resident and US citizen. You must also have at least a 3.0 GPA and demonstrate academic merit and financial need to be eligible for this award. Preference will...

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Wollitzer Merit Scholarship for Area or Competitive Studies

Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE)

$2,500 Varies See Details

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The Wollitzer Merit Scholarship for Area or Competitive Studies is available to students planning to study abroad through the Council on International Educational Exchange Program. You must demonstrate high achievement and plan to study in Africa, Asia or Latin America or pursue comparative studies in order to qualify for this award.

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Wollitzer Merit Scholarship for Area or Competitive Studies

Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE)

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$2,500

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The Wollitzer Merit Scholarship for Area or Competitive Studies is available to students planning to study abroad through the Council on International Educational Exchange Program. You must demonstrate high achievement and plan to study in Africa, Asia or Latin America or pursue comparative studies in order to qualify for this award.

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H. Arthur Steiner Undergraduate Scholarship for Asian Studies

University of California-Los Angeles (UCLA)

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The H. Arthur Steiner Undergraduate Scholarship for Asian Studies is available to junior and senior-level students at University of California-Los Angeles who pursuing Asian studies from multidisciplinary perspectives and have a minimum GPA of 3.5. This award may support summer study or research projects, study abroad, international...

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H. Arthur Steiner Undergraduate Scholarship for Asian Studies

University of California-Los Angeles (UCLA)

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$2,000

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The H. Arthur Steiner Undergraduate Scholarship for Asian Studies is available to junior and senior-level students at University of California-Los Angeles who pursuing Asian studies from multidisciplinary perspectives and have a minimum GPA of 3.5. This award may support summer study or research projects, study abroad, international...

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