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

Scholarships for South Asian Studies Majors

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U.S. Department of Education Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowship

U.S. Department of Education

Up to $20,000 Varies See Details
 

U.S. Department of Education Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowship

U.S. Department of Education

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Humanities Scholars Program - University of Maryland, Baltimore County

University of Maryland, Baltimore County

Up to $22,000 January 15, 2024 See Details
 

Humanities Scholars Program - University of Maryland, Baltimore County

University of Maryland, Baltimore County

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Up to $22,000

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January 15, 2024
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CU Boulder Arts & Humanities Achievement Scholarship

University of Colorado Boulder

$4,000 January 15, 2024 See Details
 

CU Boulder Arts & Humanities Achievement Scholarship

University of Colorado Boulder

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$4,000

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January 15, 2024
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CU Boulder Arts & Humanities Gold Scholarship

University of Colorado Boulder

$3,000 January 15, 2024 See Details
 

CU Boulder Arts & Humanities Gold Scholarship

University of Colorado Boulder

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$3,000

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January 15, 2024
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Jerrold Seigel Fellowship in Intellectual and Cultural History

New York University

$3,000 March 31, 2024 See Details
 

Jerrold Seigel Fellowship in Intellectual and Cultural History

New York University

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$3,000

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March 31, 2024
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Wollitzer Merit Scholarship for Area or Competitive Studies

Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE)

$2,500 Varies See Details
 

Wollitzer Merit Scholarship for Area or Competitive Studies

Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE)

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$2,500

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Arts and Science Alumni Affiliate Scholarship - Oakland University

Oakland University

$2,000 Varies See Details
 

Arts and Science Alumni Affiliate Scholarship - Oakland University

Oakland University

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$2,000

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Humanities & Social Sciences Tiger Athletic Foundation Scholarship

Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, College of Arts and Science

$1,000 Varies See Details
 

Humanities & Social Sciences Tiger Athletic Foundation Scholarship

Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, College of Arts and Science

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$1,000

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Catherine F. Vuozzo Scholarship

University of Maryland, College Park - College of Arts and Humanities

$1,000 Varies See Details
 

Catherine F. Vuozzo Scholarship

University of Maryland, College Park - College of Arts and Humanities

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$1,000

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First Gaston Foundation Liberal Arts Scholarship

Gaston College

$1,000 January 15, 2024 See Details
 

First Gaston Foundation Liberal Arts Scholarship

Gaston College

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$1,000

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January 15, 2024
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