{"id":4465,"date":"2022-04-19T18:27:41","date_gmt":"2022-04-19T12:57:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/?p=4465"},"modified":"2022-12-19T09:42:14","modified_gmt":"2022-12-19T09:42:14","slug":"next-genius-scholarship-overview-eligibility-process","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/next-genius-scholarship-overview-eligibility-process\/","title":{"rendered":"Next Genius Scholarship: Overview, Eligibility &#038; Process"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\"><\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\">6<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">min read<\/span><\/span>\n<p>The Next Genius Scholarship Program is a scholarship opportunity started by the Next Genius Foundation, a registered charitable trust in India. The scholarship was started with a vision to identify the world changers and connect them with outstanding university scholarships in the United States to study the subject of their choice. The aim of the program is to make a community of future leaders who will have a strong impact on society. The scholarship program is made possible through generous donations from individual citizens, leading partner colleges abroad, and Indian corporations. <\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_68_1 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #192a3d;color:#192a3d\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #192a3d;color:#192a3d\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/next-genius-scholarship-overview-eligibility-process\/#Next_Genius_Scholarship_Program_Eligibility_Criteria\" title=\"Next Genius Scholarship Program Eligibility Criteria\">Next Genius Scholarship Program Eligibility Criteria<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/next-genius-scholarship-overview-eligibility-process\/#Documents_Required_for_Next_Genius_Scholarship\" title=\"Documents Required for Next Genius Scholarship\">Documents Required for Next Genius Scholarship<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/next-genius-scholarship-overview-eligibility-process\/#Next_Genius_Scholarship_Registered_Colleges\" title=\"Next Genius Scholarship Registered Colleges\">Next Genius Scholarship Registered Colleges<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/next-genius-scholarship-overview-eligibility-process\/#Selection_Process\" title=\"Selection Process\">Selection Process<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/next-genius-scholarship-overview-eligibility-process\/#Benefits_of_the_Next_Genius_Scholarship_Program\" title=\"Benefits of the Next Genius Scholarship Program\">Benefits of the Next Genius Scholarship Program<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/next-genius-scholarship-overview-eligibility-process\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/next-genius-scholarship-overview-eligibility-process\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions\u00a0\">Frequently Asked Questions\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Scholarships for Indian students in Germany | Study in Germany Scholarships!\" width=\"1290\" height=\"726\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wa49zi9n9nA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A Indian students aiming to pursue higher education in the United States are eligible to apply for the Next Genius scholarship. The scholarship award is provided for students selected by the NEXT Foundation. The NEXT Foundation aims to make education accessible for all, irrespective of their economic conditions. The foundation hopes to award over USD 10 million worth of study abroad scholarships or 75 per cent or more tuition fee waivers to more than 100 students. In this article, we will have a look at the Next Genius Scholarship program, the eligibility criteria for the same, registered colleges, and the timeline of the program. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Next_Genius_Scholarship_Program_Eligibility_Criteria\"><\/span>Next Genius Scholarship Program Eligibility Criteria<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before applying for the scholarship, the student must ensure they meet the eligibility criteria set by the Foundation Education Committee. The main eligibility criteria are listed below: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Students must be high school seniors. They must currently be in Grade 12 or a gap year.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\nThe applicant must have either of the following citizenship statuses:\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Indian citizenship<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>OCI cardholders<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Indian citizens living abroad<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Foreign nationals studying or living in India<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>The candidates must have soft skills such as communication skills and must be strong team players. They should have leadership skills, charisma, and a positive attitude.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The applicant must have strong critical thinking ability and creative problem-solving skills in academic and non-academic settings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The candidate must strongly desire to continue their higher education while studying abroad. They should want to give back to society by being an active Next Genius community member.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They must be eligible to pay for their living expenses at their college for up to 4 years. This includes up to INR 10 lakh per year for food, housing, insurance, books, and flight expenses.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They must select the college that is &#8220;fit&#8221; for them. Your application is more likely to be approved if the college aligns with your aspirations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Documents_Required_for_Next_Genius_Scholarship\"><\/span>Documents Required for Next Genius Scholarship<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\nThe list of documents required for assessing the eligibility for the Next Genius Scholarship are:\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Government ID like PAN card, Aadhaar card, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Passport or visa<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Admission receipt<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Passport size photograph<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Class 12 mark sheet<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p> For admission to the US college, the students might also be required to fill out a college application form. For the specific college application form, the students might be required to submit their English languages proficiency test scores, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/ielts-practice-test-ielts-7-band-tips-tricks-for-band-7-in-ielts-exam\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">IELTS<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/toefl-exam-syllabus-fees-dates-and-eligibility\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">TOEFL<\/a> or SAT scores. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Next_Genius_Scholarship_Registered_Colleges\"><\/span>Next Genius Scholarship Registered Colleges<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Over 100 Next Genius Scholarships are offered every year to cover 4 years of education in a subject of the student&#8217;s choice. The benefit can only be availed in any one of the following colleges that are registered with the foundation: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Beloit College, Wisconsin<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Northwestern University in Qatar, Doha<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Centre College, Kentucky<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sewanee, The University of the South, Tennessee<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ohio Wesleyan University, Delaware<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Muhlenberg College, Pennsylvania<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Syracuse University, New York<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Texas Christian University, Texas<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wentworth Institute of Technology, Massachusetts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lynn University, Florida<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Trinity College, Connecticut<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Millsaps College, Mississippi<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wheaton College, Boston<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Union College, New York<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lewis &amp; Clark College, Portland<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Transylvania University, Kentucky<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>College of Charleston, Charleston<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Knox College, Illinois<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ithaca College, New York<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Juniata College, Pennsylvania<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Selection_Process\"><\/span>Selection Process<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The applicants for the Next Genius Scholarship program must go through a careful review process. The steps of the selection process for the Next Genius Scholarship program are: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 1 &#8211; Online Application and Test<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To be considered for a scholarship, the students must register on their official website and pay the registration fees and the application. After registration, candidates must appear for the Next Genius Online Level 1 Critical Thinking Assessment. The online assessment will be for 1 hour and will contain 18 questions to measure the candidate&#8217;s ability to reason, read effectively, analyze data, and solve puzzles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 2 &#8211; College Selection<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Through the online critical thinking test, the candidates are shortlisted and notified of their selection on their email id. The candidates are given detailed information on the colleges and scholarships. They must fill out the online college selection form to select their preferred genius partner colleges and the scholarships they wish to be considered for. The college will be allocated to the candidates who can accept the same by paying a non-refundable fee of INR 4000. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 3 &#8211; College Application<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Short-listed candidates are provided with an application fee waiver for their respective colleges. They are required to submit the necessary documents for college applications as well as financial aid applications. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 4 &#8211; Scholarship Interviews<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The shortlisted candidates who have filled out their college applications are invited for a group interview with the college admission officer and the Next Genius Foundation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 5 &#8211; Award Ceremony<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The winners of the scholarships are felicitated through a public ceremony. The Timeline for the winners has a deadline of May 1, 2022, to confirm their acceptance. The Scholarships are non-binding. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits_of_the_Next_Genius_Scholarship_Program\"><\/span>Benefits of the Next Genius Scholarship Program<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The details of the benefits offered through the Next Genius Scholarship program are as follows: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Tuition Scholarship<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Next Genius Scholarship covers only the actual tuition fee component of the undergraduate education of the candidate. The scholarship winner will receive a 75 % or more tuition fee waiver for 4 years of education. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Partial Tuition Scholarship<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p> In addition to the 75 % or more scholarships, multiple other partial scholarships are offered for the students. The winner of a partial tuition scholarship is provided with a partial waiver on their tuition fee. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Educational Loans<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p> The Next Genius Foundation offers low-interest educational loans for specific high school students. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are multiple rounds to be selected for the Next Genius Scholarship. The students must first clear a critical thinking ability test followed by a test of the student&#8217;s soft skills. The scholarship is provided after an interview with the NEXT Genius Foundation, after which the scholarship benefit is directly sponsored to the applicant&#8217;s bank account. The renewability of the NextGen scholarship depends on the recipient&#8217;s academic performance in the last academic cycle. Choosing the right program and university can help you achieve career growth and receive exciting job prospects while pursuing your professional development goals. <a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/counsellors\">LeapScholar<\/a> can help you identify the popular courses and universities in the USA and guide you throughout the admission process. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1668668978875\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \">1. <strong>What are the documents required for the college application form?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The college application form can be submitted along with the following required documents:<br \/>Completed college application form<br \/>Completed specific college supplementary form<br \/>Recommendation Letter from the principal or school counsellor<br \/>Submission of academic transcripts of grades 9 to 12<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/sat-exam-dates-scores-syllabus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SAT<\/a>\u00a0or ACT scores<br \/>English proficiency test scores \u2013\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/speaking-band-8-top-sample-answers-for-ielts-speaking-band-8\/\">IELTS<\/a>\u00a0or TOEFL scores<br \/>2 recommendation letters from the teachers of the candidate<br \/>Student portfolio<br \/>Financial aid application<br \/>Scanned copies of income tax returns of the last 3 years of income of parents<br \/>Financial statements<br \/>Scanned copy of last 12 months\u2019 bank statements of the parents<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1668669065538\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \">2. <strong>What are some of the top courses one can pursue in the United States of America?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Some of the top courses in the USA colleges or universities are:<br \/>Bachelor\u2019s in Integrated\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/become-a-registered-pharmacist-in-canada-eligibility-process-for-indian-students\/\">Pharmaceutical Sciences<\/a><br \/>Bachelor\u2019s in Data Analytics<br \/>Bachelor\u2019s in Data Science<br \/>Bachelor\u2019s of Science in\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/msc-nursing-in-uk-universities-course-details\/\">Nursing<\/a><br \/>Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies<br \/>Bachelor\u2019s in\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/top-colleges-for-bba-in-canada-online-guide\/\">Business Administration<\/a><br \/>Bachelor\u2019s of Technology<br \/>Bachelor\u2019s in Journalism &amp; Mass Communication<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1668669121886\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \">3. <strong>What are the important\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/ielts-exam-dates-registration-locations\/\">dates<\/a>\u00a0for the Next Genius Scholarship 2022?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The timeline for the Next Genius Scholarship 2022 is May 2022 \u2013 Acceptance of scholarship and last date of enrollment for the students.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\"><\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\">6<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">min read<\/span><\/span> The Next Genius Scholarship Program is a scholarship opportunity started by the Next Genius Foundation, a registered charitable trust in India. The scholarship was started with a vision to identify the world changers and connect them with outstanding university scholarships in the United States to study the subject of their choice. 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