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- Standard 2026-27 UG tuition (Queens campus): USD 56,140 (INR 53.59 Lakhs).
- With max merit scholarship (USD 35,000): net tuition drops to USD 21,140 (INR 20.18 Lakhs).
- With merit plus Catholic High School award: net tuition falls to USD 18,140 (INR 17.32 Lakhs).
- Next major deadline: Fall 2027 Early Action, tentative November 15, 2026 (annual cycle).
- St. John’s University Scholarships for UG Students
- St. John’s University Scholarships for PG / Master’s Students
- India-Specific Scholarships at St. John’s University
- St. John’s University PhD Scholarships
- External Government Scholarships for St. John’s University Indian Applicants
- St. John’s University Scholarships: Frequently Asked Questions
- Fulbright-Nehru (USIEF): the highest-value option for master’s applicants; annual cycle opens May and closes June each year.
- Inlaks Shivdasani: single-shot funding of up to INR 95 Lakhs; must hold an SJU offer before applying.
- JN Tata Endowment: interest-free loan scholarship; open January to March each year.
- KC Mahindra: interest-free loan scholarship; deadline sits at the end of March.
- EducationUSA Advising Centres: free advising for scholarship shortlisting and essay review across nine Indian cities.
St. John’s University offers 20+ named scholarships, of which 15+ are accessible to Indian applicants.
Awards range from small annual grants to full-tuition fellowships. Indian applicants qualify automatically for merit review when they submit the admission application.
Currency Note: All INR conversions use the live rate of 1 USD = INR 95.45 as of August 2026. Amounts under INR 1 Lakh are shown as raw INR values.
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St. John’s University Scholarships for UG Students
Indian first-year applicants for Fall 2027 qualify automatically for the general merit tier. Two extra awards stack on top for Catholic school graduates.
| Scholarship | Amount (USD / INR) | Eligibility for Indian Applicants | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Academic Merit Scholarship | Up to USD 35,000 / year (INR 33.41 Lakhs) | First-year international UG applicants; renewable for 4 years at full-time enrollment | Automatic with admission; Early Action tentative November 15, 2026 (annual cycle) |
| Catholic High School Scholarship | USD 3,000 / year (INR 2.86 Lakhs); up to USD 12,000 (INR 11.45 Lakhs) over 4 years | Graduates of Catholic high schools in India (Loyola, St. Xavier’s, Don Bosco and similar) | Automatic with admission; Regular tentative February 1, 2027 |
| Ozanam Scholars Program | Up to USD 10,000 / year (INR 9.55 Lakhs), renewable | High-achieving applicants with a service-learning record; separate essay required | Tentative December 15, 2026 (annual cycle) |
| Catholic Scholars Program | USD 5,000 / year (INR 4.77 Lakhs) for 4 years | Indian Catholic school students with strong academics | Tentative February 15, 2027 (annual cycle) |
The general merit award uses the admission profile only. High school percentage, board rigour and standardised test scores drive the tier assigned. No separate essay is required for this award.
Indian applicants can view the full St. John’s University admission process for document checklists and English-test cut-offs.
Reddit Insight: Threads on r/IntltoUSA and applicant community forums confirm St. John’s does not offer FAFSA-based need aid to international students, only merit awards. Indian applicants should treat the merit tier as their entire aid package.
St. John’s University Scholarships for PG / Master’s Students
Graduate scholarships at St. John’s University run from USD 3,000 to full tuition. Business, risk management and actuarial science programmes carry the highest awards.
| Scholarship | Amount (USD / INR) | Eligibility for Indian Applicants | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate Merit Scholarship | USD 3,000 to USD 9,000 / year (INR 2.86 to 8.59 Lakhs) | Full-time master’s applicants; 9+ credits per semester; 3.0+ GPA for renewal | Automatic; Spring 2027 intake by October 1, 2026 (confirmed) |
| Tobin College of Business Scholarship | USD 5,000 to USD 10,000 (INR 4.77 to 9.55 Lakhs) | High-achieving MBA and MS Business applicants | Automatic with admission |
| Greenberg School Risk Management Award | USD 5,000 to full tuition (INR 4.77 to 53.59 Lakhs) | All accepted students in Greenberg School programmes | First-come, first-served; apply by tentative March 1, 2027 for Fall 2027 |
| Insurance Leader of the Year Fellowship | Full tuition (INR 53.59 Lakhs) | Accepted MS Enterprise Risk Management and MS Risk Management and Risk Analytics students | Separate application; tentative April 15, 2027 (annual cycle) |
| Promise Scholarship | Full tuition (INR 53.59 Lakhs) | MS Actuarial Science students who have cleared two SOA exams before classes begin (one must be Exam P) | Automatic; first-come, first-served |
| Zurich Fellowship | Partial tuition | Accepted students in specified risk management and MBA programmes | Separate application; first-come, first-served |
| Rev. Brian J. O’Connell Scholarship | Partial tuition | MS Library and Information Science applicants with a 3.4+ undergraduate GPA | Automatic with admission |
| Alumni Scholarship | Not published; partial tuition | Master’s applicants who already hold a St. John’s University degree | Automatic with admission |
The graduate merit range starts at USD 3,000 for most master’s programmes. Business, health science and computer science applicants regularly see the top of the band.
Reddit Insight: Indian MBA discussions on r/MBA and applicant community forums report USD 8,000 to USD 10,000 (INR 7.64 to 9.55 Lakhs) merit offers in the Tobin range for GMAT scores of 620+ and 60%+ undergraduate marks.
Explore More: St. John’s University Programs | St. John’s University Fees
India-Specific Scholarships at St. John’s University
St. John’s University does not run a scholarship reserved only for Indian nationals. Every merit award listed above stays open to Indian applicants, and the university does not cap the number issued to Indian students.
Applicants from India should therefore focus on two levers: the general merit tier at admission, plus external India-based scholarships that pair with the SJU offer.
| Route for Indian Applicants | What It Covers | Action Required |
|---|---|---|
| General Academic Merit (UG) | Up to USD 35,000 / year (INR 33.41 Lakhs); reduces UG tuition to roughly INR 20 Lakhs | Submit admission application; strong 12th board score and SAT or ACT if available |
| Graduate Merit plus Tobin or Greenberg awards | USD 3,000 to full tuition on select programmes | Apply to the target master’s programme; no separate scholarship form for most awards |
| External India Government or Trust Scholarships | Full funding stack up to INR 95 Lakhs (Inlaks) or INR 43 Lakhs / year (Fulbright-Nehru) | Apply through USIEF, Inlaks Foundation, JN Tata Endowment, KC Mahindra Trust |
A common stack for Indian PG applicants combines a Tobin scholarship of USD 8,000 with a JN Tata loan scholarship of INR 10 Lakhs. That mix covers tuition plus the first semester of Queens rent.
See the broader St. John’s University overview for stackable financing pathways.
St. John’s University PhD Scholarships
PhD funding at St. John’s University sits inside three named packages. Every doctoral applicant with a strong research record is reviewed for funding at the point of admission.
| Award | What It Covers | Work Load | Deadline for Indian Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doctoral Fellowship (Psychology) | Tuition remission for up to 15 credits per semester; annual stipend | 18 hours per week supporting faculty research | Fall 2027 tentative December 15, 2026 (annual cycle) |
| Graduate Assistantship (Departmental) | Tuition remission plus stipend; renewable up to 3 years | Up to 20 hours per week | Rolling; strongest candidates apply by tentative January 15, 2027 |
| University Doctoral Fellowship (first-year) | Full remission plus stipend, plus 6 extra summer credits after year one | Same 18-hour research commitment | Tied to admission; Fall 2027 tentative January 15, 2027 |
| School of Education Doctoral Fellowship | Tuition remission and stipend | Up to 20 hours per week | Tentative December 1, 2026 (annual cycle) |
Indian PhD applicants must tick "Yes" to the assistantship question on the graduate admission form. Missing that box removes the application from the funding pool.
A published GRE score above 315, one first-author paper and two research references push most Indian applicants into the funded tier.
External Government Scholarships for St. John’s University Indian Applicants
Government and trust scholarships from India pair well with the St. John’s University merit offer. The Fulbright-Nehru package alone can cover a full year of tuition plus living cost.
Indian applicants should track these five external routes:
| Scholarship | Amount | Level | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fulbright-Nehru Master’s Fellowship (USIEF) | USD 35,000 to USD 45,000 / year (INR 33.41 to 42.95 Lakhs); tuition, airfare, living, health cover | Master’s, 1 to 2 years | 2027-28 cycle tentative May 15, 2026 open, June 15, 2026 close (annual cycle) |
| Fulbright-Nehru Doctoral Research Fellowship | Living stipend, airfare, health cover for 6 to 9 months at a US host | PhD scholars registered in India | 2028-29 cycle applications close tentative July 15, 2026 |
| Inlaks Shivdasani Scholarship | Up to USD 100,000 (INR 95.45 Lakhs) total; tuition, living, one-way airfare | Master’s, MPhil, Doctoral | Tentative February 14 to March 31, 2027 (annual cycle) |
| JN Tata Endowment Loan Scholarship | Up to INR 10 Lakhs (interest-free loan) plus travel and prize grants | Master’s, PhD, Post-doctoral | Tentative January 5 to March 29, 2027 (annual cycle) |
| KC Mahindra Scholarship for Post-Graduate Studies Abroad | Up to INR 10 Lakhs (interest-free loan scholarship) | Master’s | Tentative March 31, 2027 (annual cycle) |
Indian applicants targeting SJU can combine the university merit award with any one external scholarship. Fulbright-Nehru rules do restrict double-dipping on tuition, so most awardees use SJU merit for living expenses instead.
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St. John’s University Scholarships: Frequently Asked Questions
Ques. What is the maximum scholarship an Indian student can stack at St. John’s University?
Ans. An Indian first-year UG can stack up to USD 38,000 per year (INR 36.27 Lakhs). This combines the top USD 35,000 general merit award with the USD 3,000 Catholic High School scholarship. At PG level, a Greenberg School or Insurance Leader Fellowship can cover full tuition of USD 56,140 (INR 53.59 Lakhs). Adding an Inlaks award on top pushes total support past INR 90 Lakhs.
Ques. When should Indian applicants apply to get the best scholarship shot at St. John’s University?
Ans. Submit the admission application by the Fall 2027 Early Action window, tentative November 15, 2026. Merit tiers fill on a rolling basis, and stronger merit offers go to earlier applicants. Graduate applicants targeting Spring 2027 intake must file by the confirmed October 1, 2026 deadline. Award letters typically follow the admission letter within 2 to 4 weeks.
Ques. Do Indian students need a separate scholarship application at St. John’s University?
Ans. No, for most awards. The general merit, Catholic High School, Alumni, Tobin, Greenberg and O’Connell scholarships are triggered automatically by the admission application. Only the Ozanam Scholars, Catholic Scholars, Insurance Leader Fellowship and Zurich Fellowship require a separate form. Assistantship applicants must also tick "Yes" on the graduate admission portal.
Ques. What academic profile does an Indian applicant need for the top merit tier at St. John’s University?
Ans. St. John’s University has not published a fixed cut-off. Indian applicants who reach the top USD 35,000 UG band typically show 90%+ on CBSE, ICSE or major state boards. An SAT above 1350 or ACT above 29 strengthens the case. At PG level, a 3.4 CGPA (roughly 75% Indian aggregate) and a GMAT of 620+ track with the USD 9,000 top graduate tier.
Ques. How does the Fulbright-Nehru Master’s Fellowship work for an Indian student applying to St. John’s University?
Ans. Indian applicants apply through USIEF, not the university. Fulbright-Nehru pays USD 35,000 to USD 45,000 per year (INR 33.41 to 42.95 Lakhs) and covers tuition, airfare, living and health cover. Applicants need a 4-year UG degree or a 3-year UG plus PG, plus three years of full-time work experience. The 2027-28 cycle opens tentative May 2026 and interviews run October to November 2026.
Ques. Does the merit scholarship cover Queens rent for an Indian student at St. John’s University?
Ans. The full-cost 2026-27 on-campus package is USD 83,790 (INR 79.98 Lakhs). Even the top USD 35,000 UG merit only trims that to USD 48,790 (INR 46.57 Lakhs). Indian students should plan for USD 15,000 to USD 18,000 (INR 14.32 to 17.18 Lakhs) in yearly living cost even with maximum aid. On-campus work on the F-1 student visa (capped at 20 hours a week during term) bridges roughly half that gap.
Ques. Which St. John’s University scholarships are already closed for the current cycle?
Ans. The Fall 2026 Ozanam Scholars and Catholic Scholars deadlines have passed. Service awards for children of police, firefighters and military closed on January 31, 2026 (US-only). Indian applicants planning to arrive in Fall 2027 should watch the Ozanam window, which reopens tentative December 15, 2026.
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Comindware Scholarship
- International Student Eligible: Yes
- Amount: $4,000
- Type: Merit-Based
- Level of Study: Apprenticeship
- Number of Scholarships: N/A
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- International Student Eligible: Yes
- Amount: Variable Amount
- Type: College-Specific
- Level of Study: Bachelor
- Number of Scholarships: 10
FINCAD Women in Finance Scholarship
- International Student Eligible: Yes
- Amount: $20,000
- Type: Merit-Based
- Level of Study: Master
- Number of Scholarships: N/A
Jane M. Klausman Women in Business Scholarship
- International Student Eligible: Yes
- Amount: $5,000
- Type: Merit-Based
- Level of Study: Bachelor
- Number of Scholarships: 37
The Google Lime Scholarship
- International Student Eligible: Yes
- Amount: $10,000
- Type: Merit-Based
- Level of Study: Bachelor
- Number of Scholarships: N/A
Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship Program
- International Student Eligible: Yes
- Amount: $10,000
- Type: Merit-Based
- Level of Study: Bachelor
- Number of Scholarships: N/A
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Yes, I received a Catholic High Schooler scholarship just for coming from a CHS, then I received an academic scholarship which was awarded based on my high school grades and merit. I didn't have to apply for scholarships, St John's does that for you and automatically awards it. I applied for FAFSA through their official process.
They gave me a lot of scholarship money and it's only 20 mins from home so I can commute and save the money I would've spent doing elsewhere. Combined with FAFSA, it hardly costs much for me to attend.
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