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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Matching South Asian Studies Colleges
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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 |
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University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Four or more years; Public; $38,757 average out-state tuition; $10,927 average in-state tuition |
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University of Wisconsin-Madison
Four or more years; Public; $37,161 average out-state tuition; $9,273 average in-state tuition |
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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 |
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University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Four or more years; Public; $54,769 average out-state tuition; $16,865 average in-state tuition |
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University of Pennsylvania
Four or more years; Private not for profit; $54,652 average out-state tuition; $54,652 average in-state tuition |
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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
Beinecke Scholarship - Dartmouth CollegeDartmouth College |
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award $34,000 |
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DescriptionThe 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,... View Scholarship Details |
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Frank L. Roberts Community Service Endowed ScholarshipPortland State University - School of Urban and Public Affairs |
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award Up to $5,000 |
deadline May 15, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe 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. View Scholarship Details |
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Carl Abbott FellowshipPortland State University - School of Urban and Public Affairs |
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award Up to $5,000 |
deadline May 15, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Carl Abbott Fellowship is available to doctoral students at Portland State University-College of Urban and Public Affairs. View Scholarship Details |
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Wollitzer Merit Scholarship for Area or Competitive StudiesCouncil on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) |
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award $2,500 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe 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. View Scholarship Details |
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H. Arthur Steiner Undergraduate Scholarship for Asian StudiesUniversity of California-Los Angeles (UCLA) |
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award $2,000 |
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DescriptionThe 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... View Scholarship Details |
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Nancy Chapman Endowed ScholarshipPortland State University - School of Urban and Public Affairs |
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award Up to $2,000 |
deadline May 15, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Nancy Chapman Endowed Scholarship is available to doctoral students at Portland State University-College of Urban and Public Affairs who demonstrate financial need and show promise of accomplishment in an academic or professional career. View Scholarship Details |
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Humanities & Social Sciences Tiger Athletic Foundation ScholarshipLouisiana State University, Baton Rouge, College of Arts and Science |
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award $1,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Humanities & Social Sciences Tiger Athletic Foundation Scholarship is available to students at Louisiana State University. You must be enrolled in the College of Humanities & Social Sciences, demonstrate financial need, and have a minimum 3.4 GPA to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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Catherine F. Vuozzo ScholarshipUniversity of Maryland, College Park - College of Arts and Humanities |
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award $1,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Catherine F. Vuozzo Scholarship is available to full-time undergraduate liberal arts majors at the University of Maryland, College Park. Your selection for this award will be based on academic merit, financial need and an essay (2 pages double spaced) on the topic, "What does it mean to be an 'educated' person? What is the role of the... View Scholarship Details |
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Prism Foundation ScholarshipPrism Foundation |
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award Up to $5,000 |
deadline July 03, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Prism Foundation Scholarship is available to undergraduate and graduate students. You must have a strong history of engagement within the API and / or LGBTQIA+ communities to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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Oliver & Hazel Shriver Fine Arts ScholarshipGarden City Community College |
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award $650 |
deadline June 30, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Oliver & Hazel Shriver Fine Arts Scholarship is available to students at Garden City Community College. You must be majoring in fine arts and humanities, be a resident of Kearny County, Kansas and have a minimum GPA of 2.75 to be eligible for this renewable award. View Scholarship Details |
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