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

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University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

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University of Pennsylvania

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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

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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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$34,000

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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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Rapoport Service Scholarship

University of Texas, Austin, College of Liberal Arts

Up to $30,000 February 01, 2025 See Details

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The Rapoport Service Scholarship is available to freshmen enrolled in the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Texas at Austin. You must have a desire to perform community service, agree to perform at least 200 hours of community service each summer, and take coursework that provides an intellectual foundation for your experience in...

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Rapoport Service Scholarship

University of Texas, Austin, College of Liberal Arts

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Up to $30,000

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February 01, 2025
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The Rapoport Service Scholarship is available to freshmen enrolled in the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Texas at Austin. You must have a desire to perform community service, agree to perform at least 200 hours of community service each summer, and take coursework that provides an intellectual foundation for your experience in...

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Rebecca E. Pitts Memorial Scholarship

Indiana University - Indianapolis

Up to $12,000 February 01, 2025 See Details

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The Rebecca E. Pitts Memorial Scholarship is available to Liberal Arts students at Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis. You must have completed between 90 and 110 credit hours with at least a 3.3 GPA and plan to continue on to graduate studies in humanities or social sciences to be eligible for this award.

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Rebecca E. Pitts Memorial Scholarship

Indiana University - Indianapolis

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Up to $12,000

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February 01, 2025
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The Rebecca E. Pitts Memorial Scholarship is available to Liberal Arts students at Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis. You must have completed between 90 and 110 credit hours with at least a 3.3 GPA and plan to continue on to graduate studies in humanities or social sciences to be eligible for this award.

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Margaret A. Cook Foreign Study Award

Indiana University - Indianapolis

Up to $10,000 February 01, 2025 See Details

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The Margaret A. Cook Foreign Study Award is available to liberal arts majors at Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis. You must have at least a 2.75 GPA and plan to study abroad to be eligible for this award.

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Margaret A. Cook Foreign Study Award

Indiana University - Indianapolis

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Up to $10,000

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February 01, 2025
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The Margaret A. Cook Foreign Study Award is available to liberal arts majors at Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis. You must have at least a 2.75 GPA and plan to study abroad to be eligible for this award.

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Lorretta Lunsford Scholarship

Indiana University - Indianapolis

$10,000 February 01, 2025 See Details

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The Loretta Lunsford Scholarship is available to liberal arts students at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis. You must have completed at least 30 credits with at least a 3.4 GPA. You must also plan to pursue graduate studies in humanities or social studies to be eligible for this award.

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Lorretta Lunsford Scholarship

Indiana University - Indianapolis

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$10,000

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February 01, 2025
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The Loretta Lunsford Scholarship is available to liberal arts students at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis. You must have completed at least 30 credits with at least a 3.4 GPA. You must also plan to pursue graduate studies in humanities or social studies to be eligible for this award.

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James R. East Scholarship

Indiana University - Indianapolis

$10,000 February 01, 2025 See Details

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The James R. East Scholarship is available to students entering the School of Liberal Arts at Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis. You must be a former member of the Boys and Girls Club of Indianapolis and have at least a C or higher high school grade average to be eligible for this award.

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James R. East Scholarship

Indiana University - Indianapolis

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$10,000

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February 01, 2025
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The James R. East Scholarship is available to students entering the School of Liberal Arts at Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis. You must be a former member of the Boys and Girls Club of Indianapolis and have at least a C or higher high school grade average to be eligible for this award.

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Humanities Scholars Program - University of Maryland, Baltimore County

University of Maryland, Baltimore County

Up to $22,000 January 15, 2025 See Details

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The Humanities Scholars Program is open to incoming freshmen at University of Maryland, Baltimore County. You must major in: Africana or American studies, English, history, modern languages, linguistics, philosophy or any interdisciplinary humanities program to be eligible for this award.

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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, 2025
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The Humanities Scholars Program is open to incoming freshmen at University of Maryland, Baltimore County. You must major in: Africana or American studies, English, history, modern languages, linguistics, philosophy or any interdisciplinary humanities program to be eligible for this award.

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CU Boulder Arts & Humanities Achievement Scholarship

University of Colorado Boulder

$4,000 January 15, 2025 See Details

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The CU Boulder Arts & Humanities Achievement Scholarship is available to incoming freshman undergraduate students at the University of Colorado-Boulder who are non-residents. To be considered for this renewable award, you must have a minimum weighted GPA of 3.85. Additionally, you must major in one of the following areas: Art History, Asian...

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CU Boulder Arts & Humanities Achievement Scholarship

University of Colorado Boulder

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$4,000

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January 15, 2025
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The CU Boulder Arts & Humanities Achievement Scholarship is available to incoming freshman undergraduate students at the University of Colorado-Boulder who are non-residents. To be considered for this renewable award, you must have a minimum weighted GPA of 3.85. Additionally, you must major in one of the following areas: Art History, Asian...

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Mary F. Crisler Scholarship

Indiana University - Indianapolis

Up to $4,500 February 01, 2025 See Details

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The Mary F. Crisler Scholarship is available to liberal arts students at Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis. You must have at least a 3.5 GPA in your course of study and have taken a minimum of two courses, one of which must be at the 300 level or above, in your course of study, to be eligible for this award.

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Mary F. Crisler Scholarship

Indiana University - Indianapolis

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Up to $4,500

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February 01, 2025
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The Mary F. Crisler Scholarship is available to liberal arts students at Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis. You must have at least a 3.5 GPA in your course of study and have taken a minimum of two courses, one of which must be at the 300 level or above, in your course of study, to be eligible for this award.

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IUPUI-Liberal Arts Dean’s RISE Scholarship

Indiana University - Indianapolis

$3,800 February 01, 2025 See Details

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The IUPUI-Liberal Arts Dean’s RISE Scholarship is available to incoming freshman liberal arts majors at Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis.

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IUPUI-Liberal Arts Dean’s RISE Scholarship

Indiana University - Indianapolis

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$3,800

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February 01, 2025
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The IUPUI-Liberal Arts Dean’s RISE Scholarship is available to incoming freshman liberal arts majors at Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis.

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