Is studying in the USA from India for free possible?

I've heard it might be possible to study in the USA at no cost. Does anyone know of scholarships or programs that could fully fund my education as an Indian student?

It is possible for international students, including those from India, to study in the U.S. for little to no cost, although it can be quite competitive.

For undergraduate studies, many U.S. universities offer need-blind admission and meet the full demonstrated need of all students, including international students. Schools that do this include Harvard, Yale, Princeton, MIT, and Amherst. If you get accepted into one of these schools and they determine that you need financial aid, they will offer you a package that covers all of your demonstrated need, which could potentially cover all of your costs.

Additionally, there are scholarships specifically for international students. The Fulbright Program, for example, has a Foreign Student Program that supports graduate students, young professionals, and artists from abroad studying or conducting research in the United States.

Finally, there are scholarships that universities themselves offer which might cover full tuition, room and board, and even expenses like books and transportation. For example, the University of Southern California offers the Mork Family Scholarship, Trustee Scholarship, and Presidential Scholarship, all of which cover full tuition with varying amounts of additional stipends. Furthermore, Emory University offers the Emory University Scholars Program which can cover everything from full tuition to all expenses, depending on the type of scholarship awarded.

However, securing these scholarships could be quite competitive, and also doesn't guarantee admission to these schools. I recommend to keep working hard, make your applications as strong as possible, and explore every opportunity for study you can. While a fully-funded education in the U.S. is not guaranteed, it certainly is possible.