Scholarship Overview
- The Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) administers various scholarship programs annually at the undergraduate, graduate, and PhD levels to students from about 190 countries.
- The ICCR Scholarship Program targets international students with the aim of promoting cultural and academic exchanges with the world.
Host School(s)
- Central/State Universities, Institutes, NITs, Agricultural Institutions, etc.
Field(s) of Study
- Accounting
- Agriculture
- Artificial Intelligence,
- Biotechnology
- Business Studies
- Classical Indian Dance
- Commerce
- Economics
- Engineering
- Indian Language
- Information Technology
- Liberal Arts
- Management
- Music
- Philosophy
- Political Science
- Pharmacy
- Yoga
What does the scholarship cover?
- Stipend (covers a living allowance, house rent/hostel fee allowance, annual contingency allowance, and thesis charges)
- Tuition fee (paid directly to the University or Institution)
NOTE:
- Students are advised to carry at least US$700 to cover immediate expenses that may be incurred during the period between the first arrival and receiving the first stipend.
- The ICCR Scholarship only applies to the individual applicant awarded for the duration of the enrolled course in India.
How many scholarships are given?
- 3900 scholarships under 21 different scholarship schemes
Which countries are targeted?
- International students from 190 countries.
- More details on the countries targeted by each scheme are available on the website indicated below.
Am I Eligible to Apply?
To qualify for this scholarship, you must:
- Be aged between 18 and 30 years old for undergraduate and graduate programs.
- Be aged not more than 45 years for PhD programs
- Have a good command of the English language, enough to speak fluently and comprehend lessons in English.
- Make subject choices based on the subjects you studied at Higher Secondary level.
- Have a GMAT score if applying for an MBA.
- Have studied Biology, Physics, and Chemistry in Higher Secondary if you intend to study biology-based science subjects.
- Have studied Maths, Physics, and Chemistry in Higher Secondary if you intend to study Engineering or Science courses.
How do I Apply – Next Steps
- Applications must be submitted online through the A2A ICCR Scholarship Portal. Local (India) or physical (Indian missions abroad) applications will not be accepted. Hard copy applications are also not accepted.
- You must complete your application fully to avoid rejection by the A2A Portal.
NOTE:
- You must upload certified copies of all translated documents. This applies to documents not originally in English.
- Applicants for performing arts courses must submit their latest video, audio, or YouTube link of a performance.
- Applications for Doctoral programs must submit a synopsis with their applications.
- Each applicant must submit a 500-word essay in English on a topic or subject mentioned on the A2A Portal.
- Applications must also attach a passport-size photograph with a white background, showing both ears to their applications.
Required Documents
- Original documents relating to the applicant’s qualification for verification by the respective university/institute.
- Certified translations in English of all documents that are not originally in English.
- A certified copy of the syllabus of the last qualifying examination.
- A valid passport with the appropriate visa.
- An award of scholarship letter.
- An undertaking from the student that the course and University are acceptable and that he/she will not request a change at the time of admission.
- An undertaking from the student indicating that they have read the terms and conditions of the ICCR Scholarship as specified in the scholarship manual.
Closing Date
- The scholarship application portal opens in April 2023.
- Scholarship deadlines may vary depending on the scholarship scheme selected by the applicant.
How do I get more information?
- Website: ICCR Scholarship
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