The Government of India, through the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), is offering up to 900 scholarships for African students to pursue Undergraduate, Postgraduate, M.Phil/PhD, and Post-doctoral programmes at Indian universities for the 2021 academic year.
Eligible African Countries
The 900 slots are open to citizens of Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, South Africa, Egypt, Algeria, Angola, Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Cape Verde, Chad, Cote d'Ivoire, Comoros, Republic of Congo, Djibouti, DR Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, Guinea, Libya, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Mali, Malawi, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, South Sudan, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sao Tome & Principe, Sudan, Eswatini (Swaziland), Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
Scholarship Benefits (in Indian Rupees - INR)
The scholarship covers full tuition and compulsory non-refundable fees, alongside the following allowances:
| Benefit Category | Student Level / Category | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Living Allowance (Stipend) | Undergraduate Postgraduate M.Phil / Ph.D Post-doctoral Fellow | 5,500 per month 6,000 per month 7,000 per month 7,500 per month |
| Monthly House Rent Allowance | Grade 1 Cities Other Cities | 5,000 per month 4,500 per month |
| Annual Contingent Grant | Undergraduate Postgraduate M.Phil / Ph.D / M.Tech / M.E Post-doctoral Studies | 5,000 per annum 7,000 per annum 12,500 per annum 15,500 per annum |
| One-Off Thesis & Dissertation Grant | Ph.D Scholar BBA / BCA / MBA / MCA / M.Tech Project | 10,000 (once) 7,000 (once) |
Medical Benefits: Scholars receive medical treatment at the university health centre or the nearest government hospital settled according to AMA/CGHS norms.
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be a citizen of an eligible African country with strong academic credentials.
- Demonstrate adequate proficiency in the English language.
- Obtain the correct study visa from the Indian Embassy or High Commission upon selection (arriving without the proper visa leads to deportation).
How to Apply
- Visit the official ICCR Admissions to Alumni (A2A) Portal at www.a2ascholarships.iccr.gov.in.
- Read the application guidelines and financial terms carefully.
- Complete and submit your application online through the A2A portal. No hard copy submission is required at the High Commission.
Application Deadline
Online applications close on 28th February 2021.
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