The Federal Scholarship Board (FSB) has notified Nigerian students that the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), New Delhi, has opened applications for the 2021/2022 Indian Government Scholarships for undergraduate, postgraduate (Master's), and doctoral (Ph.D.) studies at Indian universities and institutes.
Eligible Courses & Requirements for Nigerian Applicants
- Application Deadline: Friday, 30th April 2021
- Eligible Fields: Sciences, Engineering, IT/Computing, Humanities, and Commerce (excluding Medical/Paramedical studies such as MBBS and Dentistry).
- Age Limit: Between 18 and 30 years of age at the time of admission (up to 45 years for Ph.D. applicants).
- Academic Requirement: Minimum of 60% marks (or 3.0 GPA on a 5.0 scale) in qualifying examinations, plus a 500-word essay in English uploaded on the portal.
How to Apply on the ICCR A2A Portal
- Visit the official ICCR Admissions to Alumni (A2A) Scholarship Portal at www.iccr.gov.in/a2a/iccr-scholarship (or a2ascholarships.iccr.gov.in) and create an applicant account.
- Select up to five (5) Indian universities in order of preference.
- Upload your academic transcripts/certificates, 500-word English essay, medical fitness form, and passport data page before 30th April 2021.
- Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a personal interview and credential verification at the High Commission of India in Abuja/Lagos.
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