Summary
At the inaugural plenary of the India – Africa Forum Summit held in New Delhi in April 2008, the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India announced the Government of India’s initiative to enhance the academic opportunities for students of African countries in India by increasing the number of scholarships for them to pursue undergraduate, postgraduate and higher courses.
Benefit:
(figures are in Indian currency)
Living allowance (Stipend) (Per Month)
Undergraduate -5,500, Postgraduate-6,000 M.Phil / Ph.D. 7,000, Postdoctoral Fellow-7,500
-House Rent Allowance (Per Month)
In Grade 1 cities, -5,000 and In other towns, -4,500
-Contingent Grant (per annum)
Undergraduate-5,000, Postgraduate-7,000, M/Phil / Ph.D. and M.Tech./ME-12,500, Postdoctoral studies-15,500, Tuition Fee/Other Compulsory Fee-As per actual (excluding refundable amount) –Thesis and dissertation Expenses (Once in the entire duration of the course)
D Scholar-10,000 and for BBA/BCA/MBA/MCA/M.Tech and other systems required submission of Project -7.000
-Medical Benefits
Under the scheme, scholars are expected to seek treatment only at the medical centre or dispensary attached to universities / Institutes where they enrolled or in the nearest Government hospital (Bill are settled as admissible according to AMA/CGHS norms)
Eligibility:
Students applying for doctoral/postdoctoral courses should include a synopsis of the proposed area of research.
If possible, students wishing to study performing arts should enclose video/ audio cassettes of their recorded performances.
Candidates must have adequate knowledge of English.
ICCR will not entertain applications sent to ICCR directly by the students or sent by local Embassies/High Commissions in New Delhi.
Priority will be given to students who have never studied in India before.
No application will be accepted for admission to MBBS/MD or Dentistry/Nursing courses.
Candidates may note that Indian universities/educational institutions are autonomous and independent and hence have their eligibility criteria, which must be fulfilled. Please also note that acceptance of the application by the University is also not a guarantee of admission. A scholarship is awarded only when ICCR confirms entrance.
Deadline:
30th April 2023
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