Application call for the Indian Government ICCR Africa Scholarship program is now open. The program is intended for African students and scholars interested in attending higher education courses in India. The scholarship is available for Undergraduate, Master’s, PhD, and Postdoctoral level studies at Indian universities and higher education institutes.
The Government of India’s initiative to enhance the academic opportunities for African students in India (by increasing the number of scholarships) was announced at the inaugural plenary of the India – Africa Forum Summit held in New Delhi in April 2008, by the Honorable Prime Minister of India. Candidates will apply to study in their chosen fields at higher educational institutions in India.
Program Details
- Field of study and Host Institutions: Courses and programs available at universities listed on the Scholarship Portal except the Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS), Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), Doctor of Medicine (MD), Master of Surgery(MS).
- Number of Awards: 900.
- Duration: Candidate’s program duration.
- Target group: The scholarship is open for citizens of the following African countries: Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo (Republic of the Congo), Côte d’Ivoire, Djibouti, DR Congo (Democratic Republic of the Congo), Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, São Tomé & Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Those who are not eligible for this program should click on the Indian Government ICCR and MEA Scholarships.
Indian Government ICCR Africa Scholarship Benefits
Selected applicants for the Indian Government ICCR Africa Scholarship will be provided with the following Benefits depending on their situation:
- Accommodation;
- Health insurance;
- Tuition fee waiver;
- Air fare;
- Living allowance (Indian currency):
Indian Government ICCR Africa Scholarship Eligibility
To apply for the Indian Government ICCR scholarship, applicants must have the following profile:
- Be a citizen of a country on the above list.
- Medium of instruction is English in all the Universities in India. Applicants should therefore have a good knowledge of English to the extent that they are able to fluently speak in English and comprehend lessons in English without any difficulty.
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How to Apply for the Indian Government ICCR Africa Scholarship
Those who wish to apply for this Asia scholarships must click on the apply button below to access the A2A ICCR Scholarship Portal, follow the instructions to apply, and submit the form.
- Applications should be complete in every detail to avoid rejection of the same by the A2A portal.
- Upload English-certified copies of documents available in languages other than English.
- Applicants applying for M. Phil /doctoral courses should submit a synopsis along with the application.
- Applicants wishing to pursue a performing arts course should upload the latest Video/Audio/YouTube link of their performance.
- Students who are already studying in India will have to apply afresh through the A2A portal, as no physical application will be processed.
Note:
- Applicants must read the instructions, detailed application guidelines, procedures, and norms governing the ICCR Scholarships on the A2A Portal before applying.
- In order to pursue studies in engineering and science streams in India, students should have studied Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry in high school. In biology-based science subjects, students should have studied Biology, Physics, and Chemistry in high school. In order to avoid rejection from Universities/ Colleges, applicants are therefore advised to make their subject choices carefully and based on the subjects they have studied in high school.
- To avoid time delays in processing applications, in case the course desired by an applicant is not available in a particular university, it’s advised to check the universities’ website in advance for course availability. Universities list is given on the A2A Portal
- Applicants are advised to read all the instructions on the online portal for filling out the online application and leave no field blank.
Note : The online application platform (ICCR A2A Portal) that candidates must use to apply for this scholarship program, is now accessible. For further information about this program, please contact the diplomatic representation of India in your country.
The application deadline has been extended to . For more details on the Indian Government ICCR Africa Scholarship for African students, please visit the official page. To be the first to see latest opportunities, please follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram.
I’m Fessoil in Comoros ,i’m interested
Hi I am sumeika from Mozambique… I am currently in high school I learn Cambridge syllabus I gave IGCSE last year October November. I want to do BSD in India. I am looking for scholarship to come to India to study but it says the deadline is closed.. Can anyone please inform when it will start again so I can apply
I am Charles from South Sudan, I hold Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, i would like your Assistant to get scholarship to study Master in your Country, in order I grow personally to continues my IT career, your concerns would enable me support my country in future. Best regards
My name is molla kassa from Ethiopia and I have Bsc degree in nurse and Msc in Pediatrics and child health nursing . currently ,Iam lecturing of one of Ethiopian government university (Samara University) which are health science students .so,Iam interesting to study PHD in health science in your country.Can I?.And If u have please share me the scholarship link?
Mister this link does not work
i am from ethiopia,i would like to apply scholarships how to get this chance
Please I would like to be notified when application would start again.
Thank you
My name is almustapha aliyu, my contree is nigeria
I applied for ICCR Scholarship on January 2020, since the outbreak of corona virus in March 2020
I did not get any information about the Scholarship
I am Mayian Kuony from South Sudan ,I am graduate of Business Administration major in Accounting
I want to pursue my study by mastering my BA in Accounting ,I love indian lecturers
I graduated my high school and i want to study India in lucknow city faculty if IT
hi when are the next scholarships
Really need this scholarship
What is the age limit for Under Graduates and Master’s Degree applicants from Botswana?
Dear I’m from Ethiopian , also I’m interested to apply for this scholarship ,so please help me how to get the chance
Il faut faire l’application
Sir/madam I am a south Sudan student I score 87.6% of secondary school certificate interested to apply to this scholarships schemes could please advice me before the time and how to win
Am kalian victor looking for sponsorship in agriculture for bachelor degree ,I have certificate in animal production
Am sudanese I studied public Heath I wanner to achieve Master degree in Epidemiolog…. What opportunties?
Thanx
Okay. Thanks
Am kenyi and I am requesting for a scholarship opportunity, I completed s4 and am looking forward to higher studies
I am Henry and a Liberia by nationality.I obtained BSc in Home Science and Community Development and is looking for opportunity to do my MSc. I look forward to hearing from you.
Guys be serious. There is a scholarship that is shown with it benefits, eligibility criteria and application process. All you have to do is just hit the apply button to complete and send your application. Instead you’re there requesting for a scholarship or looking for opportunity? Really!!!
This is a great opportunity of offer given by the Indian government. Making good use of this would be beneficial to the individual and the lovely country. I love India
I would like to apply for this scholarship. Plz how can I go about it. I have gone through some rules and regulations but still have some difficulty on how to go about it
Thank you
Dear, I’M CURRENTLY TEACHING ENGLISH LANGUAGE IN ONE OF THE GOV’T UNIVERSITIES IN ETHIOPIA AND I HAVE MA IN TEFL & WOULD LIKE TO STUDY MY PhD IN ONE OF THE PRIVILEGED UNIVERSITIES IN INDIA. I LOOK FORWARD HEARING FROM YOU. THANK YOU IN ADVANCE.
Applications closed now. Please wait for next round our find another opportunity and apply by following application instructions.
Thanks for your information
I am looking for scholarship to continuos with study. I am an English teacher graduated from Tchico te local colage
Just to remind you that there is no age limit for postgraduate and PHD program. I made some research about the eligibility criteria for those Universities as Delhi University, Bangalore University and Mumbai University and I found no limit age for the two programs. My name is SOUMANA ZEIDOU with Reference Number EZ9589114405859 . I have requested for a postgraduate program in MBA Delhi University, MBM in Bangalore University and M.Com in Mumbai University session 2019-2020. I am from Niger Republic. India Embassy in Niamey, Niger Republic for the interview, said there is over age which i am confused now. Contact number 00227 97347331. Thanks .