Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), Government of India
ICCR Nehru Memorial Scholarship Scheme (Sri Lanka)
The ICCR Nehru Memorial Scholarship Scheme (Sri Lanka) is a fully-funded scholarship from Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), Government of India for Bachelor's, Master's, PhD pursuing any field in India. Deadline: Annual application window through the High Commission of India in Colombo and the ICCR A2A portal.
- Funding
- Fully Funded
- Degree levels
- Bachelor's, Master's, PhD
- Where
- India
- Funded by
- government
Key Facts at a Glance
- Amount
- Full tuition plus monthly stipend, accommodation/house rent allowance, contingency grant and medical cover on the standard ICCR scale
- Deadline
- Annual application window through the High Commission of India in Colombo and the ICCR A2A portal
- Host countries
- India
- Fields
- Any field
Eligibility Criteria
Sri Lanka Nationality You must be a Sri Lankan national. This scheme is closed to other nationalities, and applicants of Indian origin holding Sri Lankan passports should check their specific status with the High Commission, since some ICCR schemes treat PIO/OCI categories differently. Academic background Age and language
Scholarship Benefits
- Full tuition and compulsory institutional fees at your assigned Indian university
- A monthly living stipend on the standard ICCR scale, which rises with study level (undergraduate, postgraduate, then M.Phil/PhD)
- House rent allowance or hostel accommodation support, paid at city-band rates
- An annual contingency grant toward books, study materials and essential academic costs
- Medical cover for ordinary treatment through the institution's facilities or a designated scheme
- A thesis or dissertation allowance for research students, where applicable
- Stipend payments are made directly to a bank account you open in India, through the Government of India's direct benefit transfer system. Exact figures are revised periodically, so confirm the current rates in the financial terms notification on the A2A portal.
Important Dates & Deadlines
Annual application window through the High Commission of India in Colombo and the ICCR A2A portal
Verify eligibility and deadlines on the official scholarship page before applying.