Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), Government of India
ICCR Mekong-Ganga Cooperation Scholarship Scheme
The ICCR Mekong-Ganga Cooperation Scholarship Scheme 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 window on the A2A portal and through Indian Missions in the five MGC states.
- 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, house rent allowance, contingency grant and medical cover on the standard ICCR scale
- Deadline
- Annual window on the A2A portal and through Indian Missions in the five MGC states
- Host countries
- India
- Fields
- Any field
Eligibility Criteria
Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam Nationality Requirements You must be a national of Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand or Vietnam. The scheme is for foreign nationals only, so Indian passport holders are not eligible. Academic Requirements You need the qualification that comes before your target level: school completion for undergraduate entry, a Bachelor's for a Master's, and a Master's for a PhD. Indian institutions set the minimum marks for each programme, and your prior results must meet that standard.
Scholarship Benefits
- Full tuition fees for your programme
- A monthly living stipend on the ICCR scale (around ₹18,000 UG, ₹20,000 PG, ₹22,000 PhD)
- House rent allowance when hostel accommodation is not provided
- An annual contingency grant for books and study materials
- A one-time thesis or dissertation grant for PhD scholars
- Medical cover during your studies
Important Dates & Deadlines
Annual window on the A2A portal and through Indian Missions in the five MGC states
Verify eligibility and deadlines on the official scholarship page before applying.