Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), Government of India
ICCR Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Commonwealth Scholarship Scheme
The ICCR Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Commonwealth 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 via the ICCR A2A portal, typically opening early in the calendar year for the upcoming session.
- 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 benefits on the standard ICCR scale
- Deadline
- Annual via the ICCR A2A portal, typically opening early in the calendar year for the upcoming session
- Host countries
- India
- Fields
- Any field
Eligibility Criteria
Nationals of Commonwealth countries (foreign nationals, not OCI/PIO) Nationality The scheme is open to nationals of Commonwealth countries. You must be a foreign national; Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) and Persons of Indian Origin (PIO) are not eligible. Academic background You need to meet the academic prerequisites for your level of study, with qualifications recognized for admission to Indian universities. Each level sets its own minimum requirements.
Scholarship Benefits
- Full tuition fees, paid by ICCR to the university.
- A monthly living stipend on the standard ICCR scale, set by your level of study.
- Accommodation support or a house-rent allowance when hostel accommodation is not provided.
- A contingency grant for books and study materials.
- Medical benefits during your studies.
Important Dates & Deadlines
Annual via the ICCR A2A portal, typically opening early in the calendar year for the upcoming session
Verify eligibility and deadlines on the official scholarship page before applying.