Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), Government of India
ICCR India-Africa Maitri Scholarship Scheme
The ICCR India-Africa Maitri 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; per-country slot allocations announced each academic year.
- Funding
- Fully Funded
- Degree levels
- Bachelor's, Master's, PhD
- Where
- India
- Funded by
- government
Key Facts at a Glance
- Amount
- Full tuition, monthly stipend (around ₹18,000 UG / ₹20,000 PG / ₹22,000 PhD), housing allowance, contingency grant, medical cover and return airfare
- Deadline
- Annual window on the A2A portal; per-country slot allocations announced each academic year
- Host countries
- India
- Fields
- Any field
Eligibility Criteria
Nationals of eligible African countries (50+ nations) Nationality Requirements Academic Requirements You need the qualification that precedes your target level: secondary school completion for undergraduate study, a Bachelor's for a Master's, and a Master's for a PhD. Your prior marks must meet the admission standard set by the Indian institutions you apply to. Language Requirements
Scholarship Benefits
- Full tuition fees for your programme
- A monthly living stipend on the ICCR scale, around ₹18,000 for UG, ₹20,000 for PG and ₹22,000 for PhD students
- Housing or house rent allowance when hostel accommodation is unavailable
- An annual contingency grant for books and study materials
- Lab or incidental charges for science and laboratory-based courses
- Return economy-class airfare
- Medical cover during your stay, with a personal health insurance policy required at the level stated in the call
Important Dates & Deadlines
Annual window on the A2A portal; per-country slot allocations announced each academic year
Verify eligibility and deadlines on the official scholarship page before applying.