ICCR African Scholarships 2026/2027 (India)

🏛 ICCR - Indian Council for Cultural Relations 📍 India 📅 2027

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About this opportunity

Government of India through the ICCR offers scholarships for African students to pursue undergraduate and postgraduate studies in India. The scholarships cover living allowances, housing, tuition and other expenses for the duration of the course. It is open to African nationals aiming to study in Indian institutions, with entry and visa requirements set by ICCR and host universities.

Benefits & funding

Stipend, housing, contingents, tuition, medical benefits

Eligibility

African nationals seeking undergraduate or postgraduate study in India; candidates should meet English language requirements and follow ICCR guidelines and university admission procedures. Preference is given to students who have not studied in India before.

How to apply

Apply through the ICCR A2A Scholarships portal; follow the guidelines and instructions on the ICCR website

Other editions of this programme

2026 Indian Government ICCR Scholarships (Undergraduate & Postgraduate) (2026)

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Key facts

TypeScholarship

FundingFully funded

OrganiserICCR - Indian Council for Cultural Relations

LocationIndia

Study level Bachelor / Undergraduate, Master / Graduate, PhD / Doctoral, Postdoc

Open toAfrican nationals or residents eligible to apply

RecurrenceAnnual

Open to all subjects

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