ICCR India Scholarship Schemes 2014 : Indian Council for Cultural Relations

Name of the Organisation : Indian Council For Cultural Relations (iccrindia.net)
Type of Announcement : Scholarship Schemes-2014

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THE MANY SCHOLARSHIP SCHEMES OF ICCR :
One of the major activities of the ICCR is its scholarship programme. The ICCR annually offers about 3365 scholarships under 24 scholarship schemes. Of these scholarships, 1000 are exclusively for the students of Afghanistan and 900 for students from African countries. There are students in India under these schemes from about 135 countries. Most of the scholarship holders come from developing countries in Asia, Africa, South and Central America. However, there are quite a few students from the developed countries as well. Around 4750 foreign students are currently studying in India under the various scholarship schemes. The students are in under graduate, post graduate and doctoral programmes as well as in professional courses such as engineering, pharmacy, accountancy, business administration and management. Scholarships are also given for learning Indian dance, music, painting, sculpture, etc.

DETAILS OF THE SCHOLARSHIP SCHEMES :
NO. NAME OF THE SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME FUNDED BY SLOTS FOR 2013-14 COURSES :
1 General Cultural Scholarship Scheme ICCR 506 UG, PG, M Phil, Ph.D. Post Doctoral Courses
2 Scholarships under bilateral Cultural Exchange Programmes (CEP Scholarship/EEP/MOU)only where valid CEPs is in force ICCR 139 UG, PG, M Phil, Ph.D. Courses
3 Scholarships for students from Commonwealth Countries (ICCR’s Commonwealth Scholarship Plan) ICCR 26 UG, PG, M Phil, Ph.D. Courses
4 Special Scholarship Scheme for Mauritian Nationals (TC Division) ICCR 03 Post Graduate Medical Courses at BHU, Varanasi
5 Scholarship Scheme for Training in Indian Music and Dance (ICCR Scholarship Scheme) ICCR 100 (At any given time) Dance, Music, Yoga/Art Courses
6 Global Studies Programme ICCR 04 Post Graduate Courses
7 Scholarship Scheme for Bangladeshi Nationals – Bangladesh Scholarship Scheme ICCR 100 UG, PG, Ph.D./Post Doctoral Courses
8 Scholarship Scheme for Sri Lankan Nationals – Nehru Memorial Scholarship Scheme ICCR 60 UG, PG Courses
9 Scholarship for students from SAARC Countries – SAARC Scholarship Scheme MEA 14 UG, PG, PH.D. Courses
10 Scholarships for students from African Countries – Africa Scholarship Scheme MEA 900 UG, PG, M Phil, Ph.D. Courses
11 Scholarship for students from IOR – ARC Countries (IOR-ARC Scholarship Scheme) not valid 2014 onwards MEA 34 Post Graduate/Ph.D. Courses
12 Scholarships for students from Mekong Ganga Co-operation (MGC) Countries – (Mekong Ganga Co-operation Scholarship Scheme) MEA 50 UG, PG, M Phil, Ph.D. Courses
13 Scholarships for Afghan Nationals – Afghan Scholarship Scheme MEA 1000 UG, PG Courses
14 Scholarship for Nepalese Nationals (also known as SilverJubilee Scholarship Scheme) MEA 64 PG, M Phil, Ph.D. Courses
15 Scholarships for Mongolian Nationals – Aid to Mongolia Scholarship Scheme MEA 20 UG, PG, Ph.D. Courses
16 Scholarships for Bhutanese Nationals – Aid to Bhutan Scholarship Scheme MEA 20 Under Graduate (Only Engg. Courses)
17 Scholarships for Maldivian Nationals – Aid to Maldives Scholarship Scheme MEA 20 Under Graduate Courses
18 Scholarships to Bangladeshi Nationals – India Scholarship (Bangladesh) Scheme MEA 100 UG, PG, Ph.D (General Courses excluding Engineering)
Scholarships for Sri Lankan Nationals:
19 Nehru Memorial Scholarship Scheme MEA 60 Only UG Courses
20 Maulana Azad Scholarship Scheme MEA 50 Master’s Degree in Agricultural Science & Engg. Courses
21 Rajiv Gandhi Scholarship Scheme MEA 25 For study in the field of IT (BE/B.Tech Courses)
22 Ayush Scholarships to study Indian Traditional Medicine Systems such as Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha & Homeopathy (available for students from all Countries, though priority is given to those from BIMSTEC Countries) MEA 30 Undergraduate/Post Graduate /Ph.D. Courses in Ayurveda, Homoeopathy, Unani, Siddha, Yoga
23 Ayush Scholarship Scheme for Non-BIMSTEC countries on behalf of Ayush Department to study in Indian Traditional Medicine Systems such as Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha & Homeopathy AYUSH 20 Undergraduate/Post Graduate /Ph.D. Courses in Ayurveda, Homoeopathy, Unani, Siddha, Yoga
24 AYUSH Scholarships to study Indian Traditional Medicine Systems such as Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha & Homeopathy (for Malaysian Nationals) AYUSH 20 Undergraduate/Post Graduate /Ph.D. Courses in Ayurveda, Homoeopathy, Unani, Siddha, Yoga
Total : 3365

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS :
1. Six complete sets of application forms are to be submitted to the Indian Mission.

2. Candidate should clearly mention the course and University to which he/she is seeking admission. The applicants are advised to go through the “University Handbook” available with our Mission before giving these details.
NOTE: ICCR would not be able to entertain a subsequent change in course of study or University once admission of a scholar is confirmed and the scholar has arrived to join the course.

3. Certified copies of all documents should be accompanied with English translations. A syllabus of the last qualifying examination should be enclosed with application.

NOTE:
a. Students applying for doctoral/ post doctoral courses should include a synopsis of the proposed area of research.
b. Students wishing to study performing arts should, if possible, enclose video/ audio cassettes of their recorded performances.

4. Candidates must have adequate knowledge of English.
5. ICCR will not entertain applications which are sent to ICCR directly by the students or which are sent by local Embassies/High Commissions in New Delhi.
6. Priority will be given to students who have never studied in India before.
7. No application will be accepted for admission to courses in MBBS/MD or Dentistry/Nursing.
8. Candidates may note that Indian universities/educational institution are autonomous and independent and hence have their own eligibility criteria which have to be fulfilled. Please also note that acceptance of application by the University is also not a guarantee of admission. A scholarship is awarded only when admission is confirmed by ICCR.
9. Student must carry a proper visa. Students should ensure that they get the correct visa from the Indian Embassy/High Commission. Government of India guideline stipulate that if a scholar arrives without proper visa and his/her actual admission at the University/Institute does not materialize, he/she will be deported to his/her country.
10. Before departing for India the scholars should seek a full briefing from the Indian Diplomatic Mission in their country about living conditions in India/the details of scholarship/the type and duration of the course to which he/she is admitted. Scholars should inform the Indian Embassy/High Commission of their travel schedule well in advance so that ICCR can make reception and other arrangements for them.
11. Scholars are advised to bring some money with them to meet incidental expenditures on arrival in India.
12. The scholars who are awarded scholarships should bring with them all documents relating to their qualification in original for verification by the respective college/university at the time of admission.

Contact us :
INDIAN COUNCIL FOR CULTURAL RELATIONS
Azad Bhavan, Indraprastha Estate, New Delhi-110002, India.
Phones: (+91 11) 23379309, 23379310. Fax: 23378639.