www.iccrindia.net ICCR Scholarship 2012 : Indian Council for Cultural Relations

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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 2325 scholarships under 21 scholarship schemes. Of these scholarships, 675 are exclusively for Afghanistan and 500 for African countries. There are students in India under these schemes from about 80 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 3550 foreign students are currently studying in India under the various scholarship schemes.

The students are in 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.

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The ICCR administers its own scholarship schemes apart from which it also functions as an agency for other schemes on behalf of the Ministry of External Affairs and the Ministry of Finance of the Government of India.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS
1) Five 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. 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 the application.

INDIAN COUNCIL FOR CULTURAL RELATIONS
The ICCR was founded in 1950 by Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, independent India’s first Education Minister. The Council helps formulate and implement policies pertaining to India’s external cultural relations, to foster mutual understanding between India and other countries and to promote cultural exchanges with other peoples.

As a tribute to the memory of the late Prime Minister Shri Jawaharlal Nehru and to his life-long dedication to the cause of world peace and international understanding, the Government of India instituted the Jawaharlal Nehru Award for International Understanding in 1965.

Given annually, for outstanding contribution to the promotion of international understanding, goodwill, and friendship among peoples of the world, the Award carries Rupees 2.5 million in cash (convertible into foreign currency) and a citation. The Award may be divided between two persons who are considered by the Jury to be equally deserving of recognition in a given year.

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Is my scholarship extended if I fail the course of my study?

ICCR considers every case on the basis of merit.

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Can Indian Students apply under Commonwealth Scheme for studying abroad?

No, this scheme is only meant for foreign nationals who are studying in India.

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Are medical facilities provided to the scholars during their study period?

Yes, as per Government of India, Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) norms.

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What type of visa has to be got endorsed on the passports?

For graduate and post graduate courses, a student visa is required. For Ph.D scholars, a Research Visa is mandatory and it is issued by the Indian Mission of that particular country after obtaining clearance from the Ministry of Home.

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Is hostel accommodation guaranteed?

No, hostel accommodation is not guaranteed. In the absence of hostel accommodation, House Rent is paid for hiring private accommodation.

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Can I change my course now?

No, once a student opts for a particular university/course, as per ICCR scholarship rules, he/she is not allowed to change the course or the University.

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Is it compulsory to pass the English Proficiency Test before selected for the award of a scholarship?

Yes, it is mandatory for all overseas students. The Mission of that particular country is required to certify so in the application form.

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Can I change my course now from business management and computer science to "Information and technology and computer science and computer programming" before heading to India ?