Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD)
Ministry of Human Resource Development, Department of
Education administers only those scholarships/fellowships which are being
offered by the foreign countries under Cultural Exchange Programmes and other
Programmes. The subject fields are generally chosen for those subjects for which
facilities are available in the donor country and also keeping in view the
national needs.
On receipt of the offer of
scholarships/fellowships from the donor country, it is advertised in Employment
news/Rozgar Samachar, other leading newspapers and through circulars to States/UTs,
Universities etc. giving all the details regarding amount of scholarship, age
limit, educational qualification, experience etc. Application format is also
published in the advertisement. No application form is supplied by the Ministry.
The advertisements are published at different times for different schemes
according to the time notified by the donor countries. However, tentative
months, during which advertisements were published on the basis of offers
received form foreign countries on the previous occasions are indicated for
convenience. Future dates will depend on offers when received. These
advertisements are published by the D.A.V.P. and desiring candidates should
submit their applications by the last date indicated in the advertisement. No
application is considered which is received after the due date. Offers are open
to both employed and unemployed candidates. Employed candidates are required to
submit their applications through their Employers with 'No Objection
Certificate.' However, advance applications are also considered provided the `NOCs'
are submitted to the Ministry in due course.
The scholarships/fellowships are awarded on
merit on all India basis. The selection is made through a Selection Committee
constituted of subject experts. Most of the scholarships are for doctoral and
post-doctoral studies. Scholarships are also available at post-graduate level
for language study, Fine Arts and some other subjects as being notified in each
advertisement. All the details regarding scholarships would be available in the
advertisement and the advertisement should be read carefully before submitting
the application to this Ministry. Incomplete applications and applications for
subjects other than what has been notified, are not considered. The decision of
the Selection Committee on selection of candidates, is final. However, decision
regarding award of scholarships rests finally with the donor countries. No
scholarship is available to study at under-graduate level except language study.
Applications of candidates who are residing
abroad, are not considered. Candidates who have been abroad for study/specialisation/training
either on scholarship or on their own for a period exceeding six months are
eligible to apply only if they have been in India for at least two years after
their return from abroad on a specified date
Candidates should have adequate knowledge about India and
the country for which application for scholarship is being submitted.
Country Wise Scholarship
Information:
International scholarship – Belgium
Course: Post-Graduate
Duration: 10 months
No. of Scholarships: 3
Notification: Employment News/leading newspapers during the month of
January
Subject : Agronomy, Environmental Science, Micro-Electronics, Chemical
Engg./Technical Metallurgy, Vet. Science,
Eligibility: Graduation in the related subject with 60% or above marks
with two years experience in the field for post-graduate studies.35 years or
less
Allowance :
Accepted scholars will receive:-
- A monthly grant of 675 Euro during one academic year (
10 months)
- Reimbursement of Tuition fee.
- An extensive medical and third party liability
insurance.
Passage Cost: Traveling expenses from India to
Belgium and back to be borne either by the candidate or his/her employer/sponsor
Application Procedure: Typed application in
(prescribed format) with attested copies of testimonials, programme of study and
other documents may be submitted on plain paper by notified date. Employed
candidates should route the applications through their employer.
Contact Address : Section Officer ES.5,
Ministry of Human Resource Development, Department of Education, A1/w3 Curzon
Road Barracks, KG Marg New Delhi 110001.
International Scholarship – Canada
Course : Ph.D./Masters
Duration : 4 years for Ph.D. and two years for Masters.
No. of Scholarships : 9 (6 for P.G. and 3 for Ph.D.)
Notification: Employment News/Leading Newspapers during the month of
September
Value of Scholarships" Scholarships covers
most direct economy class air passage (both ways), approved tuition and other
compulsory university frees (excluding board and residence), personal
maintenance allowance, approved medical and hospital expenses, Book allowance.
Subject : Political Science/International
Relations with particular emphasis on Canada-India relations, Geography, Social
Administration, Economic Planning, Management Studies and Computer Science.
Eligibility: Indian nationals residing in
India. Age:- The applications will normally be accepted from those candidates
who have obtained first Graduation/the Master's degree within the last five
years as on September of the in-take year. The candidates must have completed
tertiary education in English medium.The candidate must have completed Masters
Degree in the relevant subject field securing 55% or above marks in Humanities
and Social Science group and 60% or above marks in Engineering and Technology
group, with two years teaching/research or practical experience after obtaining
Post-graduate degree relating to the opted field of study.
International scholarship – China
Subjects / Fields: Chinese Language &
Literature, Fine Arts, (Painting & Sculpture) Economics, History,
Bio-technology, Botany, Zoology, Environmental Science, Plant Breeding &
Genetics, Fisheries, Political Science. Sericulture Agronomy
Duration: 1-2 Yrs
No. of Scholarship: 25
Commencement of academic session: September
Notification: Employment News/Leading dailies during the month of
January/Feb.
Eligibility : Indian
nationals. Below 40 Years. Qualifications for Chinese Lang 2-3 Year Cert/Dip in
basic Chinese Language from recognised Institution/University. Bachelor degree
in Fine Arts with 60% for Fine Arts. For other subjects 60% marks at Post
Graduates level with work research experience of two years.
Value: Scholarship covers expenditure on
board & lodging Tuition fees pocket expenses which is paid by Chinese Govt.
Passage Cost : Both ways is borne by Govt. of India.
Application Process:
Application, duly sponsored by the employers (if employed) furnishing
particulars (as per notified format) may be submitted on plain paper, by the
prescribed date.
Contact Address :
Section Officer ES.3 Section,
Ministry of Human Resource Development,
Department of Education, External Scholarship Division A1/w3
Curzon Road Barracks, KG Marg,
New Delhi 110001.
International scholarship –
Czechoslovakia
Course: Doctoral Studies(Ph.D)
Duration: As per rules of Czech Universities
No. of Scholarships: 2
Subjects: Environment protection, Mining & Geology and
Electronics/Elec. Engg.
Notification: Employment News/leading newspapers during the month of
December/January
Value of scholarship: 5500 Czech Crowns per
month Accommodation, meal and transport under the same conditions as Czech
students. Free emergency medical care and tuition fees. Candidates are required
to pay initial expenses up to Czk 3000-5000 for various fees and charges,
clothing etc.
Passage Cost: To be borne by the candidate or his/her sponsor/employer
Eligibility: 35 years or less.
Post-graduate degree with 60% or more marks in science/engineering/technology in
the related subjects or equivalent qualification in the subject selected or in
the allied field. A summary of topics and questions for study should be
furnished.
Language Course : Selected candidates who do not have the knowledge of
Czech language are required to undergo language and preparatory course for 6-12
months depending on their command on Czech language.
Application : Typed application in plain
paper in the prescribed format along with photocopies of certificates etc.
through Employer, if employed to the Section Officer, ES-I Section, Department
of Education, Ministry of Human Resource Development. A1/W3 Curzon Road
Barracks, K.G. Marg, New Delhi-110001.
International scholarship – Germany
Courses: Advanced Study/Research
Duration: 1 yr
No. oF Fellowships: 7
Notification: Employment news / Leading newspapers during the month of
August/Sept.
Subject: Mech. engineering, Electronics and Communication Engg.,
Bio-pharmacology, Metallurgy, Environmental Science, Bio-technology, Agriculture
& Forestry, Vet. Sciences & Animal Husbandry, Electrical Engineering.
Special Features : The Fellowships are
awarded for advanced studies/research at Universities/research institutions in
Germany and not for a degree. Scholar working for their Ph.D. (except those
applying under the sandwich-Model) are expected to complete their doctorate
thesis before their departure. The Sandwich Model multi-phase scheme offers the
applicant to carry out his research in India and in Germany under the
supervision of an Indian/German guide according to previously drafted scheduled.
The research stay in the Germany is not limited to a single visit; the
fellowship holder could either complete his research at a German
university/institute in one stage or carry out part of the work there, return to
his home institute to continue the work and institute for consultation while the
Ph.D. candidate is working there visit of the German Guide to India for
consultation. Period of fellowship is preceded by a compulsory 4 months German
language course to be conducted at one of the branches of the Geothe Institute
in Germany.
Eligibility: 32 years as on 1st October, of
every year (except those applying under the Sandwich Model Scheme, for whom the
age limit is 36 years as on 1st October, of every year). Uniformly good academic
record with 60% marks at Master's degree in the subject/related field.
Candidates from the fields of Sociology and Economics should posses adequate
knowledge of German Language. Experience 2 yrs consecutive
teaching/research/practical training after obtaining the prescribed
qualification. M. Phil. degree is counted as one year's experience. Preference
is given to candidates having contacts with German Professors/placement at the
German Institute. Letters from German Scientists/Professors confirming that the
proposed research could be carried out at their Institutes are required to be
furnished. Addle Requirements: Sufficient knowledge about Germany. Two yrs
consecutive stay in India after return from abroad for study/training.
Value of Fellowship : (a) Maintenance
allowance at the rate of DM 1800 per month (b) Free passage from New Delhi to
the place of study in the Germany Republic of Germany and back. (c) Exemption
from payment of university fees. (d) Special clothing allowance of DM 400. (e)
Book allowance of DM 200 per year (f) Free tuition, boarding lodging plus pocket
allowance during the period of the German language course
(preceding/studies/research)
Application Procedure : Typed application,
duly sponsored by employer, with research programme, attested copies of
testimonials and other documents may be submitted on plain paper (as per
notified format) by the prescribed date.
Contact Address :
Section Officer, ES.1 Section,
Ministry of Human Resource Development,
Department of Education (ES-I), External Scholarship Division,
Curzon Road Barracks, K.G. Marg,
New Delhi 110001.
International scholarship – Greece
Subjects : Mathematics, Political
Philosophy/Political thought.
No. of Scholarship: One
Duration: 10 months.
Notification: Employment News/Leading newspapers during the month of
November/December
Eligibility: Masters Degree with 60% or
more marks.Two years teaching/research/practical experience Candidates should be
pursuing studies in Universities or Research Centres.Below 40 years.
Passage Cost: Travelling expenses from India to Greece and back to be borne
by the candidate or his/her sponsor/employee.
Value : Monthly subsidy: 150.000 drachmas
to Post Graduate or research scholars.Lump sum for establishment expenses:
20,000 drachmas for scholars who will reside in Athens and 30,000 drachmas who
will reside in the province. Scholars whose scholarships is renewed are not
entitled to this sum.A lump sum of 30,000 drachmas for transport expenses within
the country to scholars who have to travel from their place of residence in
order to perform the research program approved by the Department, provided that
there is a justified proposal of the supervising professor.Exemption from
tuition fees: it is underlined that, in the event that the postgraduate or
research scholar wish to attend Greek Language Courses, they are not exempt from
tuition fees which must be paid to the Modern Greek language College.Gratis
medical care in the event of emergency, only in Public Hospitals.
Application Procedure : In plain paper,
typed in prescribed format along with photocopies of certificates etc. through
Employer, if employed, to `The Section Officer ES-5 Section (Scholarships)
Ministry of Human Resource Development, Department of Education (ES 5), A1/W3
Curzon Road Barracks, K G Marg, New Delhi 110001.
International scholarship – Ireland
Course: Post-graduate Studies
Duration: 1 Year
No. of Fellowships: 6
Notification: Employment News and other Newspapers during the month of
February/March
Subjects : Environmental Resources Management, Community Health,
Remedial and Special Education and Developmental Studies.
Eligibility: Age: up to 30yrs.
Qualifications: First Class Bachelors' Degree in related subjects.
Additional Requirements: Good knowledge about Ireland, 2yrs consecutive
stay in India after return from abroad for study/training.
Value: Fellowships cover
return travel from India, University fee, living allowance in addition to
supplement for books, preparation of thesis, warm clothing etc.
Application Procedure :Typed application
with attested copies of testimonials, photograph, plans for employment and other
documents may be submitted on plain paper in prescribed format by notified date.
Employed persons are expected to send their applications through their employer.
Contact:
Section Officer, ES.1 Section,
Ministry of Human Resource Development,
Department of Education, A.1/W.3 Curzon Road Barracks,
K.G.Marg, New Delhi 110001.
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