ICCR India- Africa Maitri Scholarship Scheme for African Countries 2026-27

ICCR India- Africa Maitri Scholarship Scheme for African Countries 2026-27 is offered by The Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India. It aims to support students of Ghana pursuing higher studies in India. Selected candidates will receive full tuition fees, monthly living allowance and other benefits.

The Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India is offering this opportunity.

To be eligible, an applicant must:-

• be Ghanaian nationals and should have a passport with a minimum validity of 2 years as of 1 July 2026
• be aged a minimum of 18 years and a maximum of 35 years (UG/ PG/ Certificate/ Diploma) or 40 years (Ph.D.)
• demonstrate English language proficiency via valid proof

Note:-

• There is no upper age limit for courses in Hindi, Sanskrit, any of the Indian performing arts courses unless prescribed by the concerned institution.
• Scholarships are not provided to study courses in the fields of Medical Science, Para-medical courses like Nursing, Physiotherapy, anaesthesia, Lab technicians, etc., Integrated courses such as BALLB (5 Years), B.Sc. & M.Sc. (5 Years) etc.
• No admission is provided to foreign students of B.Tech courses in the IITs.
• Courses at the levels of UG, PG and Ph.D. levels in the disciplines of Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy are provided under the AYUSH Scholarship Schemes, which will be publicized separately later in the year.

Selected candidates will receive:-

• Return economy class airfare to the airport nearest to the place of study & 3-tier AC train fare (if so required) to the place of study in India
• Full tuition fee/ OCF paid to Universities (Norms attached)
• Stipend
• Monthly living allowance
• House rent allowance
• Contingent allowance
• Thesis/ dissertation allowance
• Accommodation in campus hostels/other locations decided by the University

Eligible applicants can apply by following these steps:-
Step 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' button.
Step 2: Click on the 'Register' button and fill in the required details to register. (Note:- If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID)
Step 3: Click ‘Registration’, then click ‘Applicant Registration’.
Step 4: Enter/ upload the necessary information to register on the portal.
Step 5: After successful registration, log in with valid credentials and proceed with the application.

• Valid passport and age proof
• Academic transcripts
• Medical fitness certificate
• 500-word essay in English/TOEFL, IELTS, or equivalent English proficiency scores

Note:-

• All supporting documents must be submitted in English or accompanied by certified English translations.
• Applicants opting to pursue performing arts courses are required to upload the latest video/YouTube link of their performance.

Candidates will be selected based on merit and fulfilment of the eligibility criteria.

Portal Opening Date: 27th February 2026
Application Deadline: 15th April 2026

Question: Who is offering this opportunity?
Answer: The Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, is offering this opportunity.

Question: Are there extra benefits for disabled students?
Answer: All candidates will receive equal benefits.

Question: What is the mode of application?
Answer: The application is online through the official A2A scholarship portal.