5 January 2017

South African Nationals For ICCR Scholarships For Under-Graduate And Post-Graduate Courses In Various Disciplines


The ICCR Scholarship For South African Nationals


The ICCR Scholarship is sponsored by the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), an autonomous body under administrative control of Ministry of External Affairs, New Delhi.

The Consulate General of India, Durban invites applications from South African nationals only for grant of ICCR scholarships for various Under-Graduate and Post-Graduate course in various disciplines. The scholarship will offer:


  1. Return air fare to India
  2. Living allowances as prescribed by ICCR
  3. Hostel accommodation or House Rent Allowance (in case Hostel accommodation is not available) at prescribed rates.
  4. Tuition fee (paid directly to the College / University by ICCR) excluding laboratory fee & related incidental charges for science courses.

Note: For B.E. / B.Tech / Engineering course, candidate must have taken Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics in their School Leaving Examinations.

For Details On General Instructions


...financial terms and conditions, application forms and the list of universities, applicants are requested to visit ICCR website, www.iccrindia.net - click on African Scholarship Scheme (2017-18).


  1. Applicants must be proficient in English
  2. Academic Session in India begins in July / July
  3. Applicant must have a valid passport for the duration of the course before submitting application form.


Six copies of the application form, six photos and Fitness / Medical certificate including checklist should be submitted in person to the Consulate General of India, Durban.

Before Applying


Applicant is advised to visit the Consulate General of India, in Durban (Weekdays 11am – 3pm) for a briefing on terms and conditions of the scholarships, including living conditions in India.

Last date for submitting the application is on Monday, January 16. For more information: Consulate General of India, Indian Cultural Centre

The Consulate General of India in Durban South Africa Address


No. 1, Kingsmead Boulevard (2nd Floor), Kingsmead Office Park, Durban, 031 335 0300, 031 335 0333, Email: ccom@cgidbn.com


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