High Commission of India,

Education Wing,

Level 28, Menara 1 Mon’t Kiara, No. 1, Jalan Kiara,

Mon’t Kiara, 50480 Kuala Lumpur.

Press Release

Invitation for applications for financial assistance from the

Indian Scholarship & Trust Fund (ISTF) – 2017-18

The High Commission of India, Kuala Lumpur is inviting applications from Malaysian students of Indian origin pursuing full-time courses in Universities, Colleges, Polytechnics and other Institutions in Malaysia for one-time financial assistance from the ‘Indian Scholarship & Trust Fund (ISTF)’.

Who are eligible:

Students pursuing full-time Diploma and Bachelor courses in Universities, Colleges, Polytechnics and Institutions in Malaysia may apply for the scholarship in the prescribed format, which is available at the following link: http://indianhighcommission.com.my/pdf/ISTF-Appln-Form-2017-18.pdf

Students meeting above criteria may send their applications with required enclosures by post at the following address:

High Commission of India,

Education Wing (ISTF Scholarship),

Level 28, Menara 1 Mon’t Kiara,

No. 1, Jalan Kiara, Mon’t Kiara,

50480 Kuala Lumpur.

Tel: 03 6205 2350 ext 203.

Only one student from a family may apply for financial assistance from the ISTF in 2017-18.

Applications received after 21.07.2017 will not be considered for evaluation.

Who are not eligible:

Students pursuing Masters and higher level courses

Students pursuing part-time courses

Past recipients of financial assistance from ISTF

Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview in September 2017 and those found suitable, would be awarded financial assistance in October 2017.

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