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Government of India

High Commission of India

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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Details of the Scholarship available for Malaysian nationals and Non-Resident Indians (NRIs)

High Commission of Indian
Kuala Lumpur

Details of scholarships available for Malaysia
S. No. Name of Scholarship Brief Details of Scholarship Link(s)
1. Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) Programme
  • Training and capacity building courses in institutions in India, for government officials and professionals from Malaysia.
  • 40 ITEC slots offered per year to Malaysia
  • Age of applicants: between 25 to 45 years.
  • Funding: ITEC Programme is fully funded by the Government of India; this includes airfare, hostel, tuition fees, emergency medical, gratis visa and a daily allowance.
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2. AYUSH Scholarship Scheme
  • 20 scholarships for Malaysians to study Bachelor courses in Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy, in institutions in India.
  • In addition, 25 scholarships for foreign nationals to study UG, PG, & PhD courses in Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy, in institutions in India.
  • Age of applicants: must be over 18 years.
  • Administered by the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR).
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3. Atal Bihari Vajpayee General Scholarship Scheme (GSS)
  • 3 scholarships for Malaysians to study Bachelors, Masters, Research, and other general courses i.e. yoga, etc., in institutions in India.
  • Not applicable for medical-related, fashion-related, law, and integrated courses.
  • Age of applicants: between 18 to 30 years for UG & PG courses; 18 to 45 years for PhD courses.
  • Administered by the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR).
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4. Dr. S. Radhakrishnan Cultural Exchange Scholarship Scheme (EEP/CEP)
  • 2 scholarships for Malaysians to study academic courses i.e. Bachelors, Masters, Research courses, in institutions in India.
  • Not applicable for medical-related, fashion-related, law, and integrated courses.
  • Age of applicants: between 18 to 30 years for UG & PG courses; 18 to 45 years for PhD courses.
  • Administered by the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR).
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5. Indian Scholarship & Trust Fund (ISTF)
  • A one-time financial assistance is provided to 50 to 60 meritorious students from economically weaker Malaysian families of Indian origin, pursuing Diploma /Bachelor degree courses in Malaysia.
  • Administered by the High Commission of India, Kuala Lumpur.
 https://hcikl.gov.in
Scholarships available for all foreign countries including Malaysia
S. No. Name of Scholarship Brief Details of Scholarship Link(s)
1. Study in India (SII)
  • Admission for Foreign Nationals /PIOs /NRIs /OCIs to UG/PG courses in institutions in India.
  • This is not a scholarship; it is a web portal facilitating the admission process for applying to institutions of higher education in India.
  • However, universities listed on this portal may offer scholarships.
  • Administered by Ministry of Education, Government of India.
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2. Lata Mangeshkar Dance & Music Scholarship Scheme
  • 100 scholarships for foreigners to study Indian Culture (dance, music, theatre, performing arts, sculpture, Indian languages, Indian cuisine, etc.) in institutions in India.
  • Age of applicants: between 18 to 50 years.
  • Administered by the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR).
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3. Doctoral Fellowship in India for ASEAN countries
  • 1,000 fellowships for nationals of ASEAN countries to do PhD in IITs.
  • The funding includes a monthly stipend and an annual research grant for up to 5 years of their Ph.D. program.
  • Administered by Ministry of Education, Government of India.
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4. ASEAN-India Research & Training Fellowship (AI-RTF)
  • 50 fellowships per year are awarded to young scientists and researchers from ASEAN countries to pursue research & training in Indian academic and R&D institutions, for a period of 2 to 6 months.
  • Administered under the ASEAN-India Science, Technology & Innovation Cooperation and funded by the Government of India.
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5. Quad STEM Fellowship
  • Quad is an initiative of Australia, India, Japan, and the USA.
  • 100 scholarships to study in USA in STEM fields (Masters/ Doctoral degree) offered to nationals of the Quad countries and ASEAN countries (including Malaysia).
  • USA is providing a one-time stipend of USD 40,000 to each fellow.
  • Applicants should be over 18 years of age, have a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in a STEM field, & must have already applied to an eligible STEM graduate program at a US-based university to begin the academic year.
  • Clinical healthcare degree programs are ineligible.
  • Administered by the Institute of International Education (IIE), a global not-for-profit organization based in New York.
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6. Quad Infrastructure Fellowships (QIF)
  • 500 fellowships provided by Govt of India under QIF between 2023 to 2027 i.e. 125 fellowships per annum to the countries in the Indo-Pacific region (including Malaysia).
  • The fellowships, both short and long durations, would be offered at India’s premier institutions including IITs and IIMs.
  • Expenses: Excursion/ Economy class airfare, accommodation, visa, course fee and living allowance.
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7. Promotion of Hindi Abroad (PHA) scheme
  • Scholarship is provided to foreign nationals for pursuing Certificate /Diploma /Advanced Diploma /PG-Diploma in Hindi at the Kendriya Hindi Sansthan (KHS) i.e. Central Hindi Institute, in Agra.
  • Scholarship includes a monthly stipend and a book grant.
  • Administered by the Ministry of Education, Government of India.
 https://hcikl.gov.in
Scholarships for Persons of Indian Origin (PIO) and Non Resident Indians (NRI)
S. No. Name of Scholarship Brief Details of Scholarship Link(s)
1. Scholarship Programme for Diaspora Children (SPDC)
  • 150 scholarships for NRIs, PIOs, and Children of Indian Workers in select countries (including Malaysia) to pursue Bachelor courses in India.
  • For applying to NITs, Centrally Funded Technical Institutions and other Premier Technical Institutions (except IITs), applicants must also apply under the DASA scheme (details in Row 3).
  • Not applicable for medical-related, fashion-related, law, and integrated courses.
  • Age of applicants: between 17 to 21 years.
  • Funding: scholarship is for 75% of Institutional Economic Cost: Tuition fee, Hostel fee & other institutional charges (Food charges are excluded).
  • Administered by the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India.
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2. Direct Admission of Students Abroad (DASA) Scheme
  • Admission for Foreign Nationals /PIOs /NRIs /OCIs to UG/PG courses in institutions in India.
  • This is not a scholarship; it only facilitates in the admission process for applying to NITs, Centrally Funded Technical Institutions and other Premier Technical Institutions (except IITs).
  • Administered by the Ministry of Education, Government of India.
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3. Know India Programme (KIP)
  • A 3-week knowledge programme designed for the Indian diaspora youth.
  • To foster a closer connection between Indian diaspora youth and their ancestral homeland by augmenting their understanding of India.
  • Age of applicants: between 21 to 35 years.
  • Candidates are provided 90% of airfare, gratis visa, boarding and lodging.
  • Administered by the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India.
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