A Government of India scholarship, administered by the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), offering undergraduate, postgraduate, and PhD study places at Indian universities for African students. A dedicated allocation of scholarship slots has been officially announced for South Sudanese nationals specifically, via the Embassy of India in Juba.
Verified Opportunity
India-Africa Maitri Scholarship Scheme (ICCR)
Checked against official sources on 17 July 2026.
Opportunity Overview
Opportunity Details
Opportunity / Program Type
- Type
- Full Scholarship
- Study level
- PhD, Postgraduate/Master's, Undergraduate (UG)
- Funding
- Fully Funded
- Country
- India
Country
Education Level
Field of Study
Funding Type
Verification & Key Dates
Verification Date
July 17, 2026
Deadline
Varies by annual cycle — for the 2025-26 academic year, 30 slots were announced for South Sudanese nationals specifically. Confirm the current cycle's deadline directly via the Embassy of India in Juba or the official ICCR A2A portal.
Source Organization
Government of India, through the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR)
Official Application Link
Eligibility
- Be a national of South Sudan (confirmed via a dedicated official allocation announcement from the Embassy of India in Juba — 30 slots for academic year 2025-26)
- Priority given to students who have never studied in India before
- MBBS/MD, Dentistry, and Nursing courses are explicitly excluded from this scheme
- Indian universities/institutions are autonomous and have their own additional eligibility criteria that must also be met
- Applications must be routed through and recommended by the Embassy of India in Juba — direct applications to ICCR or Indian missions in other countries will not be considered
Benefits
- Free tuition
- Monthly stipend
- Return air ticket
- Lodging (benefits confirmed generally for ICCR African scholarship schemes; exact figures for the current cycle should be confirmed officially)
Application Process
1. Register and apply via the ICCR Admissions to Alumni (A2A) Portal at a2ascholarships.iccr.gov.in
2. Select course(s)/university(ies) of interest from the approved list
3. Applications must be routed through and recommended by the Embassy of India in Juba — applications sent directly to ICCR or via other missions will not be accepted
4. Await confirmation and placement from ICCR
Required Documents
Exact document checklist provided on the ICCR A2A portal and by the Embassy of India, Juba, for the current cycle.
Important Notes
Verified directly via an official announcement published by the Embassy of India in Juba (indembjuba.gov.in) confirming a dedicated allocation of 30 scholarship slots for South Sudanese nationals for the 2025-26 academic year — this is a South-Sudan-specific confirmation, not a general regional listing. Given founder ties to India, this is a particularly well-aligned opportunity worth prioritizing on the platform.
Common Questions
Is this opportunity guaranteed?
No, verification confirms the opportunity is real and current, not that any application will be accepted.
How current is this listing?
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