ICCR Scholarship Scheme for Malawian Students (Government of India)
Last verified 2 September 2026 by the Scholarships for Africans editorial team
Indian Council for Cultural Relations scholarships offered through the High Commission of India in Lilongwe for Malawians to study in India at Bachelors, Masters and PhD level.
- Provider
- Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) / High Commission of India, Lilongwe
- Host country
- India
- Deadline
- 15 April, annually
- Region
- Asia
Eligibility & requirements at a glance
Review the recorded eligibility, funding and deadline information below. Confirm the current award conditions on the provider's official source.
- Who can apply
- Open to Malawi Nationals for higher studies (Undergraduate, Postgraduate, M.Phil/Ph.D.) in various fields at Indian universities and educational institutions. Applicants should refer to the A2A portal for specific course details and eligibility criteria.
- Funding
- Fully funded — tuition, stipend, accommodation allowance and medical cover.
- Study level
- Undergraduate, Masters, PhD
- Deadline
- 15 April, annually
Key eligibility criteria
- Open to Malawi Nationals for higher studies (Undergraduate, Postgraduate, M.Phil/Ph.D.) in various fields at Indian universities and educational institutions. Applicants should refer to the A2A portal for specific course details and eligibility criteria.
Recorded funding information
- Fully funded — tuition, stipend, accommodation allowance and medical cover.
About the ICCR Scholarship Scheme for Malawian Students (Government of India) (2026)
Funding information
The funding information below is recorded in this listing; it does not establish additional covered components. Check amounts, caps, exclusions and conditions on the official source.
- Fully funded — tuition, stipend, accommodation allowance and medical cover.
ICCR Scholarship Scheme for Malawian Students (Government of India) eligibility
Always cross-check eligibility against the sponsor's official site before applying — sponsor rules can change between intakes.
- Open to Malawi Nationals for higher studies (Undergraduate, Postgraduate, M.Phil/Ph.D.) in various fields at Indian universities and educational institutions. Applicants should refer to the A2A portal for specific course details and eligibility criteria.
ICCR Scholarship Scheme for Malawian Students (Government of India) document information
No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the materials the provider requests.
How to apply for the ICCR Scholarship Scheme for Malawian Students (Government of India) 2026
Follow the provider's stated process. The checks below are guidance, not additional application requirements. Any original editorial instructions remain in the description above.
- 1Check the provider's process
Consult https://www.hcililongwe.gov.in/page/iccr-scholarship/ to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there.
- 2Check eligibility and any requested materials
Listed eligibility: Open to Malawi Nationals for higher studies (Undergraduate, Postgraduate, M.Phil/Ph.D.) in various fields at Indian universities and educational institutions. Applicants should refer to the A2A portal for specific course details and eligibility criteria.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist.
- 3Check dates and next steps
Listed deadline information: 15 April, annually. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.
ICCR Scholarship Scheme for Malawian Students (Government of India) deadline & application timeline
Provider deadline information: 15 April, annually. This text cannot be safely converted to a countdown; check the official source for its meaning. The earlier milestones are optional planning suggestions only.
- Planning suggestion: 12 months out
Check the current call and decide whether this opportunity fits your plans.
- Planning suggestion: 6 months out
If the provider requires tests or documents that take time, plan for them using its published instructions.
- Planning suggestion: 3 months out
If an application is required, review the provider's process and prepare only the materials it requests.
- Planning suggestion: 1 month out
If submission is required, allow time to check your materials and any stated cutoff.
- Provider deadline15 April, annually
Provider deadline information: 15 April, annually. Confirm the current instructions and any cutoff or time zone on the official source; no additional time is assumed here.
Ready to apply?
Cross-check the latest eligibility rules and deadline on the sponsor's official portal before you start your application.
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Frequently asked questions
Who can apply for the ICCR Scholarship Scheme for Malawian Students (Government of India)?+
Open to Malawi Nationals for higher studies (Undergraduate, Postgraduate, M.Phil/Ph.D.) in various fields at Indian universities and educational institutions. Applicants should refer to the A2A portal for specific course details and eligibility criteria.
What funding does the ICCR Scholarship Scheme for Malawian Students (Government of India) offer?+
Listed funding: Fully funded — tuition, stipend, accommodation allowance and medical cover.. Confirm amounts, exclusions and conditions on the official source. This label does not establish any additional benefit components.
When is the application deadline?+
Provider deadline information: 15 April, annually. Confirm the current cutoff and any time zone on the official source; no additional cutoff or late-submission policy is assumed here.
What documents do I need to apply?+
No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the documents requested by the provider; requirements may differ from admission requirements.
How do I check the application process?+
Consult https://www.hcililongwe.gov.in/page/iccr-scholarship/ to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there. Listed eligibility: Open to Malawi Nationals for higher studies (Undergraduate, Postgraduate, M.Phil/Ph.D.) in various fields at Indian universities and educational institutions. Applicants should refer to the A2A portal for specific course details and eligibility criteria.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist. Listed deadline information: 15 April, annually. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.
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