CHINA
Subjects/Field Environmental Science, Plant Breeding & Genetics,
Duration: 1 - 4 Years
Scholarship: 25
Commencement of academic session: September
Notification : Employment News/Leading dailies in the month of January/February Eligibility: Indian nationals, Below 40 Years. Qualification for Chinese Lang 2 – 3 year Cert/Dip in basic Chinese Language from recognized Institution/University.
Value of Scholarship: Value of Scholarship covers expenditure on board & lodging Tuition fees pocket expenses which is paid by Chinese Government, partly paid by Government of India at a supplementary stipend grant.
Application Procedure : Application, duly sponsored by the employers (if employed) furnishing particulars (as per notified format) may be submitted on plain paper, by the prescribed date.
Contact Address : Section Officer ES – 3 Section, Ministry of Human Resource Development, Department of Higher Education, External Scholarship Division, A.1/W.3, Curzon Road Barracks, Kasturba Gandhi Marg, New Delhi - 110001

KOREA
Subjects/Field: Biotechnology, Environmental Science, Molecular Biology, Computer Application, Architecture, Agronomy, Information Technology,
Duration : 3 – 5 Years
Scholarship: 29
Commencement of academic session: October
Notification : Generally in the month of May
Eligibility: Indian nationals, Below 40 Years. As per the guideline given by National Institute for International Education Development (NIIED)
Value of Scholarships: Value To be paid by Korean Government to cover stay, tuition fees, health insurance etc.
Application Procedure: Application, duly sponsored by the employers (if employed) furnishing particulars (as per notified format) may be submitted on plain paper, by the prescribed date.
Contact Address: Section Officer ES – 3 Section, Ministry of Human Resource Development, Department of Higher Education, External Scholarship Division, A.1/W.3, Curzon Road Barracks, Kasturba Gandhi Marg, New Delhi – 110001

ISRAEL
Subjects/Field: Agriculture, Nano-biology & Duration: 8 Months
Scholarship: 4 - 6 Commencement of academic
session: October
Notification: In the month of January/February
Eligibility: Indian nationals, No upper age limit. Candidate should have 55% marks. For Agriculture 60% and more.
Value of scholarship: Value To be paid by Israeli Government to cover stay, tuition fees, health insurance etc.
Application Procedure: Application, duly sponsored by the employers (if employed) furnishing particulars (as per notified format) may be submitted on plain paper, by the prescribed date.
Contact Address : Section Officer ES – 3 Section, Ministry of Human Resource Development, Department of Higher Education, External Scholarship Division, A.1/W.3, Curzon Road Barracks, Kasturba Gandhi Marg, New Delhi - 110001

JAPAN

Subjects/Field : Research Study (PH.D) Information Technology Optical Fibre Communication Quality and Reliability Engineering (As applied to various systems like Electricity & Power, Railways, Heavy Industry, Heavy Electronics) Electronics & Communication Robotics Laser Technology Bio-technology Japanese Language and Literature Earthquake Engineering Environmental Science Architecture Aerospace Engineering Material Science/Engineering.
Duration: 18 Months to 2 years ( may be extended)
Scholarship: 35
Commencement of academic session: April/October
Notification: In the month of April/May
Eligibility: i) Japanese Language: a) Students who are enrolled in the Post Graduate Degree course in Japanese Language from a recognized university. b) Students who have completed undergraduate Degree Course in Japanese Language from a recognized university. c) Students who have completed undergraduate degree course in any subject from recognized university with 50% or above marks and who have completed Level 2 of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) conducted by Japan Foundation and have competed at least 3 years of Japanese Language study from a recognized university/institute in India. iii) For Research Studies (Ph.D) (a) Masters Degree in the relevant field with minimum 60% marks. Candidate having practical research/ teaching / work experience after obtaining the prescribed qualification would be preferred. (b) Students who have bechelor’s degree in science or engineering and have completed 15 years or 16 years curriculum (i.e. 12+3 or 12+4) are also eligible for the Research Students Scholarship of the Japanese government provided that they have minimum 60% marks.
Age: Below 35 years.
Value of Scholarship: Value Maintenance allowance to be paid by Government of Japan which covers study allowance, fee, part payment of medical expenses, accommodation etc.
Application Procedure: Typed application with attested copies of testimonials, photograph, programme of study/research and other documents may be submitted on plain paper (as per notified format) by prescribed date.

Contact Address: Section Officer ES – 3 Section, Ministry of Human Resource Development, Department of Higher Education, External Scholarship Division, A.1/W.3, Curzon Road Barracks, Kasturba Gandhi Marg, New Delhi – 110001. Tel. No. 23382458 Extn. 28. and 23386401,

CZECH
Level of Study: Master / Doctoral Studies (Ph. D)
Subjects/Field: Agriculture (for Ph. D) Electrical/ Electronics Engineering / Mechanical Engineering (for Masters & Ph. D).
Duration: As per rules of Czech University. Scholarship: 04 (2 for Ph. D and 2 for Master)
Commencement of academic session: As per rules of Czech University.
Notification: In the month of November/December
Eligibility: At least 60% marks in relevant subject at Bachelor’s degree for Masters study and at least 60% marks at Master’s degree level in Science/Engineering/Technology relating to the field of study or equivalent qualifications in the subject selected.
Value of Scholarship: Value 7000 CZK for Master’s and 7,500 CZK for Doctor’s per month. There is no tuition fee and medical care is free of charge for scholarship holders. Board and accommodation and reduced fares for public transport are the same as for the Czech students.
Application Procedure: Application, duly sponsored by the employers (if employed) furnishing particulars (as per notified format) may be submitted on plain paper, by the prescribed date.

Contact Address: Section Officer ES – 3 Section, Ministry of Human Resource Development, Department of Higher Education, External Scholarship Division, A.1/W.3, Curzon Road Barracks, Kasturba Gandhi Marg, New Delhi – 110001. Tel. No. 23382458 Extn. 28. and 23386401.

SLOVAK
Level of Study: Master Degree Subjects/Field: Economy Management and Agriculture. Duration : As per rules of Slovak University. Scholarship: 02
Commencement of academic session: As per rules of Slovak University.
Notification: In the month of March/April.
Eligibility: First class Bachelor Degree with minimum of 60% marks in the relevant subject.
Age: Below 26 years.
Value: 6000 SKK per month.
Application Procedure: Application, duly sponsored by the employers (if employed) furnishing particulars (as per notified format) may be submitted on plain paper, by the prescribed date.
Contact Address: Section Officer ES – 3 Section, Ministry of Human Resource Development, Department of Higher Education, External Scholarship Division, A.1/W.3, Curzon Road Barracks, Kasturba Gandhi Marg, New Delhi – 110001. Tel. No. 23382458 Extn. 28. and 23386401.

ITALY
Subjects of Study : Scholarships with duration 12 months each to pursue Specialised Post-Graduate Courses in the subjects: Fashion Technology, Economics and Management, Information and Communication Technology, Environment, Energy, Biotechnology and Microelectronics.
Eligibility :
1. Bachelor or equivalent degree with 60% marks in the subject opted, from a recognised University and/or
2. Master or equivalent degree 60% marks with specialisation in the subject opted, from a recognised University.
3. Age not to exceed 35 years. Preference shall be given to candidates who have received offer/invitation or secured admission in the above specified subjects in any University or Institution in Italy. Such candidates should produce before the Selection Committee a document proving the offer/invitation/admission. The stipend shall be Euro 700 for month. The reduction in course fee for scholarship holders shall be at the discretion of the University. The Scholarship holders are therefore advised to verify with the University authorities at the time of enrollment.

Application Procedure: Application in prescribed format with attested copies of testimonials, photograph, programme of study/research, fitness certificate, two letters of introduction from Indian academic authorities and other documents may be submitted or plain paper. Employed persons are required to send their applications through their employer.
Contact Address : Section Officer, ES.5 Section, Ministry of Human Resource Development, Department of Higher Education, A.2/w.4, Curzon Road Barracks, K.G. Marg. New Delhi 110001.

MEXICO
Level of Study: P.G. and Ph.D. Subjects/Field : Agriculture, Architecture, Biotechnology, Environment Science,
Duration: 1-2 yrs
Scholarship: 6
Commencement of academic session: In the month of September/October
Eligibility : Below 26 years for P.G.(Masters) & below 30 years for Ph.D. Candidate should have Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent with minimum 65% marks in relevant subject for Post-graduate studies. The candidate should have Post-graduate Degree with minimum 65% marks in relevant subject for Ph.D. Value Enrollment and school fees, where applicable, Monthly maintenance allowance

Application Procedure: Typed application with attested copies of testimonials may be submitted on plain paper. Employed persons are required to send their applications through their employers within due date as notified.
Contact Address: Section Officer, ES.5 Section, Ministry of Human Resource Development, Department of Higher Education , A2/W4, Curzon Road Barracks, K G Marg, New Delhi 110001.

NORWAY
Level of Study: PG/M.Phil Subjects/Field:
• Electrical Power Engineering
• Hydropower Development
• Petroleum Engineering and Petroleum Geo science Duration: One to ten months

Number of Scholarships : 3 Notification: In the month of September/October Date for sending nominations: 31st January Qualifications:-
• Hold a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in the relevant subject field with 60% or more marks
. • Not to exceed 40 years.
• Enclose a letter of invitation from a host institution in Norway where they wish to study or carry out research.
• Enclose a description of the project/purpose of the planned study/research stay in Norway.
• Enclose a recent letter of invitation from (or on behalf of )a member of the scientific staff of a Norwegian host institution- valid for the planned study/research stay in Norway( www.studyinnorway.no)
• Enclose a recent letter of recommendation from home institution with relevance to the planned study/research stay in Norway.
• Have good working knowledge of English or Norwegian(Danish/ Swedish)
• Focus the professional programme around one host institution. Application Procedure: Typed application with attested copies of testimonials, programme of study, photograph and other documents should be submitted on plain paper by prescribed date. Employed persons should send their applications duly sponsored. Academic year starts form August every year.
Contact Address: Section Officer, ES.5. Section (Scholarships), Ministry of Human Resource Development, Department of Higher Education, A2/W4, Curzon Road Barracks, K G Marg, New Delhi- 110001.