1,000 Fully-Funded Indian Government Online Scholarships for Afghan Students (2026–2027)

1,000 Fully-Funded Indian Government Online Scholarships for Afghan Students (2026–2027)

The Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) has officially announced its flagship e-Scholarship scheme for the 2026–2027 academic year. This program allocates 1,000 fully-funded online scholarships specifically for Afghan students to earn world-class Bachelor's and Master's degrees entirely from home—no travel required!

The application window is incredibly short. Here is everything you need to know to get ready before the system goes live in three days.

Scholarship Benefits

This scholarship provides complete academic funding:

• 100% Tuition Waiver: All semester and institutional fees are fully covered by the Government of India.
• Zero Examination Fees: University evaluation and exam costs are entirely covered.
• Free Educational Resources: Full digital access to all e-books, curriculum content, and online portal materials.
• (Important Note: Because these programs are delivered 100% online, this scholarship does not include travel allowances, visas, housing, or monthly living stipends).

Eligibility Criteria & Programs

• Degrees Offered: Undergraduate (Bachelor) and Postgraduate (Master) programs.
• Age Limit: Applicants must be between 18 and 35 years old.
• Language Requirement: All courses are taught entirely in English. While formal tests like IELTS or TOEFL are not mandatory, you must possess strong English comprehension to follow lectures and pass your exams.
• Popular Available Fields: Computer Science (IT), Business Administration (BBA/MBA), Commerce, Economics, and Social Sciences.

Vital Dates & Application Links

• Portal Opening Date: July 15, 2026 (In exactly 3 days).
• Application Deadline: July 24, 2026 (You have only 9 days to apply!) Official Application Link