| 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.
|
https://www.itecgoi.in |
| 2. |
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 intergrated
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 Ministry of External Affairs, Goverment of India.
|
https://spdcindia.gov.in |
| 3. |
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 Ministry of Education, Goverment of India.
|
https://www.dasanit.org |
| 4. |
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, Goverment of India.
|
https://studyinindia.gov.in/ |
| 5. |
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).
- To apply via Study In India (SII) portal.
|
https://studyinindia.gov.in |
| 6. |
AYUSH Scholarship Scheme |
- 20 scholarships for Malaysians to study Bachelor courses in Ayurveda,
Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy, in institituions in India.
- In addition, 25 scholarships for foreigner nationals to study UG, PG, & PhD
courses in Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy, in institituions
in India.
- Age of applicants: must be over 18 years.
- Administered by the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR).
- To apply via Study In India (SII) portal.
|
https://studyinindia.gov.in |
| 7. |
Atal Bihari Vajpayee General Scholarship Scheme (GSS) |
- 3 scholarships for Malaysians to study Bachelors, Masters, Research, and
other general coruses i.e. yoga, etc., in institituions in India.
- Not applicable for medical-related, fashion-related, law, and intergrated
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).
- To apply via Study In India (SII) portal.
|
https://studyinindia.gov.in |
| 8. |
Dr. S. Radhakrishnan Cultural Exchange Scholarship Scheme (EEP/CEP) |
- 2 scholarships for Malaysians to study academic courses i.e. Bachelors,
Masters, Research courses, in institituions in India.
- Not applicable for medical-related, fashion-related, law, and intergrated
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).
- To apply via Study In India (SII) portal.
|
https://studyinindia.gov.in |
| 9. |
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, Goverment of India.
|
https://asean-iit.in |
| 10. |
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.
|
https://aistic.gov.in/ASEAN/aistdfFellowship |
| 11. |
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.
|
https://www.quadfellowship.org |
| 12. |
Quad Infrastructure Fellowships (QIF) |
- 500 fellowships provided by Govt of India under QIF between2023 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 the
India’s premier institutions including at IITs and IIMs.
- Expenses: Excursion/ Economy class airfare, accommodation, visa, course
fee and living allowance.
|
https://www.quadfellowship.org |
| 13. |
Promotion of Hindi Abroad (PHA) scheme |
- Scholarship is provided to Malaysian 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 |
| 14. |
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 |
| 15. |
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.
|
https://kip.gov.in |
