Antigua and Barbuda Ministry to offer scholarships to pursue study of Indian Culture

Antigua and Barbuda: The Ministry wishes to inform that the Government of India, Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), is offering scholarships to pursue the study of Indian Culture in areas of dance, music, theatre, performing art, sculpture, Indian Languages, Indian Cuisine etc., for the academic year 2022-2023.

100 scholarships are available under this programme globally, on a first-come, first-serve basis. If so required, these scholarship slots include return economy class airfare to the nearest airport as well as 3rd AC Train fare to the place of study.

The prospective applicants must read the guidelines thoroughly before applying for the course. The ICCR Scholarship guidelines can be viewed on the ICCR portal at the official site: http://a2ascholarships.iccr.gov.in/…/Policy…

Applicants are also advised to visit the websites of their preferred Universities/Institutes to conduct thorough research of the courses offered, eligibility criteria and general information about each University/Institute before applying for admission.

Applications are to be completed at the following link http://a2ascholarships.iccr.gov.in/home/register. A recent passport-sized photograph must be uploaded on the application form in addition to copies of all academic qualifications, certificates and mark sheets, school leaving examination results, certificate of physical fitness in the prescribed form, recommendations as required by the Universities, and a certified copy of the bio-data page of applicant’s valid passport. A print as well as a signed copy of the application, along with copies of all documents uploaded on the portal, should also be submitted to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs by May 27, 2022.

The ministry has further asked to note that applicants must be of age 18 years or more at the time of admission, less than 30 years.