Fully-funded scholarship programmes for study in India

Dear applicants! Dear undergraduate and graduate students!

The Embassy of India in Astana presents its compliments and is pleased to inform you that the Government of India is offering fully funded scholarships for Kazakh students to pursue higher education in India for the academic year 2025-2026. 

Applications are now open for the following scholarship programmes:

Atal Bihari Vajpayee General Scholarship Scheme for Undergraduate, Master’s, and Ph.D. Studies.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Age: 18-40 years (UG/PG), up to 50 years (Ph.D.)
• Education: Minimum 12 years of education for Bachelor programs (UG)
• English Proficiency: 500-word essay OR TOEFL/IELTS scores
• Universities: Applicants can select up to 5 institutions in India

Apply Online: https://a2ascholarships.iccr.gov.in

Application Deadline: April 30, 2025

Lata Mangeshkar Dance & Music Scholarship Scheme for Students of Indian Classical Music & Performing Arts.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Age: 18-40 years
• Portfolio Requirement: Applicants must submit a video/audio of their performance
• English Proficiency: 500-word essay OR TOEFL/IELTS scores

Apply Online: https://a2ascholarships.iccr.gov.in

Application Deadline: April 30, 2025

Kendriya Hindi Sansthan (KHS) Hindi Scholarship Scheme

Eligibility:

• Minimum qualification: 12 years of education at school
• Age: 19-45 years 🌐 Basic proficiency in Hindi or English
• Basic computer skills

Details and Application Form: www.hindisansthan.in

Submit applications at: SVCC (35/2, Karashash Ana Street, Astana) by March 15, 2025

Students must submit their applications online via the ICCR A2A Scholarship Portal for Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Lata Mangeshkar scholarships, and through the Indian Embassy for KHS scholarships.