The Indian Embassy has shared the details on the Scholarship Programme for Diaspora Children (SPDC) awarded by the Ministry of External Affairs.
Scholarships are awarded to 150 children of NRIs/PIOs/OCls and Indian workers working in ECR countries yearly, where the gross monthly income of the parents is not more than the amount equivalent to US$5000.
Under the Scholarship Scheme for the academic year 2022-23, the Government of India would bear 75% of the total Institutional Economic Cost (IEC) subject to a maximum of US$4000.
The following institutions are covered under the Scheme: - a) NITS, IITs, Schools of Planning and Architecture b) 'A Grade institutions accredited by NAAC and recognised by UGC c) Central Universities of India d) Other institutions covered under DASA Scheme.
Only fresh year students (1st year) shall be eligible to get the scholarship. All eligible candidates may apply for the scholarship accordingly under the Scholarship Programme for Diaspora Children scheme.
For detailed guidelines, please refer to the website of the SPDC.
