Awarding Teleeducation Scholarships To Afghan Students
Afghan nationals aged 18-35 can apply for fully funded online undergraduate or postgraduate degrees from Indian universities through India's Ministry of External Affairs. Up to 1,000 scholarships are awarded annually, covering all fees for programs in business, computer science, arts, and more. Apply via the iLearn portal at ilearn.gov.in.
About This Scheme
Afghan nationals aged 18-35 can apply for fully funded online undergraduate or postgraduate degrees from Indian universities through India's Ministry of External Affairs. Up to 1,000 scholarships are awarded annually, covering all fees for programs in business, computer science, arts, and more. Apply via the iLearn portal at ilearn.gov.in.
Full official description
The "Awarding Teleeducation Scholarships To Afghan Students" scheme under e-VidyaBharati Network Project, launched by the Ministry of External Affairs in October 2019, aims to provide 1000 scholarships annually to Afghan students for pursuing various UGC-approved online Undergraduate and Postgraduate programs from Indian universities. It promotes India as a global hub for higher education and enables Afghan nationals to receive quality education in fields such as Business Administration, Commerce, Computer Science, Arts, and more.
Tenure of scholarship:
It should be the endeavor of each student to complete the UG, PG, programmes within prescribed time period of 3 years, 2 years, respectively. However, any relaxation will be strictly as per UGC guidelines.
Benefits
- Full tuition fee covered for the entire degree program
- Admission fees, examination fees, and e-content charges covered
- Registration, re-examination, and degree award charges covered
- Available for UG programs (3 years) and PG programs (2 years)
- Up to 1,000 scholarships awarded annually
Who Can Apply (Eligibility)
- Must be a national of Afghanistan with a valid Afghan National ID or Passport
- Age 18–35 years as of July 1 of the academic year
- Must meet the minimum academic qualifications for the specific university program chosen
- Must be proficient in English (medium of instruction)
- Can apply for only one program at a time under the e-VB project
- Must not currently be enrolled in another ongoing program under the e-VB project
How to Apply
Registration of Learners at iLearn Portal:
Step 1: Visit iLearn portal and Click "Login/Register". Step 2: On the sign-up page, click on “Sign Up Now”. Enter Email ID and click “Send Verification Code”. Step 3: Enter Verification Code sent to your mail ID and enter - New Password & Confirm New Password & Display Name & click "CREATE". Step 4: Enter details like First Name, Last Name, Mobile Number, Country residing in currently and Learning Center and click on “I’M NOT A ROBOT”, then Click "Register". New User ID will be created for that particular Name and ID.
Selection of Programme and Universities:
Step 1: Upon Login, students can explore programs based on degree type and category by clicking on “Explore Programmes”. Step 2: Click on Browse more to get the More filters like- Course Duration, Course Exam Date, Course Term and Partner Institutions.
Submission of Enrolment form at University/HEI Portal:
Step 1: Click on the course to select the particular university and the particular course where the page will be directed to the respective university's Signup/ Registration page. Step 2: Click on “Click here for new Registration” to sign up. Enter the email ID and captcha and click on “Verify” Step 3: Once verified click on Sign In and enter the below details and click on “Login”. Step 4: Once Login Student will be redirected into University Application forms. Step 5: Fill in all the tabs with required details and clock on submit to complete the enrollment form submission.
ICCR e-VB Alumni:
- Student should fill up the Alumni Form available on iLearn portal ICCR as well as on India Alumni portal after completing the course and before award of final degree. This will help alumni of e-VB to be in touch for future eVB activities and will also be helpful in future for Indian Missions/Posts abroad. to remain engaged with the Alumni.
Contact Us: support@ilearn.gov.in
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the objective of the "Awarding Teleeducation Scholarships To Afghan Students" scheme?
The "Awarding Teleeducation Scholarships To Afghan Students" scheme aims to provide 1000 scholarships annually to Afghan students for pursuing various UGC-approved online Undergraduate and Postgraduate programs from Indian universities.
Who is eligible to apply for the e-VB scholarship?
Any applicant who is a national of Afghanistan, between 18 and 35 years old, and meets the academic requirements of the chosen program is eligible to apply.
What programs are available under the scholarship?
The scholarship covers various undergraduate and postgraduate programs such as Business Administration, Commerce, Arts, Computer Applications, and others, offered by Indian universities.
How many scholarships are offered each year?
Under the e-VB project, the Government of India offers up to 1000 scholarships annually to Afghan students.
Is the scholarship available for students living outside Afghanistan?
Yes, the scholarship is available to Afghan nationals residing in any part of the world, provided they hold a valid Afghan ID or passport.
Is there any fee to apply for the scholarship?
No, there is no application fee required to apply for the e-VB scholarship.
What costs are covered under the scholarship?
The scholarship covers the full academic cost, including tuition fees, admission fees, e-content charges, examination fees, and other related expenses.
What is the mode of education under this scholarship?
All programs under the e-VB scholarship are delivered in online mode through the Learning Management Systems of the respective Indian universities.
What is the medium of instruction for the online courses under this learning program?
All courses offered through the e-VB project are delivered in the English language, and applicants must be proficient in reading, writing, and understanding English to ensure successful completion of the program.
Are physical copies of degrees and certificates provided to the students?
Yes, after successful completion of the program, Indian universities provide both digital and physical copies of degrees or certificates, with the physical copies being sent to the Indian Mission in Kabul for student collection.
What happens if a student fails in a semester during the program?
In case a student fails to clear the required number of subjects in any semester, continuation of the scholarship is deferred until the student meets the academic performance criteria as outlined by the scholarship rules.
How can students apply for the scholarship under this project?
Afghan students who meet the eligibility criteria can apply by registering on the iLearn portal, selecting their preferred course and university, and submitting the required documents and application through the university’s integrated portal.
What steps should an applicant take after completing their course under the e-VB project?
Upon course completion, students are required to fill out the Alumni Form on both the iLearn portal and India Alumni portal, which helps in maintaining future engagement with Indian Missions and participation in alumni activities.
Ready to apply?
Visit the official government portal to apply for this scheme.
Apply on myScheme.gov.inDocuments Required
- Valid academic records/ transcripts/ certificates, as required by the respective Indian University/Institute.
- Valid National ID with photograph and Date of Birth (The National ID must have validity till the last date of enrolment).
- > **Note:**
- The format of scanned documents should be in .jpeg/.jpg/.png format and size should be between 50KB to 250 KB.
- In case of documents available in local language, applicants are requested to upload certified copies of translations of these documents in English.