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Ministry Of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
India Africa Fellowship
Africa
Agriculture
Education
Fellowship
Details
Launched under the India-Africa Forum Summit in 2010-11, the "India-Africa Fellowship Programme" provides 75 annual fellowships (50 for M.Sc. and 25 for Ph.D.) to African nationals. These fellowships enable students to study at renowned Indian agricultural universities affiliated with the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). The program fosters agricultural expertise and collaboration between India and Africa. Fellows receive financial support, including monthly stipends, tuition, and travel assistance, for the program's duration.
Benefits
Fellowship Amount:
Travel Costs:
- Air ticket, travel, and visa costs for joining the programme will be covered by MEA through the Indian Mission in the respective African country.
Annual Bench Fee:
- The annual bench fee of US$ 4,000 per candidate will be covered under the India-Africa Fund.
Expenditure Coverage:
Alll expenditure towards tuition fee, hostel fee, mess, medical, contingency and travel within country etc. during the course will be borne by the student utilizing the fellowship amount.
Eligibility
- All candidates must have good knowledge of English.
- Master's Programme:
- For admission in the M.Sc. programme in Agriculture and allied fields, the candidate must have a four year Bachelor's degree in the respective/related subject.at Bachelor's degree level
- For admission to M.V.Sc. the programme, the candidate must have passed B.Sc. & AH. with an internship before the date of registration in the University.
- OGPA of 6.00/10 or equivalent OGPA/equivalent percentage of marks for general category candidates and 5.50/10 or equivalent OGPA/equivalent percentage of marks for SC/ST/PH category candidates at Bachelor's degree level.
- Doctoral Programme:
- Master's degree in respective/related subject.
- GPA of 6.5/10 or equivalent OGPA/equivalent percentage of marks for general category candidates and 6.00/10 or equivalent 0GPA/equivalent percentage of marks for SC/ST/PH category candidates at Master's degree level.
Application Process
Online
- Application to Government: African candidates seeking admission must apply to their respective governments for sponsorship.
- Nomination by African Union Commission: Applications are forwarded by the African governments to the African Union Commission for nomination.
- Forwarding to Ministry of External Affairs (MEA): The African Union Commission sends the nominated applications to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Government of India.
- Submission to Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE): MEA forwards the applications to the Director, Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE), Government of India, in New Delhi.
- Eligibility and Recommendation by ICAR: DARE forwards the applications to the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) for eligibility consideration and recommendations for admission.
- Final Selection by University: The selected candidates will be informed by the respective university along with the ICAR/DARE recommendation letter.
Time Schedule:
| Procedure | Time |
| Notification of the fellowships by the respective Govts. in their respective countries in Africa | End of December |
| Last date for receipt of applications in African countries | End of February |
| Scrutiny of applications and forwarding nominations to the DARE, Govt. of India | Middle of March |
| Communication of selection for admission and the name of Agricultural University(AU) where admitted | Middle of May |
| Confirmation/acceptance of admission by the AUs | End of June |
| Commencement of academic session | End of July/ First week of August |
Documents Required
- Academic transcripts and certificates.
- Proof of English proficiency.
- Passport-sized photographs.
- Valid passport.
- Sponsorship letter from the government.
- Medical fitness certificate (including AIDS test).
- Admission confirmation letter.
- Visa and travel documents.
- Any other documents (if required).
Note: Many Indian universities require these original documents be deposited with them which will be returned to the candidate before departure after completion of the course.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the scheme launched ?
India Africa fellowship program started in 2010-11 under the India-Africa forum summit to support the agricultural resource development in Africa through formal education of African Scientists/Faculty and students in India
What will the fellowship amount ?
A fellowship will be awarded for two years @ INR 12,000 per month for the master's program and for three years @ INR 15,000 per month for the doctoral program out of the India-Africa Fund of the Govt. of India (MEA/DARE).
What is the eligibily for master's programme ?
Master's Programme
For admission in the M.Sc. programme in Agriculture and allied fields, the candidate must have a four year Bachelor's degree in the respective/related subject.at Bachelor's degree levelFor admission to M.V.Sc. the programme, the candidate must have passed B.Sc. & AH. with an internship before the date of registration in the University.OGPA of 6.00/10 or equivalent OGPA/equivalent percentage of marks for general category candidates and 5.50/10 or equivalent OGPA/equivalent percentage of marks for SC/ST/PH category candidates at Bachelor's degree level.
What Is The Eligibily For Doctoral's Programme ?
Master's degree in respective/related subject.GPA of 6.5/10 or equivalent OGPA/equivalent percentage of marks for general category candidates and 6.00/10 or equivalent 0GPA/equivalent percentage of marks for SC/ST/PH category candidates at Master's degree level.
What will be the required document for the program ?
The fellows who are awarded fellowship should bring with them all documents relating to their qualifications in original for verification by the respective College/University at the time of admission.
What is official website ?
Official WebSite : https://education.icar.gov.in
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Ministry Of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
India Africa Fellowship
Africa
Agriculture
Education
Fellowship
Details
Benefits
Eligibility
Application Process
Documents Required
Frequently Asked Questions
Launched under the India-Africa Forum Summit in 2010-11, the "India-Africa Fellowship Programme" provides 75 annual fellowships (50 for M.Sc. and 25 for Ph.D.) to African nationals. These fellowships enable students to study at renowned Indian agricultural universities affiliated with the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). The program fosters agricultural expertise and collaboration between India and Africa. Fellows receive financial support, including monthly stipends, tuition, and travel assistance, for the program's duration.
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