Scholarship
Scholarship Programme for Diaspora Children
Designed for children of Persons of Indian Origin and Non-Resident Indians, this scheme promotes higher education in India for the diaspora. It supports students in various fields across recognized Indian universities.
About this scholarship
Scholarship Programme for Diaspora Children is offered by Ministry of External Affairs for study in India at bachelor level. The award is valued at Up to US$ 4,000 per annum., provided as partial tuition support. Funding is renewable, so it can continue across more than one year of study subject to the provider's conditions.
What the funding covers
This scholarship is classified as partial tuition funding. Applicants selected receive Up to US$ 4,000 per annum.. Selection is merit-based, so academic and personal achievement carry the most weight.
Who can apply
The award is open to candidates applying at bachelor level. Eligible study areas include Engineering, Technology, Humanities, Liberal Arts, Commerce, Management, Journalism and Agriculture. Nationality requirements apply: NRIs and PIOs.
Eligibility
Children of NRIs/PIOs or Indian workers in ECR countries aged 17–30.
How to apply
No fixed closing date is published, so check the provider for the current cycle. Requirements are set by the provider and can change between intakes, so verify each item on the official page before submitting.
Eligible study levels
bachelor
Fields of study
Engineering, Technology, Humanities, Liberal Arts, Commerce, Management, Journalism and Agriculture
Nationality requirements
NRIs and PIOs
Funding basis
Merit-based
Some scholarship details still require source confirmation. Confirm the study destination and applicant eligibility with the provider before applying.
Key details
- Provider
- Ministry of External Affairs
- Study destination
- India
- Eligible applicant countries
- 69 countries
- Award
- Up to US$ 4,000 per annum.
- Funding type
- partial tuition
- Selection basis
- Merit-based
- Study levels
- bachelor
- Fields of study
- Engineering, Technology, Humanities, Liberal Arts, Commerce, Management, Journalism and Agriculture
- Nationality
- NRIs and PIOs
- Deadline
- Deadline unknown
- Renewable
- Yes
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-09-23