Scholarship
Special Scholarship Scheme for Afghan Nationals (SSSAN)
The Special Scholarship Scheme for Afghan Nationals (SSSAN) provides 1,000 annual scholarships for Afghan students to pursue undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs online through the e-VidyaBharati (e-VB) network. This initiative aims to support capacity building and educational access for Afghan nationals.
About this scholarship
Special Scholarship Scheme for Afghan Nationals (SSSAN) is offered by Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) / Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India for study in Afghanistan at bachelor and master level. The award is valued at Covers tuition and OCF fees only, provided as partial tuition support.
What the funding covers
This scholarship is classified as partial tuition funding. Applicants selected receive Covers tuition and OCF fees only. 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 and master level. Nationality requirements apply: Afghanistan.
Eligibility
Applicants must be nationals of Afghanistan, meet the academic requirements for the chosen program, and be between 18 and 35 years of age.
How to apply
Applications close on 2026-07-27. 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 and master
Nationality requirements
Afghanistan
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
- Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) / Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
- Study destination
- Afghanistan
- Eligible applicant countries
- Afghanistan
- Award
- Covers tuition and OCF fees only
- Funding type
- partial tuition
- Selection basis
- Merit-based
- Study levels
- bachelor and master
- Nationality
- Afghanistan
- Deadline
- Closed · 2026-07-27
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-10-07