Scholarship
Special Scholarship Scheme for Afghan Nationals (SSSAN)
This scheme provides 1,000 annual scholarships for Afghan nationals to pursue online undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs at Indian universities. The initiative aims to support capacity building in Afghanistan by providing access to quality higher education through the e-VidyaBharati (e-VB) portal.
About this scholarship
Special Scholarship Scheme for Afghan Nationals (SSSAN) is offered by Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) for study in Afghanistan at bachelor and master level. The award is valued at Covers tuition and examination fees, provided as tuition and living 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 tuition and living funding. Applicants selected receive Covers tuition and examination fees. 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: Afghan.
Eligibility
Open to Afghan nationals recommended by Indian Missions and approved by the Government of India.
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 and master
Nationality requirements
Afghan
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)
- Study destination
- Afghanistan
- Eligible applicant countries
- Afghanistan
- Award
- Covers tuition and examination fees
- Funding type
- tuition and living
- Selection basis
- Merit-based
- Study levels
- bachelor and master
- Nationality
- Afghan
- Deadline
- Deadline unknown
- Renewable
- Yes
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-11-05