The Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) was founded in 1950 by Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, independent India’s first Education Minister. Its objectives are to actively participate in the formulation and implementation of policies and programs pertaining to India’s external cultural relations.

On March 3rd 2021, the president of ICCR, HE Mr Vinay Sahasrabuddhe visited Samarkand State University with a delegation. During this visit a memorandum of understanding was signed between ICCR and SamSU.

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Students from Uzbekistan can apply for ICCR General Scholarship Scheme and ICCR Scholarship Scheme for Studies in Indian Culture. In order to apply for scholarship, students are required to know English language. The scholarship covers the university fee at Indian state university and provides some additional monthly stipend: http://a2ascholarships.iccr.gov.in/assets/site/docs/1615983478_NOTIFICATION_Financial_terms.pdf

In order to start their application, first of all, students need to register online at ICCR web page: http://a2ascholarships.iccr.gov.in/home/register

The detailed instructions about the application procedure are available at: http://a2ascholarships.iccr.gov.in/assets/site/downloads/ICCR_UserManual.pdf

http://a2ascholarships.iccr.gov.in/home/page/instructions-to-candidates-for-filling-the-application-form

Additional information about the announcement is available at SamSU International Cooperation Office Tel: 662391079 E-mail: irossu1420@gmail.com