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The Scholarship Programme for Diaspora Children (SPDC) was launched in the academic year 2006-2007 by the Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs (MOIA). The objective of the SPDC is to make higher education in India accessible to the children of Overseas Indians and promote India as a centre for higher
studies.
Under the scheme, 100 PIO/NRI students are awarded scholarship of up to US$ 5,000 per annum. The SPDC is applicable to undergraduate studies in Professional and Non-Professional courses (except medical and related courses). Assistance provided under SPDC comprises financial assistance, primarily towards tuition fee, admission fee and post admission services.
The scheme in being implemented through EdCIL (India) Ltd. It is open to NRIs/PIOs from over 40 countries (see list at right) having substantial Indian Diaspora population. Presently, 305 NRIs/ PIOs are studying in India under SPDC.
SCHOLARSHIP DISBURSEMENT
The admissible amount of scholarship is remitted by EdCIL (India) Ltd directly to the concerned institute / university along with the balance fee deposited by the student or by the parent / guardian of the
student.
CRITERIA
In case of NRI candidates, the total monthly income of the family of the candidate should not exceed an amount equivalent to USD 2,250. The candidate is required to furnish a certificate stating so in approved
format.
COURSES
The courses of study under SPDC are available in the following areas:
• Engineering / Architecture / Technology.
• Humanities / Liberal Arts.
• Commerce.
• Management — BBA / BBM.
• Computers — BCA.
• Journalism.
• Hotel Management.
• Agriculture / Animal Husbandry.
• Sciences.
• Law.
• Ayurveda.
All selected PIO students are required to obtain student visas issued by the Indian missions and consulates overseas. Such visas may be obtained by producing the provisional admission offer letter received from EdCIL (India) Ltd or from the institution of proposed study directly.
S. No. Name of Country
1. Australia
2. Bahrain
3. Canada
4. Fiji
5. France
6. Germany
7. Guyana
8. Hong Kong
9. Indonesia
10. Israel
11. Italy
12. Jamaica
13. Kenya
14. Kuwait
15. Madagascar
16. Malaysia
17. Mauritius
18. Mozambique
19. Myanmar
20. Netherlands
21. New Zealand
22. Nigeria
23. Oman
24. Philippines
25. Portugal
26. Qatar
27. Reunion Island
28. Saudi Arabia
29. Singapore
30. South Africa
31. Spain
32. Sri Lanka
33. Suriname
34. Tanzania
35. Thailand
36. Trinidad and Tobago
37. U.A.E.
38. U.K.
39. U.S.A
40. Yemen
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