ITEC scholarship presentation for Armenian citizens

Within the framework of celebrating 20th anniversary of Indo-Armenian diplomatic relationship, Indo-Armenian Friendship NGO, in association with Embassy of India in Armenia organized a special event on 18th May 2012 at Hotel Ani Plaza, Yerevan, Armenia. The event was dedicated to create awareness about "Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation" scholarship program (popularly known as ITEC Program) among Armenian citizens.

IAF Secretary General Ms. Lusine Toroyan
addressing the audience

IAF Secretary General, Ms. Lusine Toroyan warmly welcomed all the guests on behalf of IAF Co-founders and President Mr. Rananjay Anand and Vice-President Mrs. Ruzanna Ashughyan Anand. She gave an introductory note and overview of event details. According to her words, all the events organized this year by Indo-Armenian Friendship NGO are dedicated to the celebration of 20th Anniversary of Indo-Armenian bilateral relations. Thereafter, Mr. Pankaj Saxena, Charghe de' Affaires of Embassy of India in Armenia gave a full presentation of "ITEC" scholarship program, which was launched on 15th September, 1964 as bilateral program of assistance of the Government of India. It is the flagship program of the Indian Govt's technical cooperation effort, not only because of its wide geographical coverage but also for innovative forms of technical cooperation. Being essentially bilateral in nature, ITEC is about cooperation and partnership for mutual benefit. It is demand-driven response-oriented. It is focused on addressing the needs of developing countries. It's relevance has grown manifold in contemporary world, when India is world's leading economy with giant leaps in technology and economy. Sharing this expertise is promoting the very concept of Global Partnership.

Every year the Ministry of External Affairs of India (MEA), organizes educational courses within the framework of ITEC Programs. The Embassy of India in Yerevan implements the selection of Armenian citizens for different courses within ITEC Programs. Then the course offered by ITEC as well as useful advice to program participants about the application procedures were presented by Mr. Saxena. Mr. Saxena answered to questions asked by inquisitive and enthusiastic participants of the event. He introduced Ms. Suman Latha Abrol from Indian Embassy, as the main responsible person for any ITEC application from Armenia.

 Mr. Pankaj Saxena
Charghe de' Affaires of Embassy of India in Armenia 

ITEC alumni Ms. Inga Petrosyan and Luiza Ayvazyan were invited to share their own  ITEC experiences and impressions to potential future participants. After all Q&A session, IAF introduced its Annual Membership Announcement to the present audience. A separate posting would be published regarding this announcement. The Program ended with High Tea.

As IAF Co-Founders and President are based out in New Delhi, so we recommend our all future ITEC participants to contact them immediately after they land in India. They can be reached through email "india.armenia@gmail.com". It would be our great pleasure to assist our friends from Armenia in India.


Indo-Armenian Friendship NGO wishes all the future participants of ITEC a great success in the programs of selection.

SCHOLARSHIP OFFER FROM GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

Dear members, as we already mentioned in one of our earlier posts the Government of India provides Scholarship opportunities for studying in India through different programs.

Here is another scholarship offer from the government of India for the citizens of Armenia kindly provided by the Embassy of India in Armenia.

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The Embassy of India has the pleasure to announce that under the General Cultural Scholarship Scheme (GCSS), the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) of the Government of India has earmarked two slots for award of scholarship to eligible candidates from Armenia who may be interested in pursuing University education leading to award of Bachelor degree or in pursing Post Graduate courses in recognized Universities of India.

Minimum qualification for seeking admission into Bachelor degree courses is successful completion of school and proficiency in English language.

Minimum qualification for seeking admission into Post Graduate course is Bachelor degree with proficiency in English language.

Eligible and interested candidates may contact the Embassy of India in Yerevan at Tel:00-374-10-539173/4/5, Fax: 00-374-10-533984/539170 or
E-mail: amb_office@embassyofindia.am
for application form and further details.
The last date for receipt of application form, complete in all respects together with required documents, is 6th February 2012.

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Wish you good luck.

General Cultural Scholarship Scheme of ICCR

ICCR (INDIAN COUNCIL FOR CULTURAL RELATIONS ) was founded in 1950 by Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, independent India’s first Education Minister. The Council helps formulate and implement policies pertaining to India’s external cultural relations, to foster mutual understanding between India and other countries and to promote cultural exchanges with other peoples.

One of the major activities of the ICCR is its scholarship programme. The ICCR annually offers about 2325 scholarships under 21 scholarship schemes.

The embassy of India in Armenia is authorized to conduct The General Cultural Scholarship Scheme in  Armenia.GCSS is one of the most important and popular schemes of the ICCR for foreign students.

Scholarships are awarded under this scheme annually to international students belonging to certain Asian, African and Latin American countries for the undergraduate, postgraduate degrees and for pursuing research at Indian universities. However, scholarships for medical studies for MBBS, BDS or for medical research leading to a Ph.D. degree are not offered under the GCSS scheme. Within the framework of this program there are 2 slots for meritorious students from Armenia to study under graduate/post graduate courses in Arts, Science, Engineering, Indian classical dance, music and fine arts in educational institutions in India.

The candidates should have fluent knowledge of English.  The selected candidates will be given a monthly scholarship, book allowance, hostel accommodation subject to availability and reimbursement of tuition fees.  However, the candidates will have to bear their own international air passage from Armenia to India and back. 

You can find all needed information with these links below:

Application Form for Scholarships for Foreign Students, 2011
Guidelines for ICCR Scholarship Holders, 2011
List of Universities Recognised by the University Grants Commission of India
Scholarship Terms for Different Courses


The scholarships are usually announced in the month of December for ensuing academic year.  Please watch for announcements.  Meanwhile, for The General Cultural Scholarship Scheme interested candidates may contact Embassy of India on any working day between 10:00 am - 17:00 pm.

For other scholarship schemes offered by ICCR  you have to contact the ICCR directly.

Scholarship opportunities in India

Many of the young members of our Indo-Armenian society are interested whether there is an opportunity to study in India and what is the procedure for that. To meet this need we are going to provide you with all needed information about each program. Meanwhile we would appreciate all those who have already taken any of these opportunities to share their experience with applicants in order to help them to orientate better.

The Government of India offers 3 types of scholarship programs for Armenian citizens which can be implemented at the Indian embassy in Armenia. Also a memorandum of understanding was signed between The National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Armenia and  Indian National Science Academy on scientific cooperation.

We are going to introduce to you each program in separate posts:


General Cultural Scholarship Scheme of ICCR

Scholarship offer from the Government of India