Awarding Teleeducation Scholarships To Afghan Students

Description
The "Awarding Teleeducation Scholarships To Afghan Students" scheme under e-VidyaBharati Network Project, launched by the Ministry of External Affairs in October 2019, aims to provide 1000 scholarships annually to Afghan students for pursuing various UGC-approved online Undergraduate and Postgraduate programs from Indian universities. It promotes India as a global hub for higher education and enables Afghan nationals to receive quality education in fields such as Business Administration, Commerce, Computer Science, Arts, and more. Tenure of scholarship: It should be the endeavor of each student to complete the UG, PG, programmes within prescribed time period of 3 years, 2 years, respectively. However, any relaxation will be strictly as per UGC guidelines.

Benefits
• The scholarship amount covers the entire degree programme fee including:
• Tuition fees,
• Admission fees,
• Examination fees,
• E-content charges,
• Other charges like registration fee, re-examination, and award of degree, etc.
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• The passed students are awarded Degree online and physical copies of degrees/certificates are also sent to Indian Mission in Kabul, and students need to collect from Indian Mission in Kabul.

Eligibility Criteria
1. - The applicant must be a national of Afghanistan.
2. - The applicant must possess a valid Afghan National ID or Passport.
3. - The applicant must be between 18 to 35 years of age as on July 1 of the academic year.
4. - The applicant must meet the minimum academic qualifications required by the respective Indian university for the chosen program.
5. - The applicant must ensure proficiency in English to understand and complete the program, as the medium of instruction is English.
6. - The applicant must apply only for one program under the e-VB project.
7. - The applicant must not be enrolled in any other ongoing program under the e-VB project.
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9. - Applicants must check the eligibility criteria/pre-requisites for admission to a particular programme/course on the respective university portal and then apply.
10. - Students who have already obtained a degree under e-VB project (at the time of announcement of the new academic session) and willing to avail scholarship under e-VB project for pursuing another degree, may also apply afresh through iLearn portal to process their application

Required Documents
• Valid academic records/ transcripts/ certificates, as required by the respective Indian University/Institute.
• Valid National ID with photograph and Date of Birth (The National ID must have validity till the last date of enrolment).
• The format of scanned documents should be in .jpeg/.jpg/.png format and size should be between 50KB to 250 KB.
• In case of documents available in local language, applicants are requested to upload certified copies of translations of these documents in English.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the objective of the "Awarding Teleeducation Scholarships To Afghan Students" scheme?
A: The "Awarding Teleeducation Scholarships To Afghan Students" scheme aims to provide 1000 scholarships annually to Afghan students for pursuing various UGC-approved online Undergraduate and Postgraduate programs from Indian universities.

Q: Who is eligible to apply for the e-VB scholarship?
A: Any applicant who is a national of Afghanistan, between 18 and 35 years old, and meets the academic requirements of the chosen program is eligible to apply.
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Q: What programs are available under the scholarship?
A: The scholarship covers various undergraduate and postgraduate programs such as Business Administration, Commerce, Arts, Computer Applications, and others, offered by Indian universities.
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Q: How many scholarships are offered each year?
A: Under the e-VB project, the Government of India offers up to 1000 scholarships annually to Afghan students.
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Q: Is the scholarship available for students living outside Afghanistan?
A: Yes, the scholarship is available to Afghan nationals residing in any part of the world, provided they hold a valid Afghan ID or passport.
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Q: Is there any fee to apply for the scholarship?
A: No, there is no application fee required to apply for the e-VB scholarship.
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Q: What costs are covered under the scholarship?
A: The scholarship covers the full academic cost, including tuition fees, admission fees, e-content charges, examination fees, and other related expenses.
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Q: What is the mode of education under this scholarship?
A: All programs under the e-VB scholarship are delivered in online mode through the Learning Management Systems of the respective Indian universities.
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Q: What is the medium of instruction for the online courses under this learning program?
A: All courses offered through the e-VB project are delivered in the English language, and applicants must be proficient in reading, writing, and understanding English to ensure successful completion of the program.
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Q: Are physical copies of degrees and certificates provided to the students?
A: Yes, after successful completion of the program, Indian universities provide both digital and physical copies of degrees or certificates, with the physical copies being sent to the Indian Mission in Kabul for student collection.
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Q: What happens if a student fails in a semester during the program?
A: In case a student fails to clear the required number of subjects in any semester, continuation of the scholarship is deferred until the student meets the academic performance criteria as outlined by the scholarship rules.
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Q: How can students apply for the scholarship under this project?
A: Afghan students who meet the eligibility criteria can apply by registering on the [iLearn ](http://www.ilearn.gov.in/)portal, selecting their preferred course and university, and submitting the required documents and application through the university’s integrated portal.
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Q: What steps should an applicant take after completing their course under the e-VB project?
A: Upon course completion, students are required to fill out the Alumni Form on both the iLearn portal and India Alumni portal, which helps in maintaining future engagement with Indian Missions and participation in alumni activities.