Greece Govt. Scholarships from External Scholarship Division, MHRD

Greece Government Scholarship is awarded to interested candidates from the External Scholarships Division of the Ministry of Human Resource and Development, Govt. of India. Greece Government Scholarship is granted in the areas of Fine Arts & Greek language, History & Archaeology and Modern Greek Studies. This scholarship is also awarded in the areas of

• Archeology and Art
• Pharmacy
• Veterinary Medicine
• Naval Architecture
• Mechanical Engineering
• Business Administration
• Engraving
• Sculpture

The Greece Government Scholarships are awarded for candidates at the advanced level, graduates and specialists. These scholarships help the students either to study or conduct research at any University in Greece or any institute of higher studies. However, these scholarships are not for a regular course of study since no degree or diploma is awarded.

Eligibility and Duration of Greece Government Scholarships

• The candidates should be Indian nationals not more than the age of 33 years. The reserved category candidates are given two years' age relaxation.
• For scholarships in Fine Arts candidates should be a 5 year National Diploma /Degree holder in Fine Arts. Post-graduates are given preference.
• For scholarships in Fine Arts, candidates should be proficient in Greek language or possess a Bachelor's degree in Greek language.
• For scholarships in History and Archeology, Modern Greek Studies, Archeology and Art candidates should be a first class in post-graduation in the relevant field of study
• For scholarships in Pharmacy, Veterinary Medicine and the branches of engineering, candidates must have a first class post-graduation in the relevant fields of study
• Besides, the above requirements, candidates should have working knowledge of Greek, English or French along with adequate knowledge of the geography, culture and heritage of Greece
• Candidates will have to be resident in India for 3 years in succession after their return from Greece.
• Candidates who are Ph.D holders are not eligible for the scholarships.
• The scholarships are granted for a period of 4 to 8 months.

Amount of Scholarship

The Greek Government Scholarship for Fine Arts provides for:

• A monthly allowance of 45,000 drachmas for postgraduate students.
• A grant of 10,000 drachmas for students enrolled in the University of Athens and 2 0,000 drachmas for other universities
• 10,000 drachmas for travel within Greece, if required for research work.
• Free tuition and takes care of the medical needs of students.

The Greek Government Scholarships for the other subjects provides for:

• A monthly allowance of 40,000 drachmas for cost of living
• 50,000 drachmas towards initial expenses incurred
• An allowance of up to 60,000 drachmas which covers drafting and typing cost of Ph.D. dissertation of scholars
• An allowance of up to 60,000 drachmas covering laboratory expenses
• Free of cost tuition fees
• Free medical care

The Greek Scholarships in Fine Arts and for the other subjects do not cover the passage fare to and from India and have to be paid by either the candidates or the sponsor or the employer.

Application procedure:

Candidates are asked to send in duly typed applications, on plain paper to the Director (Scholarship), Ministry of Human Resource Development, Department of Education, External Scholarship, within the fixed date along with the following documents.

• Attested copies of all educational documents and certificates
• Photograph
• Fitness certificate from a registered medical practitioner
• Proposal for study or research program
• For candidates already in employment, applications should be routed through the employer.

Ministry of Human Resource Development
Director (Scholarship),
Department of Education,
External Scholarships Division,
A-1/W3 Curzon Road Barracks, K.G. Marg,
New Delhi 110001