NORAD Fellowships (Norwegian Government Scholarships) from External Scholarship Division, MHRD

The NORAD Fellowships or the Norwegian Government Scholarship is granted by the External Scholarships Division of the Ministry of Human Resource and Development, Government of India, to candidates who wish to earn M.A. degrees from an institute in Norway. This Department specializes in arranging large number of international scholarships to Indian students from foreign governments.

Eligibility

• The aspirants applying for the NORAD Fellowships should be in the age group of 25-35 years
• The aspirants interested to earn a post-graduation course should have obtained a minimum of 60% marks in graduation.
• The aspirants interested in pursuing an MPhil course should have obtained a minimum of 60% marks in graduation. The aspirant should also have completed a coursework for at least one and half years in a specialized subject concerning gender or issues related to development.
• The candidates interested in pursuing a MPhil course should have sufficient and proper knowledge of English and should qualify in a TOEFL or IELTS test
• The aspirants should have adequate experience in related field for 2 to 3 years

Duration and Value of Scholarship

NORAD Fellowships is granted for a period of two years (four semesters). A fixed amount per month which covers expenses for food, housing and other daily requirements is offered to the selected candidates.

Application Process

The applications for NORAD Fellowships are notified in leading newspapers. The candidates are requested to send the applications within the fixed date.

Ministry of Human Resource Development
Director (Scholarships)
Department of Secondary and Higher Education
External Scholarships Division (ES-3), MHRD
A2/W4, Curzon Road Barracks,
KG Marg, New Delhi-110001