Some 130 Ethiopian Students Awarded ICCR Scholarships to Pursue Higher Education in India

Addis Ababa, June 26, 2026 (ENA)_ A total of 130 Ethiopian students have been awarded scholarships under the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) to pursue undergraduate, postgraduate, and PhD studies at universities across India.

The scholarship recipients were welcomed during an orientation session held at the Embassy of India in Addis Ababa ahead of their departure for India.

 

According to the Embassy of India's social media post, this year's intake marks a significant milestone in educational cooperation between Ethiopia and India.

During his visit to Ethiopia, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the doubling of ICCR scholarships for Ethiopian students from 65 to 130, and this year's record number of recipients reflects that commitment.

Addressing the scholarship awardees, Indian Ambassador to Ethiopia Anil Kumar Rai congratulated the students. He encouraged them to make the most of the opportunity by pursuing academic excellence and serving as ambassadors of the strong and longstanding friendship between Ethiopia and India.

The ICCR Scholarship Program provides Ethiopian students with opportunities to pursue higher education in a wide range of academic disciplines at leading Indian universities, further strengthening educational and people-to-people ties between the two countries.