Scholarship Programme for Diaspora Children

Scholarship Programme for Diaspora Children (SPDC) has been operational since 2006-07.

This scheme provides financial assistance to Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs) and Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) for pursuing Undergraduate courses in Indian Universities and Institutes. SPDC cuts across both professional (except Medical and related courses) and non-professional courses.

Only fresh-year students are eligible to apply for the scheme. Further details regarding the scheme are available on http://spdcindia.gov.in.

Eligible students from Sri Lanka must submit their applications directly on the portal by 10 December 2023.