Invitation for applications for financial assistance from the Indian Scholarship & Trust Fund (ISTF) Scholarship 2016-17

High Commission of India,
Education Wing,
Level 28, Menara 1 Mon’t Kiara, No. 1, Jalan Kiara,
Mon’t Kiara, 50480 Kuala Lumpur.

Press Release

Invitation for applications for financial assistance from the
Indian Scholarship & Trust Fund (ISTF) Scholarship 2016-17

1. The High Commission of India, Kuala Lumpur is inviting applicationsfrom Malaysian students of Indian originpursuingfull-time coursesin Universities, Colleges, Polytechnics and other Institutions in Malaysiafor one-time financial assistance from the ‘Indian Scholarship & Trust Fund (ISTF)’.

2. Who are eligible:

• Students pursuing full-timeDiploma and Bachelor courses in Universities, Colleges, Polytechnics and Institutions in Malaysiamay apply for the scholarship in the prescribed format, whichis available at the following link:http://indianhighcommission.com.my/Pdf/ISTF-Appln-Form-2016-17.pdf


• Students meeting above criteria may send their applications with required enclosures by post at the following address:
  High Commission of India,
  Education Wing (ISTF Scholarship),
  Level 28, Menara 1 Mon’t Kiara,
  No. 1, Jalan Kiara, Mon’t Kiara,
  50480 Kuala Lumpur.
  Telephone: 03 6205 2350 ext 203.
• Only one student from a family mayapply for financial assistance from the ISTF in 2016-17.

Applications received after 22.07.2016 will not be considered for evaluation.

3. Who are not eligible:

• Students pursuing Masters and higher level courses
• Students pursuing part-time courses
• Pastrecipients of financial assistance from ISTF

Shortlisted candidateswill be called for an interviewin September, 2016 and those found suitable,would be awarded financial assistance in October, 2016.

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