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The Ministry of Higher Education, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has received information that the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) is facilitating scholarships for Malawian nationals to pursue courses in various disciplines of Indian Traditional Medical System (Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha, Homeopathy) under the aegis of the AYUSH Scholarship Scheme.

The AYUSH Scholarships are 100% sponsored scholarships and are for undergraduate, postgraduate and PhD programs in the 2025/2026 Academic Year.

You are, therefore, invited to nominate suitable candidates who meet the eligibility criteria to apply through ICCR’s A2A scholarship portal which is available at the following

website:  http://iccr.gov.in. Detailed guidelines on the scheme are attached for ease of reference.

Application deadline is Sunday, 8th June 2025.

 

Annexure A

Guidelines for AYUSH Scholarship Scheme

  • No application will be accepted after last date of application.
  • The application will be processed only for the course applied for. No request for transfer of University or change in course will be entertained at any stage once the admission is confirmed.
  • The eligibility criteria and other terms and conditions for admission of the respective university will be applicable.
  • The candidate has to fill 03 choices of Universities in the application in order of preference.
  • The allocation of University will be subject to availability of seat. If no seats are available in the choice of University given by the candidate, the allocation of University will be done by the Ministry of AYUSH in other University as per the availability of the seats.
  • Ministry of AYUSH may decide about the selection criteria from time to time.
  • The Minimum age to apply for AYUSH scholarship is 18 years and there is no upper age limit however the decision of the Ministry/ University shall be final.
  • The Medium of teaching will be English and/or Hindi.
  • Equivalence certificate for foreign candidates is obtained by the ICCR from the Association of Indian Universities. There will be no reimbursement of fee paid by the scholars to Association of Indian Universities for obtaining Equivalence certificate.
  • The candidate has to confirm or deny the offer of admission within 15 days of receiving the offer after which it will be considered that the candidate is not interested and the seat will be offered to the next candidate in the waiting list.
  • There is no provision for Health/Medical insurance for the AYUSH scholars. Students are required to purchase the same themselves
  • Economy class Airfare by shortest/ cheapest route will be provided to the scholars once at the time of admission and once after completion of the course.
  • The air tickets for to & fro journey to the scholar will be provided by the concerned Indian Mission / ICCR.
  • In case of urgency, the candidate has to inform about the travel plans/ itinerary to ICCR and seek the prior approval to ICCR before booking the air tickets. No reimbursement of cost of air tickets/ booking charges of the air tickets will be made to the scholars if the tickets are not booked with prior approval of ICCR.
  • Reimbursement of House rent Allowance (HRA), other allowances etc. will be settled in the ongoing financial year (on producing authentic bills/ receipts/ supporting documents). Request for reimbursement of allowance for past financial year/ years will not be entertained.
  • No allowance/ fee other than mentioned in the terms and conditions at Annexure - VI will be provided/ reimbursed.
  • Any matter not covered above will be referred to Ministry of AYUSH, decision of which will be final.

 

Annexure B

Undergraduate courses

  1. Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS): 51/2 year degree course including one year mandatory clinical training (internship)

Ellgibility: 12 years of schooling with science subjects (PhysiCS Chemistry & Biology)

  1. Bachelor of Siddha Medicine and Surgery (BSMS): 51/2 year degree course including one year mandatory clinical training (internship)

Eligibility: 12 years of schooling with science subjects (Physics, Chemistry 8 Biology)

  1. Bachelor of Unanl Medicine and Surgery (BUMS): 51/2 year degree course including ona year mandatory clinical training (internship)

Eligibility: 12 years of schooling with science subjects (Physics, Chemistry & Biology)

  1. Bachelor of Homoopathic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS): 51/2 year degree course including one year mandatory clinical training (internship)

Eligibility: 12 years of schooling with science subjects (Physics, Chemistry & Biology)

  1. Sc in Yoga: 3 year course

Eligibility: 12 years of schooling

  1. A. (Yoga Shastra): 3 year course

Eligibility: 12 years of schooling

Post Graduate Courses

  1. D. Ayurveda: 3 year course

Eligibility: BAMS degree recognized by Central Council of Indian Medicine (CCIM)

  1. MD Siddha: 3 year course

Eligibility: BSMS degree recognized by Central Council of Indian Medicine (CCIM)

  1. MD Unani: 3 year course

Eligibility: BUMS degree recognized by Central Council of Indian Medicine (CCIM)

  1. MD Homeopathy: 3 year course

Eligibility: BHMS degree recognized by Central Council of Homeopathy (CCH)

  1. Sc (Yoga): 2 year course
  2. Eligibility: Any graduation degree

PhD Courses

  1. D in Ayurveda: 3 year course

Eligibility: MD (Ayurveda) degree recognized by CCIM

  1. D in Unani: 3 year course

Eligibility: MD (Unani) degree recognized by CCIM

  1. PhD in Yoga: 4-5 years

Eligibility: Any post-graduation degree

Note: Candidates may be instructed to visit the website of the concerned institute/ university for details

Annexure C 

Financial Terms and Conditions of AYUSH Scholarship Scheme (BIMSTEC, Non-  BIMSTEC, SEAR & Malaysia under scheme for Promotion of International Cooperation in AYUSH

 

Courses 

Scholarships Rates (In Rupees)   

LIVING ALLOWANCE (STIPEND) 

 

Undergraduate

18,000/- per month

MD

·        First Year

·        Second Year

·        Third Year

 

35,000/- per month

38,000/- per month

38,000/- per month

PhD

a)     First Year

b)     Second Year

 

43,500/- per month

43,500/- per month

CONTINGENT GRANT

 

Under-graduate & Dipioma (Yoga) 

4,500/- per annum

Ph.D Course/MD/MS 

12,000/- per annum

HOUSE RENT ALLOWANCE 

 

a) In cities of Delhi, Bangalore, Kolkata, Chennai, Mumbai, Hyderabad & Pune

Not exceeding Rs. 6,500/- per month (as per actual)

b) In other cities

Not exceeding Rs. 5,000/- per month (as per  actual)

Tuition Fee/Other Compulsory Fee 

As per actual

THESIS AND DISSERTATION EXPENSES 

 

For Ph.D. Scholar 

10,000/- 

MD/MS and other courses required submission of project

7,000/-

To and Fro AIRFARE 

Economy class Airfare by shortest/  cheapest route will be provided to the  scholars once at the time of admission  and once after completion of the course  for travel from the capital of their country  to airport nearest to the Institute  in India.

 

At the time of Admission air ticket would be provided by the respective Indian  Mission

 

After completion of course air ticket would be provided by the ICCR. 

 

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The Kingdom of Morocco through the Moroccan Agency for International Cooperation (AMCI) has offered the Government of Malawi 100 fully funded scholarships for the 2025/2026 academic year commencing in September 2025, distributed as follows:

  1. Under-Graduate Studies: 50 Scholarships (including 30 scholarships for two-year vocational training diplomas)
  2. Post-Graduate/Professional Studies: 30 Scholarships
  3. Studies in the Southern Provinces Universities: 20 Scholarships

Applications are, therefore, invited from suitably qualified Malawians that meet the minimum requirements outlined below to apply for the Moroccan Government Scholarships for the 2025/26 academic year to study in Public Moroccan Universities and colleges. Applicants are encouraged to indicate more than one programme in their applications and also the institution offering the programme.

  1. Priority Areas of Study

2.1 Under-Graduate Studies

The areas of study under this category include the following: Medical Studies (3), Paramedical Studies (4), Business and Management Studies (8), Architecture (1), Engineering and Technological Sciences (8), Agronomic and Veterinary Sciences (1) and other eligible programmes available on the AMCI website. Applicants must have 6 credits including English and must pay attention to specific programme requirements. Please visit www.amci.ma/publications for more details.

2.2 Post-Graduate/Professional Studies  

The areas of study under this category include the following: Economics and Management, Educational/Teaching and Human Development Studies, Socio-economic Development Studies, French Language and Literature Studies; and English Language and Literature Studies. Please visit www.enssup.gov.ma for more details.

 

2.3 Vocational Training Diplomas

The areas of study under this category include the following: Hotel and Tourism Management, Mechanics, Plumbing, Construction, Electrical, Tailoring and Design, Digital and Cinema Arts, Socio-Educational Agent, ICT Technician and other vocational training areas. Under this category, applicants must have credits in English and Mathematics and one the following Physics or Chemistry or Physical Science or General Sciences. Those seeking to upgrade their current qualifications in these areas may also apply. Please visit www.amci.ma/publications and the Office of Vocational Training and Labour Promotion on www.ofppt.ma for more details.

  1. Training Costs Covered by the Scholarship

The Moroccan Government will meet the following training costs: Return Air Ticket, Tuition Fees, Medical Insurance and Student Allowance of $75 per month to cater for accommodation, meals medical insurance and other incidentals. Successful individual applicants and guardians are advised to provide for own financial resources, of up to $250.00 per month, as a top up to cover for living expenses not adequately covered by the scholarship.

  1. Public Servants

Eligible public servants who are interested to apply for the scholarships must ensure that they meet Government training policy requirements. In addition to satisfying general eligibility criteria provided under 5, public servants shall be required to submit the following documents to help in determining whether they qualify for a Paid Study Leave or Unpaid Study Leave:

  1. PSR 19 Form.
  2. Letter of Recommendation from Controlling Officer or Head of Institution certifying that the officer is on a Prioritized Training Plan.

Public servants must submit their applications to:

The Secretary for Human Resource Management and Development, P.O. Box 30227, Lilongwe 3, Attention: Mr. F.E. Linje

  1. General Eligibility Application Criteria

Interested applicants must meet the following criteria:

  1. Must be a Malawian.
  2. Be aged between 19-23 by September 2025 for those applying for Vocational Training and Under-Graduate Scholarships. Those applying for Post-Graduate Scholarships must be not more than 45 years old by September 2025.
  3. Must have MSCE obtained no later than 2023 for those applying for Vocational Training and Under-Graduate Scholarships. Those applying for Post-Graduate Scholarships must have a relevant Bachelors and Masters Certificate.
  4. Must have Academic Transcript(s) for those applying for Post-Graduate Scholarships.
  5. Must have a Valid Passport (those without a passport should still apply but must immediately start the application process).
  6. Must attach copies of their National ID and birth certificate
  7. Must indicate details of parents’ occupation and dates of birth in the application letter
  8. Must have a Police Criminal Report and attach a photocopy as they will be required to submit the original to AMCI should they be successful.
  9. Must have a Medical Report and attach a photocopy as they will be required to submit the original to AMCI should they be successful.
  10. Must have an updated Curriculum Vitae.

Those with knowledge of French Language will have an added advantage, as teaching will be conducted in French. All successful applicants will undergo a one-year French Language Course before being enrolled and registered in their respective chosen Diploma or Degree Courses. Applicants are therefore advised to take French Language classes prior to their departure for Morocco.

  1. Method of Application

Interested applicants must submit a letter of application stating clearly their desired area of study, date of birth and contact phone number(s). Copies of the academic documents must be certified/ authenticated by a Commissioner of Oaths. The closing date for receiving applications is 10th June, 2025.  Applications (for those not working in the Public Service) must be addressed or submitted to the address below:

The Secretary for Higher Education,

Private Bag 328,

Lilongwe 3.

Attention: Ms. P. Ngwira.

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The Government of India under the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) is offering scholarship slots to Malawian Nationals under the ‘India-Africa Maitri Scholarship for Africa’ for the academic year 2025-2026’.

Applications from interested Malawian students are invited online through ICCR’s Scholarship Portal at http://a2ascholarships.iccr.gov.in, where all information for the applicants is available. This information includes details of all participating Universities/ institutes, courses offered, availability of hostels, application guidelines, eligibility criteria and other relevant information that will help applicants in decision-making while applying for the academic courses of their preference.

The scholarship covers the following: (i) Payment of tuition/ registration fees (ii) Return economy class air-fares (iii) hostel facility; (iv) Living Allowance to meet hostel and food catering charges. Please note that medical insurance charges will be borne by the students themselves.

Last date of submission of online applications is 30th April 2025.

Requirements

Applicants must.

  1. Be Malawian citizens with at least six credits including English at MSCE or its equivalent, applicants will also be required to fulfill course specific requirements,
  2. Be above 18 years of age and will not have reached their 26th birthday by 1 January 2025 and must attach a copy of a birth certificate.
  3. Present a copy of the biodata page of passport, if available.
  4. Present a copy of the Malawi School Certificate of Education or its equivalent.
  5. Upload a medical/ physical fitness certificate to be downloaded from the website.
  6. Upload recommendation / character certificates from their previous school
  7. Be prepared to bring original Certificates/ documents if admitted for verification by the concerned University/ Institute

Application process

  • Applicants are invited to fill in the form online
  • Applications and all supporting documents can only be made on the given application portal.
  • Applications must properly be filled before submission as any incomplete applications will NOT be processed

For more information and clarifications contact the Ministry of Higher Education, Private Bag 328, Lilongwe 3 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Ms. Pauline Ngwira on 0999947475.

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Minister of Education, Madalitso Kambauwa Wirima has stated that her ministry remains committed to advancing several key priority areas collectively identified during the 2024 Annual Education Joint Sector Review (JSR) Meeting.

Speaking at a high-level meeting between the Ministry of Education and development partners in the education sector in Lilongwe, on Friday, the minister emphasised that the priorities and strategies endorsed at the JSR set a strong foundation for a vibrant education sector in the country.

“As we leave here, I urge each one of us to maintain focus and momentum in turning these plans into tangible outcomes for every Malawian child and educator," she said.

The minister also noted that the stakeholders' participation during the JSR deliberations over the past two days and during the high-level meeting reflected a shared purpose in working towards the fulfillment of the National Education Sector Investment Plan (NESIP 2020-2030) and Malawi 2063.

“I am encouraged by the outcomes of the 2024 JSR, where stakeholders from across the education sector convened to assess our progress, identify challenges, and shape our priorities for the future,” she said.

This, she added, underscores a collective commitment to transforming education in Malawi into an effective, efficient, and resilient system capable of preparing learners for a rapidly evolving global landscape.

The minister then called for sustained support and partnership in key priorities such as support for education in emergencies, school Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), expanding access to secondary education, investing in teacher development, and strengthening data analytics to empower evidence-based decision-making.

The 2024 Annual Education Joint Sector Review Meeting highlighted key achievements and collaboration across education levels, including infrastructure development and expanded access to textbooks under Basic Education, expanded access and reduced barriers leading to increased transition rate.

Ongoing teacher recruitment under Secondary Education, establishment of continuous professional development framework for teachers under teacher Education, infrastructure expansion, partnerships, research and innovation growth under Higher Education.

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Minister of Education, Madalitso Kambauwa Wirima has today launched Forum for African Women Educationists Malawi (FAWEMA) strategic plan for 2024-2028 and the Mastercard Found Phase II project at an event held on Friday at Bingu International Convention Centre (BICC) in Lilongwe.

Speaking at the event, the minister expressed her excitement over the launch describing the initiative as a champion for young people's empowerment. She therefore urged leaders to challenge themselves and play a vital role in empowering and preparing the young people for the future as a better Malawi can only be built by investing in young people through skills development.

The minister also stated that the initiatives allign very well with the principal strategy for development in Malawi, the MW2063 and the Sustainable Development Goals. She also said the youths are the central in the equation of successful implementation of the country's vision as they form the largest part of the Malawi's population.

"We cannot build a better Malawi without deliberately investing in building a strong skills-base from our young people, including the underprivileged and those with disabilities as well as the refugees among us. As a people, we need to support FAWEMA`s efforts to give hope and a future to these young and dynamic minds," she said.

Wirima was also excited with the fact that the project has come immediately after this year's Ministry of Education Joint Sector Review (JSR) and that among others it has Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) as it's priority area.

By supporting girls in STEM at tertiary level as way of increasing the gender parity Index from 0.065 to 0.9 by the year 2030, the initiative is said to have already started responding to some of the recommendations made during the just ended JSR.

In her concluding remarks, the minister applauded FAWE, FAWEMA and the Mastercard Foundation for their commitment to supporting the efforts of the Government

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