Maldivian students can apply for partial scholarships covering 50 percent of tuition fees for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes at Marwadi University in Gujarat, India.
The opportunity is being offered under the newly introduced India Scholarship 2026 programme, with applications open until Friday, 31 July 2026.
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According to the information provided by the registration form on the gazetted notice by the Ministry of Education, Higher Education, and Skills Development, the scholarship covers half of the tuition fees for eligible bachelor’s and master’s degree programmes. The estimated tuition fee after the scholarship ranges from USD 1,700 to USD 2,500.
The scholarship programme also offers accommodation and other living expenses at a cost of USD 100 per month or USD 1,200 per year. This includes shared hostel accommodation, four meals a day including snacks, electricity, laundry and internet access.
Bachelor’s degree students may also receive a one-way flight ticket from Malé to India. However, the flight benefit does not apply to students who choose to live outside the hostel.
Applicants for bachelor’s programmes do not require IELTS or TOEFL scores or an entrance test. Applicants are generally expected to have achieved marks of around 70 percent or above in Classes 10, 11 and 12.
The Ministry said the details of expenses covered under the scholarship are available in the information sheet published on its portal. The scholarship provider will conduct the candidate selection process.
The Ministry has advised successful candidates to confirm before travelling that their selected institution is recognised by the Maldives Qualifications Authority (MQA) and that their chosen course has received the necessary approval.
Candidates applying for fields that require a professional licence in the Maldives have also been advised to verify that the institution and programme are recognised by the relevant authority, including the Maldives Allied Health Council, Maldives Nursing and Midwifery Council, Maldives Medical and Dental Council or Civil Aviation Authority, where applicable.
Further information and application details are available through the scholarship information provided by the Ministry and the Kuri portal. Interested applicants must submit their applications by 31 July 2026.
