India Offers 250 Fully-Funded Scholarships to Nigerians Through ITEC Programme… Applications Now Open for 2025–2026 Training Year.
By Caroline Ameh
The Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that the Government of India is offering 250 fully-funded scholarships to eligible Nigerians through its Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) Programme for the 2025–2026 training cycle.
This was made known in a public notice signed by Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, spokesperson for the Ministry, who stated that the scholarships cover various professional training courses and are aimed at building capacity across critical sectors.
The ITEC Programme, coordinated by the High Commission of India in Abuja, offers training opportunities in diverse areas including information technology, agriculture, finance, entrepreneurship, governance, and more.
According to the announcement, the training period spans from April 2025 to March 2026, and interested applicants are encouraged to explore available courses and apply online via www.itecgoi.in.
Eligibility Requirements Include:
Applicants must be between 25 and 45 years old.
A minimum of five years’ work experience in government or a relevant field is required.
Candidates must hold academic qualifications relevant to the course being applied for.
Applicants must not have previously participated in any ITEC-sponsored training programme.
Application Process:
- Browse courses and complete the online application at www.itecgoi.in. Print and sign the completed form.
- Submit the printed form along with the following documents to the Ministry of Budget and National Planning in Abuja:
A nomination letter from the applicant’s employer
Photocopies of office ID card, employment letter, passport data page, and academic certificates
A medical fitness certificate from a government-approved hospital
- The Ministry of Budget and National Planning will screen and forward qualified applications to the High Commission of India.
- Applications must be submitted at least three months before the start date of the selected course.