Top 6 Cultural Exchange, Research Fellowships Scholarships

The "Scholarships for Higher Education Review" presents various scholarship programs and internship opportunities which help students from all academic disciplines and career paths. The available opportunities include performing arts and engineering research and renewable energy and business and technology and global academic programs.

The design of each scholarship program provides financial assistance to students while promoting their achievement in academic studies and research and professional development. The programs provide students with financial support through scholarships and stipends and tuition waivers to help them attain their educational goals in India and abroad.

ICCR Lata Mangeshkar Dance & Music Scholarship Scheme 2026-27

The academic year 2026-27 presents the ICCR Lata Mangeshkar Dance and Music Scholarship Scheme as one of its main scholarships. The Indian Council for Cultural Relations which operates under the Ministry of External Affairs from the Government of India provides this program. The program specifically assists Ghanaian students who want to study Indian cultural and artistic educational programs in India.

The program focuses on teaching students about classical dance, music, theatre, performing arts, sculpture, Indian languages and Indian cuisine. The program provides students with multiple pathways which include a yoga one-year diploma program. The requirement states that Ghanaian nationals between 18 to 35 years old must present their identification when applying for both undergraduate and postgraduate programs while doctoral candidates can extend their application period until 40 years. The requirements include a valid passport which must have enough validity and proof of English language proficiency.

The scholarship mainly provides financing for tuition expenses which helps international students by decreasing their total educational costs. The online application system provides applicants with an application deadline which falls on mid-April 2026.