Debesh-Kamal Scholarships is a merit based scholarship programme that’s awarded by The Ramakrishna Mission Institute of Culture, Kolkata. It is meant for deserving candidates for the purpose of higher education/research abroad. This scholarship programme The scholarship will be open to Indian nationals irrespective of caste, creed, or religious faith. The recipient of this scholarship can use the monies of the scholarship towards the Tuition & Fees of all universities in the USA, UK, Australia, Singapore, New Zealand and 234 other countries. In order to be eligible for this scholarship, students need to pursue subjects like humanities and the basic sciences, but candidates in other disciplines, such as social sciences and applied science and technology, will also be considered.

Shortlisting Process

The selection of scholars for the Debesh-Kamal Scholarships involves a multi-stage process. The scholars will be selected after a thorough assessment of all the applicants. 
Terms and Conditions

The continuation of the scholarship depends on the good academic performance of the scholars in the examinations conducted by their respective universities.

Renewal cases of stipend holders who are not promoted to the next year will not be considered for further renewal.

• Short-listed candidates must appear for the interview at the Institute.
• The candidates must have a uniformly good academic record with first class marks at the Honours of Post-graduate level, relaxable by the Selection Committee.
• They should not ordinarily be more than 30 years of age. Exceptions may be made for a short-term post-graduate or post-doctoral researcher.
• Applicants must provide evidence of their having been admitted to a course of study/ research at a major university or comparable academic institution abroad.

Applications must be submitted online.

Application Documents

• Attested copy of the proof of age to be attached.
• Proof of acceptance /enrolment to the university abroad.
• Passport size photograph.
• Bank Draft of 100/-
• Research students/scholars will have to submit along with their applications an outline of their research project as may have been approved by the university/institution concerned.