KHS Hindi Scholarship 2026-27 for South Africa & Lesotho Students
The High Commission of India, Pretoria has announced scholarships for the academic session 2026-27 under the Scheme of Propagation of Hindi Abroad at Kendriya Hindi Sansthan (KHS), Agra. The scheme is open to students from South Africa and Lesotho aged 19 to 45 years, covering return air passage and KHS hostel stay. The application deadline has been extended to 25 May 2026.
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Scheme Propagation of Hindi Abroad · Instituting Authority High Commission of India, Pretoria · Host Institution Kendriya Hindi Sansthan (KHS), Agra · Eligible Countries South Africa, Lesotho · Age Limit 19 to 45 years · Academic Session 1 August 2026 – 30 April 2027 · Application Deadline 25 May 2026
Overview
- Scheme Name - Scholarship for Academic Session 2026-27 under the Scheme of Propagation of Hindi Abroad
- Announced By - High Commission of India, Pretoria (concurrently accredited to Lesotho)
- Host Institution - Kendriya Hindi Sansthan (KHS), Agra
- Target Countries - South Africa and Lesotho
- Age Eligibility - 19 to 45 years
- Minimum Education - 12 years of school education
- Scholarship Coverage - Return passage to/from India and stay at KHS Hostel, Agra
- Academic Calendar - 1 August 2026 to 30 April 2027
- Application Deadline - 25 May 2026 (extended)
- Submission Mode - Email (filled-in forms to be forwarded to HCI Pretoria email addresses)
- Guidelines and Forms - Available for download at www.hindisansthan.in
Important Links
- Official Notification (HCI Pretoria): https://www.hcipretoria.gov.in/section/news/scholarship-for-academic-session-2026-27-under-the-scheme-of-propagation-of-hindi-abroad-at-kendriya-hindi-sansthan-application-deadline-extended-till-25-may-2026/
- Notification Image: https://www.hcipretoria.gov.in/content/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-19-at-5.24.54-PM.jpeg
- KHS Website (Guidelines and Forms): https://hindisansthan.in/
Important Dates
- Academic Session Start - 1 August 2026
- Academic Session End - 30 April 2027
- Deadline for Submission of Applications - 25 May 2026 (extended deadline)
Programmes Offered
Kendriya Hindi Sansthan, Agra offers the following courses for international students under this scheme:
- Course No. 100 - Hindi Language Proficiency Certificate Course (Basic and Advance)
- Course No. 200 - Hindi Language Proficiency Diploma Course
- Course No. 300 - Hindi Language Proficiency Advanced Diploma Course
- Course No. 400 - Hindi Post-Graduate Diploma Course
These courses are specifically structured for international students with varying levels of Hindi proficiency, from beginner-level certificate programmes through to a post-graduate diploma.
Eligibility Criteria
- Nationality / Residency - Students from South Africa and Lesotho only
- Age - Minimum 19 years and maximum 45 years at the time of application
- Educational Qualification - Minimum 12 years of school education (equivalent to Grade 12 / Matric)
Scholarship Coverage
The scholarship under the Scheme of Propagation of Hindi Abroad covers:
- Return Air Passage - Travel costs to and from India
- Accommodation - Stay at the Kendriya Hindi Sansthan (KHS) Hostel in Agra throughout the academic session
Candidates should note that coverage is limited to these two components as stated in the notification. Any additional personal expenses during the session are not mentioned as being covered.
Documents Required
Interested candidates must send the following documents along with their application:
- Recommendation Letter
- Application Form (available for download from www.hindisansthan.in)
- Fitness Certificate / Medical Report
- CV (Curriculum Vitae)
How to Apply
- Download the application guidelines and forms from the Kendriya Hindi Sansthan website: https://hindisansthan.in/
- Fill in the application form completely.
- Arrange all required documents: Recommendation Letter, Fitness Certificate / Medical Report, and CV.
- Forward the filled-in forms and supporting documents by email to any one of the following addresses before the deadline:
The application must reach the High Commission of India, Pretoria by 25 May 2026 (extended deadline).
Contact Details
Applications must be submitted to the High Commission of India, Pretoria by email. The following email addresses are published in the official notification:
For brochures and application forms, visit: https://hindisansthan.in/