Indian scholarships for Sri Lankans

February 1, 2012, 9:26 pm , The Island.

India has offered nearly 150 under-graduate and post-graduate scholarship for sharing in India to Sri Lankans, the High Commissioner for Indian announced.

*Nehru Memorial Scholarship Scheme: 60 additional slots are being offered under this scheme which covers all undergraduate courses, except Medicine, Total slots available under the Nehru Memorial scheme is now 100.

*Maulana Azad Scholarship Scheme: 50 scholarships for Masters Degrees, including 10 in Agricultural Science, 20 in Science and 20 in Engineering.

*Rajiv Gandhi Scholarship Scheme: 25 slots for undergraduate courses in the field of ‘Information Technology’ leading to a BE or B.Tech Degree.

The Government of India will select meritorious Sri Lankan nationals for award of these scholarships. Selection of candidates is done in consultation with the Ministry of Higher Education, Government of Sri Lanka, to pursue undergraduate, postgraduate and PhD Degrees in some of the leading universities in India.

All scholarships cover full tuition fees for the entire duration of the course, in addition to a monthly sustenance allowance. The scholarship also covers accommodation allowance and an annual grant for books, stationary. Besides, all ICCR scholars in India are provided full healthcare facilities, first class train fare and an annual grant for educational tours to various parts of the country, apart from several other auxiliary benefits.The Ministry of ‘Higher Education has invited applications from eligible candidates. The last date for submission of duly filled up application forms, is Feb 06, 2012.

The Application forms can be downloaded, from the website of Ministry of Higher Education at www.mohe.qov.lk. Interested candidates can also visit the website of High Commission of India for further details on the scholarships.