47 all-paid scholarships on offer to Lankans to study in Indian Universities

January 7, 2012, 6:03 pm ,The Island

BY S VENKAT NARAYAN

Our Special Correspondent

NEW DELHI, January 7: A total of 47 scholarships are on offer to Sri Lankan college students to study in various Indian universities during the forthcoming 2012-2013 academic year.

According to an announcement by the Indian High Commission in Colombo, the offer includes 40 scholarships for under the "Nehru Memorial Scholarship Scheme" for undergraduate courses, five scholarships under the "Commonwealth Scholarship" scheme, two scholarships under Indian Ocean Region Association for Regional Cooperation (IOR-ARC) Scholarship Scheme for postgraduate courses.

The High Commission of India selects deserving young Sri Lankan nationals for these scholarships, in consultation with the Sri Lankan Ministry of Higher Educationfor pursuing various undergraduate and postgraduate courses in different universities across India.

Young Sri Lankan undergraduates and postgraduates can choose to study in any of the 572 universities in India.

The Ministry of Higher Education has invited applications from eligible candidates and the last date for submission of duly filled up application forms is January 27.

All scholarships cover full tuition fees for the entire duration of the course and students are also paid a monthly living allowance. The scholarship also covers accommodation allowance and an annual grant for books, stationary.

Besides, all ICCR (Indian Council for Cultural Relations) 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.

Further details of the above scholarship and application form can be downloaded from the Sri Lankan Ministry of Higher Education

Website : www.mohe.gov.lk