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Fully funded scholarship by Government of India for Sri Lankan national

Fully funded scholarships by Government of India for Sri Lankan nationals

Assistant High Commission of India

Kandy

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Fully funded scholarship by Government of India for Sri Lankan nationals

 

     The Assistant High Commission of India, Kandy is inviting applications for around 200 fully-funded scholarships for Sri Lankan nationals. These scholarships offered exclusively for Sri Lanka nationals are for 2023-2024 academic sessions.

Nehru Memorial Scholarship Scheme:  This scheme covers all Undergraduate/Post Graduate & Phd courses in various domains such as Engineering, Science, Business, Economics, Commerce, Humanities and Arts (Except Medical/Paramedical, Fashion Design & Law courses).

Maulana Azad Scholarship Scheme: Masters Degree courses with preference to Engineering, Science and Agriculture courses.

Rajiv Gandhi Scholarship Scheme: Undergraduate courses in the field of ‘Information Technology’ leading to a B.E or B.Tech Degree.

  1.  Each of the above schemes covers full tuition fees for the entire duration of the course, monthly sustenance allowance, and annual grant for books and stationary. In addition, air fare to the nearest destination in India and an annual grant for educational tours to various parts of the country, apart from several other auxiliary benefits are also offered. Selected candidates would also be provided hostel facilities inside the respective campuses.
  2. Government of India selects meritorious Sri Lankan nationals for award of these coveted scholarships. Selection of candidates is done in consultation with Ministry of Education, Government of Sri Lanka. Necessary details are available on the website of Ministry of Education atwww.mohe.gov.lk.Interested applicants and their parents are advised to approach the Assistant High Commission of India, Kandy, the High Commission  of India, Colombo or Ministry of Education, Government of Sri Lanka to learn more about eligibility criteria and selection procedure.

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Kandy

10th February 2023