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| Saturday, 14 February 2004 |
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Post graduate scholarships for studying in India The Indian Government, through the Indian High Commission in Colombo has offered five scholarships under the Commonwealth Scholarship/Fellowship Plan and three scholarships under the Indo-Sri Lanka Cultural Exchange Program to Sri Lankans for studying in Indian universities during the forthcoming session of 2004-2005. These are part of a series of fully paid scholarships extended by the Indian Government to Sri Lankans. The Indian High commission also selects 47 bright Sri Lankans to pursue undergraduate courses in different universities under a fully paid scholarship program. The High Commission and Ministry of Tertiary Education are at final stages of short listing candidates for this scholarship. While all scholarships cover full tuition fees for the entire duration of the course, students are also paid a monthly sustenance allowance of Indian rupees 2,500 (US $ 55) p.m. at undergraduate level and 3,500 (US $ 78) for postgraduate courses. An annual grant for books, stationery at the rate of Indian rupees 3,000 (US $ 67) is provided to undergraduate students, 4,500 (US $ 100) to postgraduate scholars and 10,000 (US $ 222) for M.Phi/Ph.D students. Scholarships also cover monthly accommodation charges up to Indian rupees 2,500 (US $ 55) per month. Besides, all ICCR scholars in India are provided full healthcare facilities, first class train fare and an annual grant of Indian Rs. 2000 for educational tours to various parts of the country, apart from several other auxiliary benefits. Earlier, during the disruption of academic session in the late 1980s and early 1990s the Indian Government also provided one time 500 additional scholarships for Sri Lankan students, apart from existing schemes. Candidates interested in applying for a Commonwealth/Cultural Exchange Scholarships should contact the Ministry of Tertiary Education and Training, 18, Ward Place, Colombo-7. The last date of receipt for the list of recommended list of candidates from Ministry of Tertiary Education to the High Commission is February 23. |
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