Schols to study Hindi in India

The Government of India is offering scholarships to Sri Lankan nationals to study Hindi at the Kendriya Hindi Sansthan (Central Institute of Hindi), Agra, for the academic session 2008-2009.

Applicants should have done Hindi as a subject at G.C.E. A/L or have done Prathamic or Madhyama level of Hindi course or any university degree in Hindi. Minimum age for admission is 21 years and maximum age limit is 35 years as on 1.8.2008.

The selected candidates will be provided return airfare (economy class), stipend, hostel accommodation at nominal charges and annual book grant.

The application form can be obtained from the Indian Cultural Centre, No.133, Bauddhaloka Mawatha, Colombo - 4 (Tel. No.2500014) on weekdays between 9.30 am to 1.00 pm from March 13 to 20. The applicant should come in person to collect the forms.

Duly filled in application forms supported by necessary certificates should be handed over to the Information Wing, High Commission of India, No.36-38, Galle Road, Colombo - 3 in person by 26.3.2008.

The candidates are required to bring their certificates in original and present themselves for a short interview at the time of submitting their applications.