India offers undergraduate schols

The Indian High Commission, Colombo and the Indian Council of Cultural Relations announce the offer of forty (40) scholarships for Sri Lankan Nationals under the ‘Scheme of Scholarship for Nationals of Sri Lanka’ for undergraduate courses in various Indian universities, for academic sessions commencing during 2010.

The selection of young Sri Lankan nationals for these scholarships will be done by the Indian High Commission in consultation with the Higher Education Ministry and the Sri Lankan Government.

The Higher Education Ministry has invited applications from eligible candidates and the last date for submission of duly filled application forms is January 4, 2010.

All scholarships cover full tuition fees for the entire duration of the course. Scholars are also paid a monthly sustenance allowance, accommodation allowance and an annual grant for books and stationery.

Further details of the scholarships and application forms can be downloaded from the Higher Education Ministry website www.mohe.gov.lk or from the website of the Indian High Commission.