'Ayush' schols for Lankan students

Nethali Struys

The Government of India has offered ten scholarships for Sri Lankan students under the 'Ayush Scholarship scheme' in the National Homeopathy Institute in Kolkata, West Bengal.

The duration of the entire course is five and half years. According to the Higher Education Ministry, the scholars after completion of course will be eligible to be professional homeopathy doctors in Sri Lanka. Undergraduates who have passed the GCE A/L examination in Physics, Chemistry, and Bio Science in one sitting will be eligible to apply for the course. The total sum of marks should be 50 percent or more, while the age limit should be between 18 and 28 years. A sufficient knowledge of English is essential as the course is being conducted in English, Ministry sources said.

Candidates would be selected for scholarships by the High Commission of India in consultation with the Higher Education Ministry for pursuing studies in different universities in India and applications have been invited from eligible candidates through the Ministry of Higher Education.

All scholarships would cover full tuition fees, while a monthly sustenance allowance would be paid for the entire duration of the course. The scholarship also covers an accommodation allowance and an annual grant for books and stationery. Besides, all scholars while in India, would be provided with healthcare facilities.

Candidates interested in applying for the scholarships could send in their Bio-data including date of birth, age, a contact number, educational qualifications, the year of the examination along with copies of certified educational certificates to Malkanthi Ekanayake, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Indigenous Medicine, No 325, Ayurvedic Hospital, Dr. N M Perera Mawatha, Colombo 8, on or before June 10. The applicants are requested to indicate as "Homeopathy Education Course- 2011" on the top left hand side of the envelope.

The selected candidates would be provided with one way air tickets by the Ministry.

Further details can be obtained by contacting Dr Chandani Herath of the Walisara Homeopathy Hospital, on 0115365544, 0115365533 or by visiting on website

www.nih.nic.in.