Indian schols on offer

The High Commission of India, Colombo yesterday announced several ICCR scholarships.

The Nehru Memorial Scholarship Scheme: Hundred slots are being offered under this scheme which covers all undergraduate courses (except Medicine) including Engineering, Science, Business, Economics, Commerce, Humanities and Arts.

Maulana Azad Scholarship Scheme: Fifty scholarships for Masters Degrees courses including Engineering, Science, Economics, Commerce, Humanities and Arts. Preference would be given to the fields of Engineering, Science and Agriculture. Medicine subject is not included in this scheme.

Rajiv Gandhi Scholarship Scheme: Twenty five slots for undergraduate courses in the field of 'Information Technology' leading to a B.E or B.Tech Degree. IOR-ARC Scholarship: Two slots for Masters Degree in all disciplines including indigenous medicine. MBBS/Medicine is not included in this scheme.

Commonwealth Scholarship Scheme: Five slots for Masters and PhD Degrees in all subjects excluding Medicine.

SAARC Scholarship: Two slots for Masters and PhD Degrees in all subjects except Medicine.

The Indian government selects meritorious Sri Lankans for the scholarships. The selection of candidates is done in consultation with the Higher Education Ministry, to pursue undergraduate, postgraduate and PhD Degrees in some of the leading universities in India. All scholarships cover full tuition fees for the entire duration of the course, in addition to a monthly sustenance allowance. The scholarship also covers accommodation allowance and an annual grant for books, stationary.

All ICCR scholars in India are provided healthcare facilities, 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.

The Higher Education Ministry invited applications from eligible candidates. The last date for submission of duly filled up application forms for Undergraduate courses is February 10, 2013 and for Postgraduate/PhD courses February 20, 2013.