Indian schols for Lankans

The High Commission of India has announced the offer of eight scholarships for Sri Lankans under the Ayush Scholarship Scheme for UG/PG/Ph.D courses in Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha, Homeopathy and Yoga during the forthcoming session of 2013-2014.

The Government of India selects the Sri Lankans for these scholarships. The selection of candidates would be done in consultation with the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) of Sri Lanka to pursue higher education in some of the most reputed universities in India.

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

Candidates interested in applying for scholarships may send their bio-data, in the format prescribed by MOHE, along with copies of supporting documents to the Ministry of Higher Education, 18, Ward Place, Colombo 7 before Friday, July 19.

The application forms can be downloaded from the website of the Ministry of Higher Education at www.mohe.gov.lk. Interested students can also visit www.indianmedicine.nic.in for further information about the scholarship.