Schols to study in India
The High Commission of India, Colombo has offered the following ICCR
scholarships, a media release said.
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.
Moulana Azad Scholarship Scheme: Fifty scholarships for Masters
Degree courses including Engineering Science, Economics, Commerce,
Humanities and Arts. However, preference would be given to the fields of
Engineering, Science and Agriculture. The medicine subject is not
included in this scheme.
Rajiv Gandhi Scholarship Scheme: Twenty-five slots for Undergraduate
courses in the field of Information Technolgoy 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 Government of India selects Sri Lankans for the award of these
scholarships. The selection of candidates is done in consultation with
the Ministry of Higher Education, Sri Lanka, 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, stationery. ICCR scholars in India are also provided full
healthcare facilities, air fare to the nearest destination in India and
an annual grant for education tours to various parts of the country,
apart from several other benefits.The Ministry of Higher Education has
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 Feb 20, 2012. Application forms can be downloaded from the
website of Ministry of Higher Education at www.mohe.gov.lk. Interested
candidates can also visit the website of the High Commission of India
for further details on the scholarships, the release said.
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