COLOMBO – Applications are now open for the Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Commonwealth Scholarship offered exclusively for Sri Lankan nationals by the Indian government.
The Indian High Commission in Colombo said in a statement the scholarship was being offered for studies in prestigious Indian Institutes and Universities for Undergraduate/Post Graduate & PhD courses in various domains including Engineering, Science, Business, Economics, Commerce, Humanities and Arts, but does not include Medical/Paramedical, Fashion Design and Law courses.
The scholarships offered exclusively for Sri Lankan nationals are for the 2024-2025 academic session, the statement said, elaborating that the scheme covers full tuition fees for the entire duration of the course, monthly sustenance allowance, and annual grant for books and stationery.
In addition, airfare 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 are also offered, the statement said, adding that selected candidates will also be provided hostel facility inside the respective campus.
The statement also noted that the Government of India selects meritorious Sri Lankan nationals for the award of the coveted scholarship and that the selection of candidates is done in consultation with the Ministry of Education, Sri Lanka.
Necessary details are available on the website of the Ministry of Education at www.mohe.gov.lk.
Interested applicants are advised to approach the Education Wing of the High Commission of India, Colombo (0112421605, 0112422788, 0112422789/ eduwing.colombo@mea.gov.in) or Ministry of Education, Government of Sri Lanka to learn more about eligibility criteria and selection procedure.
This scheme is in addition to three other fully funded scholarships announced recently, namely Nehru Memorial Scholarship Scheme (covers Under Graduate/Post Graduate & PhD courses in various domains such as Engineering, Science, Business, Economics, Commerce, Humanities and Arts, among others.); Maulana Azad Scholarship Scheme (covers Masters Degrees courses with preference to Engineering, Science and Agriculture); and Rajiv Gandhi Scholachemehip Scheme (covers Undergraduate courses specifically in the field of Information Technology, leading to a Bachelor of Engineering and Bachelor of Technology).
–ENCL
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