The Indian High Commission in Colombo has invited applications under the Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Commonwealth Scholarship scheme for Sri Lankan nationals, a media release issued by the Indian High Commission stated.
The scholarship is being offered for studies in prestigious Indian Institutes and Universities for Under Graduate/Post Graduate and PhD courses in various domains such as Engineering, Science, Business, Economics, Commerce, Humanities and Arts, among others but not including Medical/Paramedical, Fashion Design and Law courses.
The scholarships offered exclusively for Sri Lankan nationals are for 2024-2025 academic session.
This scheme covers full tuition fees for the entire duration of the course, monthly sustenance allowance and annual grant for books and stationery. 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 are also offered. Selected candidates would also be provided hostel facility in the campus.
Candidates are selected in consultation with Ministry of Education, Government of Sri Lanka. Further details are available on the website of Ministry of Education at www.mohe.gov.lk. Interested applicants can approach the Education Wing of the High Commission of India, (0112421605, 0112422788, 0112422789/ [email protected]) or Ministry of Education, Government of Sri Lanka to learn more about eligibility criteria and selection procedure.
