Undergraduate, post-graduate and research/PHD scholarships for studying in India

The High Commission of India, Colombo has announced the offer for the following ICCR scholarships:

• Maulana Azad Scholarship Scheme: 50 scholarships for masters degrees courses including engineering, science, economics, commerce, humanities and arts. However, preference would be given to the fields of engineering, science and agriculture. Medicine subject is not included in this scheme.
• Nehru Memorial Scholarship Scheme: 100 slots are being offered under this scheme which covers all undergraduate courses (except medicine) including engineering, science, business, economics, commerce, humanities and arts.
• Rajiv Gandhi Scholarship Scheme: 25 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 Government of India selects meritorious Sri Lankan nationals for award of these scholarships. Selection of candidates is done in consultation with the Ministry of Higher Education, Government of 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 and stationary.

Besides, all ICCR scholars in India are provided full 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 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 10 February 2013 and for Postgraduate/PhD courses 20 February 2012.

The 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 High Commission of India for further details on the scholarships.