Indian government offers...

The Nehru Memorial Scholarship Scheme offers 100 slots which, except for Medicine, covers all other Undergraduate courses including Engineering, Science, Business, Economics, Commerce, Humanities and Arts (including Classical Music, Classical Dance and Visual Arts).

The Maulana Azad Scholarship Scheme offers 50 slots for Masters Degrees in Engineering, Science, Economics, Commerce, Humanities and Arts. However, preference would be given to Engineering, Science and Agriculture.

Twenty five slots are available The Rajiv Gandhi Scholarship Scheme offers 25 slots in IT/B.E/ B.Tech. The Commonwealth Scholarship Scheme offers 5 slots for PhD Degrees in all other subjects except Medicine.

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, full healthcare facilities, 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.

The selection of candidates would be conducted through the Ministry of Higher Education & Highways. The Ministry has invited applications from eligible candidates with application forms downloaded from the Ministry website at: www.mohe.gov.lk. The closing date for all applications is January 16.

Prospective students are advised to contact the Ministry of Higher Education & Highways for more information about the eligibility criteria and selection procedure. Interested candidates can also direct their queries to the High Commission of India or visit its website at: www.hcicolombo.org, for further details on the scholarships.