Undergraduate scholarships for studying in India

Jan 04, 2008 97 Comments by

According to Daily News, the High Commission of India in Colombo has announced the offer of 40 scholarships for Sri Lankan Nationals under the “Scheme of Scholarship for Nationals of Sri Lanka” for undergraduate courses in various Indian Universities, during the forthcoming session of 2008 – 2009.

High Commission of India selects meritorious young Sri Lankan nationals for these scholarships, in consultation with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, of the Government of Sri Lanka, for pursuing various undergraduate courses in different universities. The Ministry of Higher Education has invited applications from eligible candidates and the last date for submission of duly filled up application forms is January 10, 2008.

All scholarships cover full tuition fees for the entire duration of the course and students are also paid a monthly sustenance allowance. The scholarship also covers accommodation allowance and an annual grant for books and stationery.

Besides, all ICCR scholars in India are provided full healthcare facilities, first class train fare and an annual grant for educational tours to various parts of the country, apart from several other benefits.

Candidates interested in applying for the above scholarships may please contact the High Commission of India, Education Wing, Colombo – 3 or Ministry of Education and Higher Education, 18 Ward Place, Colombo – 7 / Web site http://www.moe.gov.lk

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97 Responses to “Undergraduate scholarships for studying in India”

  1. K.C.Ahangama says:

    sir! i have done G.C.E A/L in 2011 1n maths stream.then i got 3 s passes for my subjects. And i have done GCE O/L and got 6A passes and 3B’s and one s pass for english litrature in 2006 .but ihave no facilities to do my highest study in sri lanka beacuse of my poverty. there is 5 family members in my family.Due to that my father can’t do more expences. i whoud like to study in india or some other contry from english languge according to my subjects. if you have a schooler ship for me please let me know, i kindly request from you! thank you sir.

  2. Strategies says:

    Krass, ich hatte garnicht gedacht, dass dies wirklich auch so funktionieren kann :)

  3. MOHAMMED MUNEER says:

    Dear Sirs,
    I have got through my GCE A/L in 2009+with “S” passes in Phsics & Chemistry and “F” in Biology. I am interested to study Medicine in India or any country and would be thankful, if you could provide the details of Scholarships offered by Indian High Commission for Sri Lankan students in the year 2011.

  4. R.Arthikha says:

    Dear sir/Madam,
    I’m going to do my Cambridge A/L exams this may 2011.I have chosen chemistry, biology and physics for my A/L subjects.I’m interested in doing veterinary in India. I would be thankful if you could provide the details and requirements for veterinary scholarship by the Indian High Commission for Sri Lankan students.

  5. R.K.S.R. Ratnayake says:

    Dear sir/Madam,
    I’ve done my A/L last year(2010) and got three B passes for Chemistry,Physics and Biology.I’m interested in doing Medicine in India.I would be thankful if you could provide the details about scholarships provides by the India High Commission for Sri Lankan students.

  6. THUVARAHA says:

    DEAR SIR/ MADAM,
    I HAVE DOME MY A/L EXAM IN BIO STREAM I GOT 3 C PASSES IN2010 I AM WAITING FOR MY UNIVERSITY ENTRANCE. BUT I WISH TO STUDY MEDICINE IN INDIA THROUGH THE INDIAN HIGH COMMISSION. CAN U SEND ME FURTHER DETAILS TO bthuvaraha@yahoo.com

  7. Rafiza Bi says:

    Dear sir,

    I recieved my results n i passed with 76.25% in The Fiji School Leaving certificate.I am interested at studying in science courses in India as i have passed biology with 73%,chemistry with 77%,english 76% physics with 65% and mathematics with 79%.Please let me know about the details of scholarships offered by INDIAN HIGH COMISSION for students of FIJI.

  8. ruchiranga says:

    Dear sir,
    i have got throgh my a/ls in 2010 with c passes in physics n chemistry n b for boilogy.and im intrested in doing medecine in india.please let me know about the details of scholarships offered by INDIAN HIGH COMMISSION for SRI LANKAN STUDENTS

  9. Shanmuganathan Ramesh says:

    Dear Sirs,

    I have got through my GCE A/L in 2010 with “C” passes in Phsics & Chemistry and “S” in Biology. I am interested to study Micro biology in India and would be thankful, if you could provide the details of Scholarships offered by Indian High Commission for Sri Lankan students in the year 2011.

  10. Hiran says:

    @C.G.I.Wathuliyadda: We do not know whether any scholarship programs to study in India. But check here:
    http://studentlanka.com/2008/11/02/scholarship-programs-for-sri-lankan-students-to-study-abroad/

  11. C.G.I.Wathuliyadda says:

    now i follow bsc degree in open university in sri lanka. i’m very interersting to do medicine or geenetics in india. so please tell me how to apply the schlarships offered by the good indian university. i hope to hear from you soon. thank you. Chandi

  12. wimalmudalige says:

    i am a/l maths student I am ihave past advans level i want t o free engering degre for free ful scholoshih
    iam thank you mudalige

  13. Royal Albion Hotels London says:

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    Address: 35 Old Steine, Brighton, East Sussex, United Kingdom.
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    Web page: http://www.royal-albion-hotel.co.uk
    Sir/Madam,
    I am Glad to inform you that we need workers to work in Royal Albion Hotel in UK . The total requirements will be 10 or more workers, employees that have the ability to work hard only need to apply and must come from non-criminal origin and must agreed to abide by the hotels rules and regulations.
    Details needed:
    Bio-data’s of these workers in advance for us to do the shortlist before conduction of interview. Also important they must speak some English during the oral interview. They will be tested on the spot and interviewed by the hotel management. Salary: is very attractive depending on experience to be found in our salary and benefit scales in-which will be forwarded to you for your perusal. Enjoy a very competitive benefits package, including: competitive pay, medical & dental, 401k, vacation & holidays, meals & uniforms. Pre-employment drug screenings and background checks will be performed on all candidates.
    You should apply with your resume (CV), contact us at: infor.royal@yahoo.co.uk
    The important thing here is speed. The hotel management wants the whole visa process be settled within 25 days time. Royal Albion Hotels are an Equal Opportunities employer and applicants from non-EEC countries will require work permits or permission to work issued by the Home Office……. The Royal Albion is a wonderful place. The staffs are friendly and always happy to accommodate. If you can meet our requirement? Please reply for further procedures. The management will take care of your feeding, accommodation including your air ticket. We will provide some relevant backup documents to enable the applicant get his or her visa at UK Embassy in the applicants present Country of residence; visa will be issued upon approval from UK-Immigration Visa Affairs Home Office. Royal Albion Hotel Ltd: Registered in England: Registered Number 7343600.

    Regard,
    Mrs. Carla Brice,
    Royal Albion Hotel, Vacancy Manager.

    Mr. Andy Goldman.
    Royal Albion Hotel, Administrative Manager,

  14. Ganga Rasanjalee says:

    Respected Sir,Madam
    I have finished my B.Sc in Bangalore University on May 2010.I got higer % as 93% in my final examination in the degree and would like to continue my M.Sc in the same university.But I have financial problems.So if you can please help me out in this matter..Iwant to do my M.Sc in this year..

  15. Ms. Diluckmini Bernard says:

    Diluckmini Bernard, 21-06-2010

    I`m very intersting to do medicine in India.So please let me know about the details of the scolarships offered by the Indian high commission for sri lankan students in the year 2010-2011,through this email: kaithanbernard@gmail.comThank You very much.

  16. Ekanayake says:

    I have passed GCE A/L and Bit Degree 1st Year. I find indian university for learning science or Language. 0094112596030

  17. Vindya Dissanayake says:

    Dear Sir,
    Requesting to gain a scholarship in Indian university for higher studies
    I kindly request you to grant me with knowledge to know how to apply for higher studies in India.
    I have completed Bachelor of Design special degree in jewelry designing on 10th of May, 2010 at the faculty of Architecture, in University of Moratuwa. My intention is to continue my studies in art and archeology to complete the MA. Please be kind to inform me about post graduate degree for my qualifications.
    I have innovative design drawing skills which I have been learning from the 1st year. I expect a favorable reply from you. I submit herewith a copy of my CV.
    I shall thank you to consider my application.

    Thanking you.
    Vindya Dissanayake

  18. nicholas mutula john says:

    Am a kenyan studentundertaking a diploma in clinical medicine and surgery.iwas requesting to know how i can get a scholarship to medicine in india.

  19. Thilina Wijewardane says:

    m a undergratuate in University of peradeniya faculty of science. I would like to study in engineering scheme. pls send me information to thilinalakminda@yahoo.com . thnx.

  20. N.K says:

    I HAVE DONE MY A/L IN 2009&I GOT B FOR MATHEMATICS,B FOR PHYSICS,C FOR CHEMISTRY.I HAVE SELECTED TO NOMITATE MY NAME FOR INDIAN SCHOLARSHIP BY MINSTY OF HIGHER EDUCATION BUT UP TO NOW I DID NOT GET ANYRESPONSE FOR THAT.CAN I KNOW WHERE I HAVE TO CONDUCT ABOUT IT?

  21. Allan Smith Senyonjo says:

    Dear Sir / Madam
    i did my UACE in 2009. My results were B for history, A for Economics, B for Divinity. I will be admitted to university here in Uganda but i would really like to study in India and pursue an Economics Degree.
    i was told by the high commission in Uganda to go to the ministry to get the applications forms but been unable.Please tell me how3 to apply for a scholarship to a good Indian University.
    I hope to hear from you soon.gracias!

  22. Devin says:

    Dear Sir / Madam
    I did my A/l’s in Arts in 2009 . My Results were B for economics , B for Geography , C for Political Science . I will Get selected to go to University here . But i would really like to study in India and pursue a economics degree or in International Relations.
    Please tell me how to apply for a scholarship or at least get selected to a good Arts college / University in india.
    I hope a reply as soon as possible .
    Thanks a lot.

  23. Thara says:

    DEAR, SIR/ MADAM
    Ihave done my A/L exam in 2009.in bio stream. i got B for biology.C for physics,&s for chemistry.i like to study medicine/Dental in India throuh a scholorship programme.what can i do? please be kind enough and sent more details to me.i awaiting your early reply.
    THANKS A LOT.

  24. GAJARUBA SHARMA says:

    DEAR SIR/MEDAM,
    I FINISHED MY A/L IN COMMERCE STREAM.I GOT 3C.I WOULD LIKE TO STUDY FORIGN CONTRY SCHOLARSHIP.SO PLS HELP ME.THANK YOU VERY MUCH

  25. mogunasinth says:

    I Finished my advanced level in maths stream. i got ‘B’s in maths& physics, and i got ‘C’ in chemistry. i want to know the scholarship that indian universities giving to north srilankan tamils. please concider my requst soon as possible.

  26. vithyalani says:

    I just finished my A/L in Commerce stream. And I would like to Study in India with free
    Scholarship. i got 7 A’s in my O/L exam in 2006 andalso I got A for Business studies & Economics , C for Accounting .I wanted to do managemant cource in India.So let me know about the details of the free course scholarships offered by the Indian high commission for Sri Lankan students in the year 2010.
    Thank you
    hope to hear from you very soon

  27. Nishadi Nawodini says:

    I did my A/l in 2009 & i have 2 “A” passes for biology & chemistry,a “c” passes for physics.Can you give me more infurmation about the free scholarship for medicine coureses..

  28. kasuni hiranthika says:

    dear,sir/madem , I m kasuni hiranthika , i have 3B’s and 10A’s in O/l i wish study medicine in forign country under scharship,please send me information about it,
    thank you,

  29. Sarvakaran says:

    Dear Sir/Madam

    I just finished my A/L in Maths stream. And I would like to Study Good courses by Scholarship. I got B, 2C . And Please inform me to this Mail ID

    gobi1105@hotmail.com

  30. anil says:

    i am from a student studying medicine final year searching for scholarship to my needs to complete the course.requesting if possible kindly help me.you can reach me through 09985885099. thank u

  31. chathuravi says:

    Dear sir/madam ,
    I have done my A/L exam 2009 in commerce stream. I got A for Accounting and B for Economics & Business Statistics.I wish to do Management in India.Specially in Bangalore University. So let me know about the details of the free course scholarships offered by the Indian high commission for Sri Lankan students in the year 2010.please be kind enough to send me more details to chathu484@hotmail.com if so I would be much grateful to you.
    Thankyou

  32. Fathima says:

    May I know this scholarship is restricted for the students who have done Local syllabus???????

  33. Sathees Kanth says:

    I want to study in india in the it field so please send some information about the colleges of it in india

  34. beverly owino says:

    hi,im a kenyan girl. i completed high school in 2008 and managed to get B+ in english biology,chemistry and physics,A- in maths.im interested in studying medicine at any indian university but on a scholarship basis.kindly let me know if i can get an opportunity.thank you.

  35. lala says:

    I sad for my GCE Advance Level in 2009 August in Maths Stream and obtained 1B and 2Cs with A for English.
    I want to do engineering but will not be selected to the local university to study engineering. Please let me know whether I have a chance to get a scholorship to an Indian Uni and if so let me know urgently how to apply for same.
    Thanks

  36. saman says:

    now srilankan student can follow BPharm degree from three state universities namely USJP,Peradeniya ,Jaffna and Ruhuna in near future
    student who qualified in biological medium can apply for this course which is four academic years and one year pre registration training-optional

  37. ARIVARASY .M says:

    I’VE GOT GOOD RESULT IN A/L IN ARTS STREAM. I WANT TO STUDY IN INDIA. PLEASE LET TO KNOW THE FREE HIGHER EDUCATION IN INDIA. THANK YOU.

  38. suntaravadivu says:

    Dear sir/madam ,
    i have done my A/L exam 2009 in arts stream. i got a for logic and scientific method, a for christianity and c for tamil . i wish to do BBM in india.so let me know about the details of the scholorships offered by the indian high commission for srilankan students in the year 2010.please be kind enough to send me more details to esunthara@gmail.com
    Thankyou

  39. ANJULI says:

    I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW ABOUT THE FREE HIGH EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS IN INDIA FOR SRI LANKAN STUDENTS I PASSED A/L 2009 IN BIO SCIENCE
    THANK YOU VERY MUCH

  40. Mohamed Zayan says:

    I have done my A/L in 2008 in Bio stream and I got B for Biology,B for Chemistry and C for Physics.I was selected to study Fisheries & marine science at the university of Ruhuna. Although I wish to do Medicine in India.So please let me know about the details of the scholarships offered by the Indian high commision for Sri Lankan students in the year 2009-2010. Please Be kind enough to send me more details to mzayan89@yahoo.com
    Thank you

  41. jeevithan says:

    i wanna do engineering in india
    i got 1B& 2C in a/l

  42. Lalindu Jayasinghe says:

    I have done my A/L exam in 2008 in bio stream and I got A for chemistry,B biology and C for physics.I was chosen to follw the Agriculture Management in Peradeniya univercity.But I like to sutdy medicine in india.Please be kind enough to send me some information about the required qualifications and how to apply.
    Thank you.

  43. Erandi Shanika says:

    Dear sir/ madam,
    I have done my A/L exam in 2008 in bio stream and I got A for biology,B chemistry and C for physics.I was chosen to follw the food and nutrition course in wayamba univercity.But I like to sutdy medicine in india.Please be kind enough to send me some information about the required qualifications and how to apply.
    Thank you.

  44. Charles says:

    Please,am a student of medicine and surgery at the university of Nigeria Nsukka. I will be pleased to continue with the course on scholarship in your country. Any hope for me? You can reach me through this number +2347037597505. Thanks.

  45. Sammani says:

    Dear Sir/ Madam, I have done my A/L in 2008 in Bio stream. And I was selected to study Agriculture at the university of Ruhuna. But I like to do Medicine in India. So please let me know about the details of the scholarships offered by the Indian high commision for Sri Lankan students in the year 2009-2010. Please Be kind enough to send me more details to suvinirajapaksha@yahoo.com
    Thank you

  46. Fathima says:

    I will be finishing my A/L’s this coming January.
    I did London O/L and doing London A/L.Would be really grateful if anyone helps me to get scholarship for medicine.I wanted to do in India.I got 3 A’s(Biology,Human Biology and Chemistry) and B for Mathematics and a C for Physics for my O/Ls.
    I might get an A n 2 B’s for my A/L.
    Please be kind enough to send some details regarding my scholarship
    Thank you
    hope to hear from you very soon

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