Scholarship for Sri Lankan students to follow courses in Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy

The High Commission of India Colombo announced scholarships to Sri Lankan nationals under the Ayush Scholarship Scheme for UG/PG/PhD courses in Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy for the academic year 2017-18, the High Commission said in a release. 

The government of India selects meritorious Sri Lankan nationals for award of these scholarships in consultation with the Ministry of Higher Education (MoHE), Government of Sri Lanka.

These scholarships cover full tuition fees and a monthly sustenance allowance for the entire duration of the course. The scholarship also covers accommodation allowance and an annual grant. Besides, all ICCR scholars in India are provided full healthcare facilities.

Candidates interested in applying for these scholarships may send their Bio-Data in the format prescribed by MoHE along with copies of supporting documents to the Ministry of Higher Education, 18 Ward Place, Colombo 07, on or before  May 26, 2017.

The application forms can be downloaded from the website of Ministry of Higher Education at www.mohe.gov.lk .  Interested students may also like to visit www.indianmedicine.nic.in for detailed information brochure and other inputs about the scholarship.