The High Commission of India in Colombo has announced the opening of applications for 200 fully‑funded scholarships exclusively for Sri Lankan nationals for the 2026–2027 academic session. 

Issuing a statement, the High Commission of India said these scholarships, across various levels, are being offered for studies in prestigious Indian Institutes and Universities across subject domains, but not including Medical/Paramedical and Law courses. 

The scholarships offered exclusively for Sri Lankan nationals are for the 2026-2027 academic session.

The schemes under which these scholarships have been offered are as follows;

a) Nehru Memorial Scholarship Scheme: This scheme covers Under Graduate/Post Graduate & PhD courses in various domains such as Engineering, Science, Business, Economics, Commerce, Humanities and Arts, among others.

b) Maulana Azad Scholarship Scheme: Masters Degrees courses with preference to Engineering, Science and Agriculture.

c) Rajiv Gandhi Scholarship Scheme: Undergraduate courses in specifically in the field of Information Technology, leading to a Bachelor of Engineering and Bachelor of Technology.

d) Dr. A.P.J.Abdul Kalam Commonwealth Scholarship scheme: This scheme also covers Under Graduate/Post Graduate & PhD courses in various domains such as Engineering, Science, Business, Economics, Commerce, Humanities and Arts, among others.

The Indian High Commission states that each of the above schemes covers full tuition fees for the entire duration of the course, a monthly sustenance allowance, and an annual grant for books and stationery. 

In addition, 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, are also offered. Selected candidates would also be provided with hostel facilities inside the respective campus.

The Government of India selects meritorious Sri Lankan nationals for the award of these coveted scholarships. The selection of candidates is done in consultation with the Ministry of Education of the Government of Sri Lanka. Necessary details will be available in the upcoming days on the website of the Ministry of Education at www.mohe.gov.lk.

Interested applicants and their parents are advised to approach the High Commission of India, Colombo (eduwing.colombo@mea.gov.in) or the Ministry of Education, Government of Sri Lanka to learn more about the eligibility criteria and selection procedure. (Newswire)

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