India offers scholarships to Sl students

India is providing scholarships to students from Sri Lanka to study in various universities in the country.
The Indian High Commission in Colombo has offered 40 scholarships to Sri Lankan students to follow undergraduate courses in various universities in India during the forthcoming session.
Besides a monthly sustenance allowance, all scholarships cover full tuition fees for the entire duration of the course. It also covers accommodation allowance and an annual grant for books and stationery.
Besides, all scholars are provided with health care facilities, first class train fare and an annual grant for educational tours to various parts of the country, a High Commission statement here said, adding the last date for applying was January 10, 2008.
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