100 Govt of Sri Lanka Presidential Scholarships 2018 – Application Open

100 Govt of Sri Lanka Presidential Scholarships 2018 – Application Open

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GRANTING SCHOLARSHIPS UNDER GOVERNMENT OF SRI LANKA
PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIPS PROGRAM FOR FOREIGN SUDNETS
ACADEMIC YEAR 2017/2018

Government of Sri Lanka Presidential Scholarships programme for Foreign Students
implemented by the Ministry of Higher Education and Highways has been in operation for
seven years. That provides scholarships annually to foreign students from identified countries.

Applications are invited from eligible students for the award of undergraduate scholarships
offered by the Ministry of Higher Education and Highways (MoHEH), Sri Lanka for the
academic year 2017/2018 and the courses are to commence in September 2018. Since this is a government to government scholarship program, candidates shall apply for this scholarship with the recommendation of the government nominating agency (i.e. Ministry or the government Institution of his/her country).

• Scholarships are open for courses of study other than Medical, Dental Sciences &
  Engineering.
• Medium of instructions is English.
• Candidates can request for more than one course of study for securing chances to win
  a scholarship, identifying their preferences as places are limited in some fields.
• There may be instances where requested courses of study are not possible to offer due
  to unforeseen circumstances or limited places available in the particular field.
• If the given qualifications by the applicant are not compatible with the entry
  requirements of the university, those applications may not be successful.
• When completing the form, please ensure that you provide your full name as appeared
  in your passport.
• Please provide all the supporting documents in English, we require officially
  translated versions as well as copies in the original language.
• Please provide certified copies of all the supporting documents including the certified
  copies of the relevant pages of your passport, duly authenticated by relevant authorities.
• The copy of the certificate and the statement of results should be certified by the
  relevant Board of Examinations which conducted the examination concerned.
• Photocopies of the educational certificates will not be considered for evaluation and
  result in rejection of the application.
• Do not leave any section of this application unanswered. Please write “N/A” in all irrelevant sections.
• All the applications should be forwarded to Secretary, Ministry of Higher Education
  & Highways, No 18, Ward Place, Colombo 07, Sri Lanka on or before the closing
  date
• Closing date for applications for the academic year 2017/2018 will be 16th April 2018.
• If you have any questions about filling out your application form please do not
  hesitate to contact the Additional Secretary (Development) office Tel: +94-11-
  2697721 or +94-11-2688621 Fax: +94-11-2697239 E-mail: [email protected]

Application form can be downloaded from the web site of the Ministry of Higher
Education and Highways: www.mohe.gov.lk

GENERAL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

1. Be a citizen of a country covered by this scholarship. A citizen of another country
   having Sri Lankan dual citizenship is not eligible to apply.
2. Candidates with results at a foreign examination held outside Sri Lanka, deemed
   equivalent to G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination of Sri Lanka are eligible to apply
   for admission to Universities in Sri Lanka.
   a) Applicants are advised to attach to their applications the original letter
   obtained from the Examinations Board concerned, to prove that their educational
   qualifications are equivalent to the G.C.E.(A/L) Examination of Sri Lanka or
   their educational qualifications are considered for admission to a university in
   their own country to follow an undergraduate course of study leading to a
   Bachelor’s Degree.
   b) Applicants should ensure that all required passes should be obtained in one
   and the same sitting under a recognized Board of Examinations subject to the
   rules set out by the Education Authority of the country concerned.
   c) Applicants should attach to their applications the certified copies of the
   educational certificate and the statement of results of their qualifying
   examination. The copy of the educational certificate and the statement of
   results should be certified by the relevant Examinations Board which
   conducted the examination concerned.
3. Age : Be less than 25 years on 16.04.2018

SCHOLARSHIP BENEFITS:

I. Free of charge tuition and registration.
II. Free Visa for studies
III. One-off settlement allowance of LKR 10,000/-.
IV. A monthly living allowance of LKR 30, 000/- during the study period.
a. It is expected that the scholarship recipient will meet the expenditure for food and accommodation with the monthly allowance of LKR 30,000/- The relevant university/higher educational institute will assist in finding suitable accommodation.
V. Reimbursement of cost of air fare (economy class) to come to Sri Lanka and return
his/her country after successful completion of studies [Payment is made for original
bills only].
Note: Kindly note that all above payments are made in LKR 
VI. Free of charge medical facilities at government hospitals other than dental related
diseases.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

1. Applicants except native English speakers must provide evidence of proficiency in
   English. Minimum score for TOEFL is 525 and minimum band score is 6.5 for
   IELTS.
2. To cover the immediate expenses you are advised to bring approximately
   US$ 350. Living allowance is paid during the 3rd week of each month.
3. Once admitted to a course of study the requests for change of the course of study/
   university will not be accepted.
4. Scholarship holder should submit a health certificate issued by a government
   hospital of his/her country as per the attached format.
5. Every student is required to undergo HIV/AIDS test and reports should be
   submitted to the MoHEH within a month after arrival.
6. In case the scholarship holder cannot complete the course during the prescribed
   period due to reasons of ill health or other unavoidable circumstances,
   considerations will be given to extend the scholarship by a maximum of one year
   on the recommendation of the university.
7. The rules and regulations imposed by each university for the local students will
   also apply to the scholarship holders.
8. Scholarship and studentship will be cancelled if;
   i. the student is failed to maintain a satisfactory academic performance
   according to the grading system of the university
   ii. the student left Sri Lanka without getting approval from the university
   iii. the student is reported any non- compliance of the rules and regulations of
   the university.
9. If a student leaves the course prior to completion of his/her study programme
   he/she is liable to pay all the expenses incurred by the Government of Sri Lanka.

How to Apply:

1. Each applicant should submit duly perfected 3 sets (one original) of applications
   along with all required documents to his/her government nominating agency.
2. Each application should be recommended by the government nominating agency by
   filling out the section 06 B of the application.
3. The government nominating agency of the applicant shall submit the applications
   with their recommendation to the Sri Lankan mission in his/her country for
   forwarding the same to the MoHEH, Sri Lanka. In case a Sri Lankan mission is not
   present in his /her country, the government nominating agency can forward the
   applications directly to the MoHEH, Sri Lanka.
4. Required documents:
   i. Certified copy of Birth Certificate
   ii. Certified copies (certified by the relevant examinations board) of the
   certificates and the academic transcripts of the Advanced Level and Ordinary Level
   Examinations or their equivalents.
   iii. Original letter obtained from the Board of Examinations
   iv. Certified copy of IELTS/TOEFL certificate
   v. Certified copy of the data page of applicant’s passport. The validity of the
   passport shall remain at least for 1 year after arrival to Sri Lanka
   vi. Certified copies of the Birth certificates of parents
   vii. Medical Certificate
   viii. Police Report
5. Note: Certified English translation must be provided for all the documents that are not in English.

SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS:

Applications with the recommendation of the government nominating agency should
be received to the address given below by on or before 16.04.2018.

Secretary
Ministry of Higher Education and Highways
No: 18, Ward Place
Colombo 07
Sri Lanka.

Applications received from other means and the late applications will not be
considered.

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