January 18, Colombo (LNW): The Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India, announces a fully funded scholarship opportunity for Sri Lankan nationals to pursue Hindi language studies at the Kendriya Hindi Sansthan (Central Institute of Hindi) in Agra for the academic session 2024-2025.
Under this scheme, selected candidates will benefit from comprehensive support, including return airfare, a stipend, hostel accommodation, and an annual book grant, a statement by Indian High Commission in Colombo said.
Eligibility Criteria: All students aged 21-35 who have studied Hindi at the beginner/intermediate level are invited to apply for this scholarship.
Application Process: Interested and eligible candidates are required to fill out the application forms, available on the official website: https://hcicolombo.gov.in/what.
Completed forms should be submitted in person during an interview at the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre (Indian Cultural Centre), 16/2, Gregory’s Road, Colombo 07, on 26 February 2024, between 10 am to 01 pm.
This initiative aims to foster cultural exchange and strengthen the linguistic ties between Sri Lanka and India. Students seeking to enhance their Hindi language skills are encouraged to seize this valuable opportunity.
For additional information, interested candidates can refer to the official website or contact the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre.
