Applications are being accepted for the fully funded scholarship programs that the Indian government is offering to Sri Lankan students under the following scholarship schemes for the 2025–2026 academic year.
1. Nehru Memorial Scholarship: Undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral courses in a range of fields, including business, economics, commerce, engineering, science, humanities, and the arts, among others.
2. Maulana Azad Scholarship: Master’s degree programs, with an emphasis on science, engineering, and agriculture.
3. Rajiv Gandhi Scholarship: Information technology-focused undergraduate programs that lead to a bachelor’s degree in engineering or technology.
4. Dr.A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Commonwealth Scholarship: PhD Programs in Engineering, Science, Business, Economics, Commerce, Humanities, Arts, etc. are eligible for Commonwealth Scholarships.
| Media Notice (Press Release) | English / Sinhala / Tamil |
| No of Scholarships – 135 | Undergraduate – 60 Masters – 60 PhD – 15 |
| Closing Date | 2025.03.01 |
| Undergraduate Scholarships | Download Here |
| Masters Scholarships | Download Here |
| PhD Scholarships | Download Here |
| Online Application | Apply Here |
Indian Government Scholarships for Sri Lankan Students (Degrees, Masters & PhD) – 2025