Scholarship Notice 2014-15

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GRANTING 100 UNDERGRADUATE AND POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS UNDER GOVERNMENT OF SRI LANKA PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIPSPROGRAM FOR FOREIGN

SUDNETS – 2014/15

Government of Sri Lanka Presidential Scholarships Program for Foreign Students implemented by the Ministry of Higher Education has been in operation for three years and provides 100 undergraduate and postgraduate scholarships annually to foreign students from identified countries. It is hoped that this would bring about stronger educational and cultural ties with friendly nations. This scholarship scheme offers international students a chance to enroll themselves in either undergraduate or postgraduate programs conducted by some state universities in Sri Lanka. We are sure that the scholarship winners will be exposed to an environment with academic excellence, culture of hospitality in Asian setting and enticing climatic conditions.

STUDY PROGRAMS

01. Buddhist & Pali University of Sri Lanka

Undergraduate Degree Programs

Faculty Degree Program Duration

(Years) Eligibility Requirements

Faculty of Buddhist

Studies BA General degree 3 G.C.E. A/L (Sri Lanka/London)

examination or any other

equivalent examination (English as

a subject) Faculty of Language

Studies BASpecialdegree 4

02. University of Colombo



(Years) Required Subject Combination

Arts BAin English

4

G.C.E. A/L (Sri Lanka/London) examination or any

other equivalent examination in relevant stream

2

Law Bachelors of Law 4

Any three subjects from

Accounting/Geography/Business Statics/Logic and

Scientific Method /Physics / Communication and

Media Studies/Elements of Political Science

/Biology/History/Chemistry/Mathematics/Combined

Mathematics/Information and Communication

Technology/ Agricultural Science/Higher

Mathematics/Business Studies/Economics.

Science

BSc in Biological

Science 3 Biology; Chemistry and Agricultural Science/Higher

Mathematics/Mathematics/Combined

Mathematics/Physics BSc in Biological

Science (Special ) 4

BSc in Physical Science 3 Combined Mathematics / Higher Mathematics ;

Chemistry /Physics and Agricultural Science/Biology BSc in Physical Science

(Special) 4

BSc in Molecular

Biology and

Biochemistry

3

Biology; Chemistry; Physics

BSc in Molecular

Biology and

Biochemistry (Special)

4

Management

BBA (Special)

4

Business Studies, Economics and Accounting or at

least two subjects and the third subject from

Agricultural Science / German / Elements of Political

Science /Logic and Scientific Method/Information

and Communication Technology /

Geography/Combined Mathematics / English/French

/ Business Statics/History / Physics

BBA in

Finance(Special)

BBA in HRM(Special)

BBA in

Marketing(Special)

BBA in

Accounting(Special)

BBA in Business

Economics(Special)

3

BBA in International

Business(Special)

BBA in Management

and Organizational

Studies(Special)

Postgraduate Degree Programs

2.1 Institute of Bio Chemistry, Molecular Biology and Bio Technology

Degree Program Duration


MSc in Molecular Life Sciences 2

Graduated in Biological / Medical / Dental /

Veterinary / Agricultural Sciences

(in addition Students should pass the selection

test conducted by IBMBB )

03. Eastern University of Sri Lanka




Management and

Finance

BBA in Marketing and

Management (Special)

4

Business Studies, Economics and

Accounting or at least two subjects

and the third subject from Agricultural

Science / German / Elements of

Political Science /Logic and Scientific

Method/Information and

Communication Technology /

Geography/Combined Mathematics /

English/French / Business

Statics/History / Physics

BBA in HRM(Special)

B Com in Accounting and

Finance (Special)

4




Science MSc in Science Education 1.5

Bachelors’ degree in Science

(Biological or Physical Science)

with Postgraduate Diploma in

Education or;



with Class

or;



with 3 years teaching

experience in Science

04. University of Jaffna




Engineering BSc Engineering 4

Chemistry; Combined Mathematics;

Physics

Agriculture BSc in Agriculture 4

Chemistry; Physics and Biology or

Chemistry; Physics /Mathematics;

Biology/ Agricultural Science or

Chemistry; Biology ; Agricultural

Science / Mathematics

5

Science

BSc in Biological Science

3

Chemistry; Botany /Zoology;

Biochemistry /Computer Studies;

Microbiology

Or

Chemistry ;Zoology; Botany/

Molecular Biology & Plant

Biotechnology

BSc in Biological Science

(Special) 4

BSc in Computer Science

4

At least Credit Pass (C) in Combined

Mathematics / Physics / Higher

Mathematics and Passes in two

subjects in Combined

Mathematics/Physics/Information &

Communication Technology/Higher

Mathematics/Chemistry/Mathematic

s

Management Studies

& Commerce

BBA Accounting (special)

4



and the third subject from

Agricultural Science / German /

Elements of Political Science /Logic

and Scientific Method/Information





B Com (Special)

BBA Financial Management

(Special)

BBA HRM (Special)

BBA Marketing (special)

Business Administration (BBA)

Arts

BA in Translation (Special)

4

G.C.E. A/L (Sri Lanka/London)

examination or any other equivalent

examination in relevant stream in

addition candidate should have

passed an Aptitude Test on specific

language proficiency which will be

jointly conducted by the university.

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Postgraduate Diploma/Masters

in Teaching English as a Second

Language

2

1. Four year Bachelor’s degree in English and /or English Language Teaching

2. Four year Bachelor’s degree with English as a subject and at least two year experience in English Language Teaching

3. Bachelor’s degree in the English

medium and at least 3 year experience in English Language Teaching

4.1 Vavunia Campus




Applied

Sciences

BSc in Environmental

Science

3

Biology; Chemistry and Agricultural

Science/Combined Mathematics /Higher

Mathematics / Physics/Mathematics

BSc in Information &

Communication

Technology


Science(Special)

4*

BSc in Information &

Communication

Technology(special)

BSc in Applied 3

7

Mathematics &Computing Combined Mathematics/Higher

Mathematics; Chemistry/Physics &

Agricultural Science/Information &

Communication Technology/Biology

BSc in Computer Science 4*

Business

Studies

Business

Management(BBA) 3


Accounting or at least two subjects and

the third subject from Agricultural Science /

German / Elements of Political Science

/Logic and Scientific Method/Information



English/French / Business Statics/History /

Physics

Business

Management(BBA) 4*

*A candidate should obtain a GPA of not less than 2.7 in the subject of specialization in the 1st& 2nd of

study and obtain grades of C or better in all course units

05. University of Kelaniya



(Years)

Required Subject Combination

/Eligibility Requirements

Arts

Bachelors of Arts (Peace &

Conflict Resolution) 3

Pass in three subjects from any

stream

BA in Translation (Special) 4



equivalent examination in relevant

stream in addition candidate should

have passed an

Aptitude Test on specific language

proficiency which will be jointly

conducted by the university.

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Social

Sciences

BA in Library & Information

Sciences

3




stream

Humanities

BA in Teaching English as a

Second Language 3

“A” pass in English at



equivalent examination

BA General degree – German

as a subject 3 G.C.E. A/L (Sri Lanka/London)



stream BA in German Studies

(Special) 4

BA General degree – French

as a subject

3

“A” pass in French at



equivalent examination BA in French Studies (Special) 4

BA in Linguistics

4




stream

BA in Western Classical

Culture

BA in Pali & Buddhist Studies

(General)

BA in Pali & Buddhist Studies

(Special) 5

9

Economics BA in International Studies 4


examination or any other equivalent

examination in relevant stream

Commerce

and

Management

Studies

BBM Accountancy( Special)

4








Geography/Combined Mathematics

/ English/French / Business


BBM Marketing( Special)

BBM Finance( Special)

BBM HR(Special)

B.Com (Special)

B.Com Business Technology(

Special)

BSc in Management &

Information Technology

3

At least a Credit (C) pass in Higher

Mathematics /Combined

Mathematics / Mathematics/Physics

BSc in Management &

Information

Technology(Special)

4

Science

BSc in Software Engineering

(Special)

4

At least “S” Grade in Combined

Mathematics: Physics and Chemistry

/Higher Mathematics/Information &

Communication Technology.


Conservation and

Management

3 Biology; Chemistry and

Physics/Agricultural

Science/Combined

Mathematics/Mathematics


Conservation and

Management(Special)

4

Chemistry; Botany /Zoology;

Biochemistry /Computer Studies;

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BSc in Biological

Science(Special)

4

Microbiology

Or

Chemistry ;Zoology; Botany/

Molecular Biology & Plant

Biotechnology

5.1 Postgraduate Institute of Pali and Buddhist Studies

06. University of Moratuwa




Faculty of

Engineering

BSc Engineering 4

Physics; Chemistry; Combined

Mathematics BSc Transport& Logistics

Management

Faculty of BSc in Quantity Surveying 4 At least one subject from Combined

Mathematics /Higher Mathematics and


(Years)

Eligibility Requirements

MA in Buddhist

Studies 1

A degree specializing in any one of the following subjects:

Buddhist Philosophy, Buddhist Culture, Philosophy,

Psychology, Pali, Sanskrit ,Sinhala, or a general degree with

any one of the above subjects except Sinhala

MPhil in Buddhist

Studies 2

A First or Second class (upper division) in an honours or a

special degree in any one of the following areas of study:

Buddhist Philosophy, Buddhist Culture, Pali, Sanskrit,

Philosophy

PhD in Buddhist

Studies 3 MPhil in an appropriate area of study

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Architecture the other subjects from the Accounting /

Economics /Business Statistics /Business

Studies /Physics / Chemistry/Information

& Communication Technology

BSc in Town & Country

Planning

4

At least two subject from Accounting

Agricultural Science/Biology/Business

studies / Business Statistics/Chemistry /

Combined Mathematics /Economics /

Element of Political Science/

Geography/Higher Mathematics/Logic &

Scientific method/Mathematics /

Physics/Information & Communication

Technology

BSc in Facilities Management

4

Combined Mathematics or Accounting and

in two subject from Business Statistics /

Higher Mathematics /Information &

Communication

Technology/Physics/Chemistry/Business

Studies/Economics

Bachelors of Architecture 5

At least one subject from the Art /

Geography /Higher Mathematics

/Combined Mathematics /Chemistry /

Biology/Physics

Faculty of

Information

Technology

BSc in Information

Technology & Management 4

At least a Credit (C) pass in Higher

Mathematics/Combined Mathematics /

Mathematics/Physics

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07. Open University of Sri Lanka

7.1 Postgraduate Institute of English



Graduate

Studies

Master of Science in

Environmental Management

01

1. Graduated in Science/Agriculture/

or Social Sciences based disciplines from a recognized university

or

2. Graduates in a stream related to Environmental Sciences (in addition Students should pass the Aptitude Test & interview conducted by the university)

08. University of Peradeniya



(Years)

Required Subject Combination /Eligibility

Requirements

Engineering BSc in Engineering 4

Chemistry; Combined Mathematics ;Physics

Arts BAin English

4

G.C.E. A/L (Sri Lanka/London) examination or any other

equivalent examination in relevant stream

13

Law Bachelors of Law 4

Any three subjects from

Accounting/Geography/Business Statics/Logic and

Scientific Method /Physics /Communication and Media

Studies/Elements of Political Science

/Biology/History/Chemistry/Mathematics/Combined

Mathematics/Information and Communication

Technology/ Agricultural Science/Higher

Mathematics/Business Studies/Economics

Management

BBA in Operations


4

Business Studies, Economics and Accounting or at least

two subjects and the third subject from Agricultural

Science / German / Elements of Political Science /Logic

and Scientific Method/Information and Communication

Technology / Geography/Combined Mathematics /

English/French / Business Statics/History / Physics

BBA in Finance and

Management(Special)

BBA in Marketing

(Special)

BBA in HRM (Special)

Agricultural

BSc in Agricultural

Technology and

Management(Special)

4


Chemistry, Physics/Mathematics ;Biology /Agricultural

Science or

Chemistry; Biology; Agricultural Science/Mathematics

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BSc in Food Science

and

Technology(Special)

4

Chemistry; Physics and Biology

BSc in Animal Science

and Fisheries(Special)

4 Chemistry; Biology and Physics or Agricultural Science

Science BSc in Radiography 3

Physics; Chemistry; Biology

Science

BSc in Biological

Science 3 Biology; Chemistry and Agricultural Science/Higher

Mathematics/Mathematics/Combined

Mathematics/Physics BSc in Biological

Science(Special) 4


& Fisheries

4 Chemistry; Biology & Physics/Agricultural Science

09. Rajarata University of Sri Lanka




Applied

Sciences

BSc in Health Promotion

3

Biology; Chemistry and

Agricultural Science/Combined

Mathematics /Higher

Mathematics /

Physics/Mathematics

BSc in Health Promotion

(special) 4

BSc in Applied Sciences

3

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BSc in Applied Sciences (Special)

4

BSc in Applied Biology(special) 4

BSc in Physical Science 3 Combined Mathematics/Higher

Mathematics; Chemistry/Physics

&

Agricultural Science/Information

& Communication

Technology/Biology

BSc in Physical Science(Special)

4

Agriculture BSc in Agriculture 4


Chemistry; Physics

/Mathematics; Biology/

Agricultural Science or



Management

Studies

BSc in Tourism & Hospitality


4

Any three Subjects in the

Biological Science and Physical

Science Streams & at least one of

the

Economics/Geography/Business

Studies & and any two subjects in

the Arts stream.

BSc in Business Management

(Special)


Accounting or at least two

subjects and the third subject

from Agricultural Science /

German / Elements of Political

Science /Logic and Scientific



Geography/Combined

Mathematics / English/French /

Business Statics/History / Physics

BSc in Accountancy

&Finance(Special)

BSc in Business Information

Technology(Special)

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10. University of Ruhuna




Engineering BSc Engineering

4 Chemistry; Physics; Combined

Mathematics

Science

BSc in Biological Science 3

Chemistry; Botany / Zoology / Physics BSc in Biological

Science(Special) 4

BSc in Physical Science 3

Combined Mathematics / Higher

Mathematics ; Chemistry /Physics and

Agricultural Science/Biology

BScin Computer Science

4

At least Credit Pass (C) in Combined

Mathematics / Physics / Higher

Mathematics and Passes in two

subjects in Combined

Mathematics/Physics/Information &

Communication Technology/Higher

Mathematics/Chemistry/Mathematic

Fisheries & Marine

Science and

Technology

BSc in Fisheries &

Marine Sciences

4

Biology; Chemistry; Physics

Agriculture

BSc in Agricultural

Resource Management

&Technology

4


Chemistry; Physics /Mathematics ;

Biology/Agricultural Science or

Chemistry; Biology; Agricultural

Science/Mathematics

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BSc in Agric Business

Management


Physics/Agricultural Science/ Food

Technology/Bio Resource

Technology/Agro Technology BSc in Green Technology

Management and

Finance

BBA in HRM (Special)

4











BBA in Accounting and

Finance (special)

BBAin Marketing





Medicine MSc in Human Genetics

2

1. Four year Bachelor’s degree (with a First or Second class) in a relevant field

2. Competence in English Engineering

PhD (in Civil Engineering

specialty area)

3

Agriculture

MSc in Agricultural

Economics and Resource

Management (MSc AgERM)

2 years

with

research

1. Graduated from a reputed institution at

least with lower second class honors

2.Adequate English knowledge Diploma in Agribusiness

Management (DABM) 1

Master of Agribusiness 2 years

with

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Management (MABM) research

Master of Agriculture

Economics and

Development (MAED)

1 year with

directed

study

MSc in Crop Production

Technology 2

1.First degree in Agriculture/Biological

Sciences or any other relevant field from a

recognized University/Institution

2.Adequate English knowledge

MPhil 2 1. Four year Bachelor’s degree (with a

First or Second class) in a relevant field

2.Competence in English PhD 3

Science

MPhil 2 1. Four year Bachelor’s degree (with a

First or Second class) in a relevant field

2.Competence in English PhD 3

11. Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka


Faculty Programs Duration

(Years)

Required Subject

Combination

Management Studies

BSc in Hospitality Management

4

Business Studies, Economics

and Accounting or at least

two subjects and the third

subject from Agricultural

Science / German / Elements

of Political Science /Logic and

Scientific Method/Information

and Communication

Technology /

BSc in Tourism

Management(Special)

BSc in Eco Business

Management(Special)

BSc in Banking &

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Insurance(Special) Geography/Combined

Mathematics / English/French

/ Business Statics/History /

Physics

BSc in Financial

Management(Special)

BSc in Marketing

Management(Special)

BSc in Business

Management(Special)

Applied Sciences

BSc (Applied Sciences) in Physical

Sciences

3

Combined

Mathematics/Higher

Mathematics;

Chemistry/Physics &

Agricultural

Science/Information &

Communication

Technology/Biology

BSc (Applied Sciences) special

degree in Chemical Technology

4

BSc in Applied Physics (Special)

4

BSc (Applied Sciences) special in

Environmental Sciences and

Natural Resources Management

4


Agricultural

Science/Combined

Mathematics /Higher

Mathematics

/Physics/Mathematics

BSc (Applied Sciences) in

Environmental Sciences and

Natural Resources Management

3

BSc in Physical Education

4

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BSc(Applied Sciences) in

Computing Science and

Technology

4

Combined

Mathematics/Higher

Mathematics;

Chemistry/Physics &

Agricultural

Science/Information

&Communication

Technology/Biology

BSC (Special) Degree in Food

Science and Technology 4

Chemistry ;Physics and Biology

Agricultural Sciences BSc in Agricultural 4

Chemistry; Physics and Biology

or

Chemistry; Physics



Chemistry; Biology ;

Agricultural Science /

Mathematics

Geomatics BSc in Surveying Sciences 4



equivalent examination

(Mathematics & Physics as

subjects or equivalent)

Social Sciences &

Languages

BA in Languages

4



equivalent examination in

relevant stream

BA in Social Sciences

BA in Economics

BA in Statistics

Arts

BA in Translation (Special)

4



equivalent examination in

relevant stream in addition

candidate should have passed

an

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12. South Eastern University of Sri Lanka



(Years)

Required Subject Combination /Eligibility

Requirements

Engineering BSc in Engineering 4 Chemistry; Physics; Combined Mathematics

Arts &

Culture

BA in English

3

G.C.E. A/L (Sri Lanka/London) examination

or any other equivalent examination in

relevant stream

BA in Economics 4

BA in Geography

Islamic

Studies &

Arabic

Language

BA general degree 3 Islam or Islamic Studies and any two

subjects

And

Arabic Language and any two subjects

BA special degree

4

Management

& Commerce

Bachelor of Business

Administration(BBA)

4


Accounting or at least two subjects and

the third subject from Agricultural Science /

German / Elements of Political Science

/Logic and Scientific Method/Information



English/French / Business Statics/History /

Physics

BCom (Special)

Applied BSc General in Physical 3 Combined Mathematics/Higher

Aptitude Test on specific

language proficiency which

will be jointly conducted by

the university.

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Sciences Sciences Mathematics; Chemistry/Physics &

Agricultural Science/Information &

Communication Technology/Biology

BSc in Biological Sciences

Biology; Chemistry and Agricultural

Science/Combined Mathematics /Higher

Mathematics / Physics/Mathematics

BSc in Chemistry

4

BSc in Applied Biology


BSc in Applied Statistics

BSc(joint major) in

Mathematics & Applied

Statistics




Management

& Commerce

Master of Business

Administration 2

A degree (special) with a class in Business

Administration/Commerce/Management/Social

Sciences or Engineering/Natural Sciences/

Medicine or Information Technology from a

recognized university; or;

A degree (special) in Business Administration

/Commerce/Management/Social Sciences or

Engineering/Natural Sciences/ Medicine or

Information Technology from a recognized

university with a minimum of 1 yr post qualifying

professional experience or;

A degree with a class in Business Administration /

Commerce/Management or in Social Sciences

from a recognized university with a minimum of

1 yr post qualifying professional experience

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13. University of Sri Jayewardenepura



(Years)

Required Subject Combination

/Eligibility Requirements

Arts Bachelors Of Arts of Pali and

Buddhist Philosophy 3




stream

Applied

Sciences BSc in Food Science & Technology 4

Chemistry ;Physics and Biology

Management

Studies &

Commerce

BSc in Accounting (Special)

4









Geography/Combined



BSc in Business

Administration(Special)

BSc in Business

Administration(Special)

BSc in (Business Economics)

Bachelor of Commerce(Special)

BSc in Estate Management and

Valuation(Special)

BSc in Finance(Special)

BSc in HRM (Special)

BSc in Operations & Technology

Management(Special)

BSc in Marketing

Management(Special)

BSc in Public Management(Special)

BSc in Entrepreneurship(Special)

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BSc in Business Information Systems

(Special)

Accounting/Economics/Business

studies/Business Statistics

Science BSc in Biological Science (Special) 4

Chemistry/Zoology/Physics/Plant

Biology/Plant Biotechnology/Micro

Bio Logy/Forestry & Environmental

Science/ Aquatic Science




Graduate

Studies

PhD by Research in

Pali/Buddhist Studies 3

1. B.A Special degree in relevant discipline with First Class

2. MA/MPhil degree in relevant discipline

13.1 Postgraduate Institute of Management



Master of Business

Administration 2

Bachelors degree or equivalent and 03 years of

executive management experience

14. Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka




Animal

Science &

Export


4


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Agriculture BSc in Export Agriculture

Agricultural

Science/Mathematics/Combined

Mathematics/Higher

Mathematics/Physics

BSc in Tea Technology & Value

Addition

BSc Aquatic Resources&

Technology

BSc in Palm & Latex Technology

Science

&Technology

BSc in Science & Technology

4


Combined Mathematics/Higher

Mathematics / Physics


&Technology

BSc in Industrial Information

Technology

Mineral Resources &

Technology

Management

Entrepreneurships &

Management

4









Geography/Combined


Business Statics/History /

Physics

Hospitality, Tourism & Event

Management

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15. Wayamba University of Sri Lanka




Sciences

BSc in Food Sciences &

Nutrition (Special)

4


Chemistry; Physics





BSc in Food Production &

Technology

Management(Special)

Agriculture BSc in Agriculture

Applied

Sciences

BSc in Physical Science 3

Combined Mathematics/Higher

Mathematics; Chemistry/Physics

&

Agricultural Science/Information

& Communication

Technology/Biology

BSc in Physical Science(Special) 4

Management

Studies

Bsc in Insurance & Valuation

(Special)

4









Geography/Combined



BSc in Business

Management(Special)

BSc in Accountancy &Business

Finance (Special)

BSc in Banking and Business

Finance (Special)

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Business

Studies &

Finance

Master of Business

Administration 2

A degree or equivalent

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General Information

Applications are invited from eligible students for the award of undergraduate and postgraduate scholarships offered by the Ministry of Higher Education, Sri Lanka under the Government of Sri Lanka Presidential Scholarships for Foreign Students for the academic year 2014/15 and the courses are to commence in December 2014 .Since this is a government to government scholarship program, candidates should apply for this scholarship with the recommendation of the government scholarship nominating agency (Ministry / Institution) of the respective country.

Scholarships are open for courses of studies other than Medical & Dental Sciences

Candidates can request for more than one course for securing chances to win a

scholarship identifying their preferences as places are limited in some fields.

There may be instances where requested courses 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.

Application form can be downloaded from the Ministry of Higher Education web site: www.mohe.gov.lk [1] General Eligibility Requirements 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).

Undergraduate Applicants

I. Candidates with impressive results of an examination deemed equivalent to G.C.E. (Advance Level) Examination of Sri Lanka are eligible to apply for admission to universitiesin Sri Lanka.

http://www.mohe.gov.lk/

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i. 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 conducted in Sri Lanka or the G.C.E. A/L examination of University of London or qualifications required for admission to a university in their own country to follow an undergraduate course of study leading to a Bachelor degree.

ii. Applicants should ensure that all required passes should be obtained in one and the same sitting under a recognized Board of Examination.

II. Age : Be less than 25 years of age on 15.10.2014

Postgraduate Applicants

I. Applicants should possess a first degree from a recognized university with good academic merit to enroll a Masters degree and for PhDstudies, Master/MPhil degree is required in addition to the first degree.

II. Age : Be less than 45 years of age on 15.10.2014 [2]English Language Proficiency

English is the medium of instruction. Accordingly, an applicant whose previous education has

not been conducted in English has to demonstrate a good command of English sufficient to

meet the demands of classroom instructions, written assignments and participation in

tutorials and discussions. Therefore, applicants must provide evidence of proficiency in English

i.e a minimum score of 525 on TOEFL or 6.0 on IELTS for undergraduate studies. For Masters or

PhD, the required marks should be a minimum score of 550 on TOEFL or 6.5 on IELTS.

[3]Scholarship Benefits &Terms and Conditions

I. Provide tuitionand registrationfree of charge.

II. Visa for studies free of charge.

III. During the study period, a monthlyliving allowance of Rs.30, 000/- will be paid.

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IV. One-off settlement allowance of Rs. 10,000/-.

V. Reimbursement of cost of air fare (economy class) to come to Sri Lanka and return

his/her country after studies.

VI. Accommodation: It is expected that the scholarship recipient will meet the expenditure

forfood and accommodation with the monthly allowance of Rs.30,000/- (The relevant

university/higher educational institute will assist in finding suitable accommodation).

VII. Once admitted to a course of study the requests for change of the course/university will

not be accepted.

VIII. Medical Cover: Medical benefits will be providedfree of charge at government hospitals

other than dental related diseases.

IX. Scholarship holder should submit a health certificate issued by a governmenthospital of

his/her country as per the attached format.

X. Every student is required to undergo HIV/AIDS test within a month after arrival.

XI. Scholarship holder is required to maintain a satisfactory performance of his/her studies

until graduation and if not, scholarship can be terminated before the completion of the

full period.

XII. 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.

XIII. The rules and regulations imposed by each university for the university students will also

apply to the scholarship holders.

[4] How to apply

I. Each applicant should submit dully perfected 04 sets of applications (one original) along

with all required documents to his/her government nominating agency.

II. Each application should be recommended by the government nominating agency by

filling out the section 09 B of the application

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III. The government nominating agency of the applicant should submit the applications

with their recommendation to the Sri Lankan mission in his/her country for forwarding

the same to the Ministry of Higher Education, Sri Lanka. In case a Sri Lankan mission is

not present in his /her country, the government nominating agency can forward the

applications directly.

IV. Required documents:

i. Certified copy of Birth Certificate

ii. Certified copy of official evidence of any name change

iii. Certified copy of the data page of applicant’s passport

iv. Certified copies of the graduation/post-graduation certificates

v. Certified copies of the academic transcripts as given below

G.C.E A/L and G.C.E O/L transcripts or their equivalent

- for undergraduate students

Graduation and post-graduation transcripts

- for postgraduate students

vi. Medical Certificate

vii. Security Vetting

viii. Two Referee reports for postgraduate students (preferred from applicant’s

current employer/former lecturer/academic supervisor)

ix. Research proposal – for PhD/MPhil applicants

Note: Certified English translation must be provided for all documents that are not in

English

(Certificates, testimonials, and transcripts)

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[5] Submission of Applications

Applicationswith the recommendation of the government nominating agency should be submitted to the address given below by 15.10.2014 following procedure explained at (4) above. Applications received from other means and the late applications will not be considered.

Secretary, Ministry of Higher Education, No : 18, Ward Place,

Colombo 07, Sri Lanka.

Secretary Ministry of Higher Education Sri Lanka

Documents

Scholarship Notice 2014-15