I. NUMBER OF NOMINATIONS TO BE SENT: Four (04) IL LE\aEL OF COURSE: Postgraduate

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1 9 // No. F ES.4 Government oflndia Ministry of Human Resource Development Department of Higher Education ES.4 Section *****{<*+ GO\'ERNMENT OF SRI LANKA PR.ESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIPS FOR FOREIGNSTTIDENTS FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR-20I4-I5 Last Date: 30th September,2014. l. On line applications are invited from indian nationals, though MHRD's website for nominations for the award of Scholarships in Sri Lanka tenable from Decemtrer 2014lor Postsraduate studies at Universities in Sri Lanka. I. NUMBER OF NOMINATIONS TO BE SENT: Four (04) IL LE\aEL OF COURSE: Postgraduate SUBJECT FIELDS: l. MSc in Molecular Life Science 2. MSc in Environmental Management 3. MSc in Agriculture and 4. Master of Business Administration (MBA) TENURE OF AWARDS : Two year Degree Programme III. ELIGIBILITY ( 1) Applicants should possess a first class degree from a recognized university with good academic merit to enroll a master degree with minimum 607o marks. (2) Age: Be less than 45 years of age on ENGLISHLANGUASEPROFICIENCY English is the medium of instmction. Accordingly, an applicant whose previous education has not been conducted in English has to demonstrate a good command ofenglish sufficient to meet the demands of classroom instructions, written assignments and pafticipation in tutorials and discussions. Therefore, applicants must provide evidence of proficiency in English i.e for Masters the required marks should be minimum score of 550 on TOEFL or 6.5 on IELTS. 3. I. ii. III. Provide tjition and registration free ofcharge. Visa lor studies free ofcharge. During the stlrdy period, a monthly living allowance of Rs. 30,000/- will be paid. IV. One-off settlement allowance of Rs.10,000/-. V. Reimbursement of cost of air fare (economy class) to come to Sri Lanka and retum his/her country after studies. VI. Accommodation: it is expected that the scholarship recipient will meet the expenditure for food and accommodation with the monthly allowance'of Rs. 30,000/- (The relevant university/higher educational institute will assist in fi nding suitable accommodation). VII. Once admitted to a course of study the course/university will not be accepted. requests for change of the i:.

2 lt' VIII. x. Medical Cover: Medical benefits will be provided free oi. charge govemment hospitals other than dental related diseases. Scholarship holder should submit_ a health certificate issuea Uy a government hospital of his/her country as per the attached fomat. ' x. Every student is required to undergo HIV/AIDS test within a month after xi' arrival. Sch,olaiship holder is required to maintain a satisfactory performance of his'4rer studies untir graduation and if not, scholarship J"" u. i""ri""tj XiI. In case the scholarship holdei cannot complete the course during the prescribed period due to reasons of ill liealth or otherun;";fr;i; circumstances. considerarions wi, be given to exlend the schorarshin bv a maximum ofone year on the recommendation ofthe university. XIIL The rules and regulations. imposed by "u"t, uniu".rity fo,. the university students will also apply to the scholarship holders. 4, Documents to be uploaded: i. Birth Certificate ii. Of{icial evidence ofany name change Data page iii. of applicanis passport iv. Graduation v. Academic transcripts for postgraduate students vi. Medical Certificate 5. Instructions: vii. Security Vetting viii. Two Referee reports for postgraduate students (preferred from. appricant's current employer/former lecturer/academic supervisor) l. Candidates who have.already been abroad for study/training/specialization either on scholarship or on their_own for a period.*".ai"g ",.."nths are eligibre to apply only if they have been in India for aireast two ""rr"ir,i". y"u., ut". r"?u-ing lrom abroad as on A candidate may apply for only one subject ofhis/her choice 3. Nomination of a candidate by Govemment of India does not guarantee final selection or placement. The Govemment of Sri I,anka will rnut" it, o*n selection out of overall nominees recommended Uy att ttre parricif"i"f ""rroi", i, the programme 4. Applicatio,n -must be accompanied by copies of certificates regarding date of birth, diplomas, degrees, mark sheets in;..p:;i;i uti"'it " "*u.inution passed alongrvith experience..nifi"ul:,..,t -!-n]ofm;n1 tif ""VJ- ""0 one copy of recenrly taken passpoft size photograph with signature 1to be pastid "" "ppil""r-# f;;. -'-, In case ofcandidates quali$,ing fiom Universities, where grades are awarded, i the candidates are required to furnish exact percentaje' oi,n*t, and conversion indicate lormula. the 6. Candidates will be iexpected to have some knowledge of donor India country and of the 7. It is very important that leave ofabsence. successful, they will be granred sufficie

3 Applications ofcandidates who are abroad will not be considered. Candidates who do not possess the requisite qualifications need not apply. by Foreign Govemment, applications 18. Canvassing in any form will be a disqualification.

4 FORMAT OF APPLICATION Name ofthe Scholarship Scheme: Government ofsri Lanka Presidential Scholarships for Foreign Students 2. Country for which applying: Sri Lanka /1 Level ofcourse:. :, Subject (indicate one ofthe subjects given in the advertisement): i Name of the c,andidate Sh.iSmt./Km. ffi (in Block letters) Full mailing address with Pin Code and Telephone Number. if any Full name of Father/A4other/Guardian... :,t :. r. l E: Mail Address:.]..':.:1..ij:r-..-1 i:sex..':.,,, 'Male ll rmarital status: Nafionality: Female Date of birth: Y I M M D D Date of passing Maximum marks and,;. marks secured f,or the entire, degree /tls" Percentage of marks obtained and position if any, (No rounding off) Subjects taken Have you cleared IELTS/TOEFL/GMAT I If so, give score (c) GMAT (a) IELTS (b) TOEFL

5 10. Details of Professional,{Practical Training : Research Experience: No. of papers published: Previous Employment (Period, Designation, Employer): 11. (a) (b) Are you employed? Yesll No L--.1 In case you are employed then give the nature of the present employment wiih name and date of appointment/designation and the name and address ofthe emoloyer : t2. Have vou been abroad'.'lf so give fullparticulars of I Country/Countries visited: II Period of stay (give details): III Date, Month and Year of retum to India: lv Purpose ol visit: 13. Name and address of two persons who are familiar with your work (preferred from applicant's current employer/ former lecturerl academic supervisor): 14. Proposed programme of study/research-/training specifying details. 15. I The work at present engaged in: II m IV V Preferred institutions in Sri Lanka (Three) What factors led you to choose to above institutions Future plans/proposals after the study/research,/training and its prospectus What are the benefits to your home country lo. Have you been recerved any o Ffer letter forjoining research./adm ission. ifyes, you must upload supporting documcnts: 17. Have you received any academic awards/credential such as Gold Medal, National Awards etc. ifyes, mention the name of arvard and upload the supporting documents: ENCLOSURES TO BE T]PLOADED Proofofage. Educational Qualifi cation University/College Transcript Copy of the personal page ofapplicant's passport No Objection Certificate from Employer (in case ofemployed persons) 18. DECLARATION. )',... I cerli[' that foregoing information is correct and coinplete to the best of my knowledge and nolhing has bpen concealed/distorted. I understand that if at any time I alri found to have concealed/distoited any material information, my selection shall be liable to summary lermination without notice and compensation.. Place : Date : Signature of the Candidate