High Commission of India
Colombo
PRESS RELEASE
Scholarship for studying Hindi in India for the Academic Session 2025-26
The Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India is offering scholarships to Sri Lankan nationals to study Hindi at the Kendriya Hindi Sansthan (Central Institute of Hindi), Agra, for the academic session 2025-2026. The scheme is a fully funded scholarship wherein selected candidates will be provided return airfare, stipend, hostel accommodation and an annual book grant.
2. All students in the age group of 21-45 years (as on 01.04.2025) and who have studied Hindi at the beginner/intermediate level are eligible to apply. Further details regarding the scheme are available on https://www.hcicolombo.gov.in/section/news/. Eligible students from Sri Lanka are requested to appear for an interview with the duly filled application forms at the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre (Indian Cultural Centre), 16/2, Gregory’s Road, Colombo 07 on 27 February 2025 between 10.00 am to 1.00 pm.
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Colombo
30 January 2025