University Students Appreciate assistance from India

Appreciating the special financial assistance scheme of the Government of India, one of the selected students from the Department of Geography, University of Jaffna, said: “The monthly grant has been extremely useful in alleviating financial stress and allowing me to focus more on my studies.

“The financial assistance has enabled me to maintain consistent attendance and concentrate on my coursework without the added burden of financial constraints.

“It has significantly contributed to my academic performance and overall well-being.”

In another testimonial, a student from the Department of Political Science, University of Jaffna said: “This help is beneficial.

“It was found to be able to cover the cost of monthly education. This grant helped me purchase books for my education, expenses like photocopying and printing, and food needs.”

Another student pursuing Cultural Tourism in the Faculty of Arts appreciated the assistance in enabling fieldwork and research.

This year, these students were selected for the special financial assistance scheme launched by the Government of India, which included 100 students from economically weaker families at the University of Jaffna and 100 from economically weaker families at Eastern University.

This scheme, which offers monthly grant assistance for a whole year, is one of the several scholarship schemes provided by the government of India.

India offers about 710 scholarship slots annually to Sri Lankan students, of which over 200 are fully funded, covering full tuition, a monthly sustenance allowance, grants for books and stationery, accommodation, and travel expenses.

The scholarships cover undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral studies in diverse fields ranging from Engineering to Humanities, Science, Agriculture, and Traditional Medicine.