News

India offers scholarships for children of Sri Lanka’s estate community

02 Dec, 2019

India today invited applications from the children of estate workers, for award of scholarships by the Ceylon Estate Workers? Education Trust (CEWET).

These scholarships are available for G.C.E. Advanced Level, Undergraduate courses and for students undergoing Vocational/Technical education in any other Government Technical Colleges in Sri Lanka.

Students who have passed G.C.E. Ordinary Level (with minimum 6 credit passes) or Advanced Level examination and below 25 years of age are eligible to apply for this scholarship.

The completed applications forms must be accompanied by photocopies of birth certificate, result sheet of G.C.E ?O? Level or ?A? Level, latest salary slip of parents and Estate Superintendent?s certificate regarding parent?s occupation.

Application forms could be downloaded at the High Commission of India, Colombo website www.hcicolombo.gov.in

Application forms could also be obtained from ? the High Commission ? of India, 36-38, Galle Road, Colombo-03 and the Assistant High Commission of India, No.31, Rajaphilla Mawatha, Kandy.

Duly completed forms should reach the Honorary Secretary, CEWET? c/o High Commission of India, P.O. Box 882, Colombo-03 on or before? 27th December, 2019.

Recommended For You

Categories

 

 

 

 

Legal

Picture of the author

Colombo Gazette is a leading news and entertainment website, covering stories related to Sri Lanka. The content consists of text based news, photos and videos and is linked to social media websites including Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, to provide a wider coverage for its stories.

Copyright © 2026 Colombo Gazette. All rights reserved.

social icon
social icon
social icon
social icon
social icon