COLOMBO: The High Commission of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan in Sri Lanka has invited applications for awarding Jinnah Scholarship to deserving Sri Lankan students.
The government of Pakistan is awarding the Jinnah Educational Scholarships since 2005 and so far over 1,500 Sri Lankan students have benefited from this scheme. During the past 11, years approximately Rs 43 million worth of scholarships have been awarded for promoting the Sri Lankan youth and the education sector in Sri Lanka. The scholarships are awarded on the basis of a strict criteria involving merit and need for financial assistance.
Under this programme, each successful student receives stipend of Sril Lankan Rs 24,000 as financial assistance per year. Last year, the government of Pakistan awarded over Rs 3.67 million worth of educational scholarships to 154 bright Sri Lankan O/A level students under Jinnah Educational Scholarship programme. The application forms may be collected from the high commission’s office in Sri Lanka. The forms can also be downloaded from the official website of the High Commission. Last date for receipt of applications is May 31st.
