High Commission of India
Colombo

PRESS RELEASE

Scholarship for studying Hindi in India for the Academic Session 2026-27

    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 2026-2027. The scheme is a fully funded scholarship wherein selected candidates will be provided return airfare, stipend, hostel accommodation and an annual book grant.

2. 2. All students in the age group of 19-45 years (as on 01.04.2026) 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/.
   
   
3. 3. 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 9th March 2026 between 10.00 am to 1.00 pm. 

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Colombo
12 February 2026

Sinhala Press Release - Scholarship for studying Hindi in India for the Academic Session 2026-27

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