Scholarship Opportunity for Sri Lankan Students

Subject:        Scholarship Opportunity for Sri Lankan Citizens Date:   Tue, 28 Apr 2009 16:36:17 +0100 From:   Coyle, Louise Dear Sir/Madam The National University of Ireland, Galway is currently accepting applications for the *International Scholarship Programme.* The Programme is aimed at developing the capacity of outstanding individuals who can assume leadership roles in their fields of study and whose work will enhance the development of their own society.  Awardees are required to return and give service to their home country for a minimum of 3 years on completion of their postgraduate studies at NUI Galway. The Scholarship provides recipients with EUR15,000 for living expenses and in addition covers the cost of tuition fees.  This programme is open to applicants from *Ethiopia**, * South Africa and *Sri Lanka*. Applications should be received before *15^th May 2009.* The International Affairs Office is currently accepting applications. You may be aware of suitable applicants in your institution or you may have been contacted by suitable candidates who would benefit from being referred to the International Scholarship Programme.  I would ask that you circulate information regarding the scholarship to suitable applicants. Further information regarding the NUI Galway International Scholarship Programme including the scholarship guidelines, application form, minimum entry requirements and list of approved courses can be downloaded at http://www.nuigalwa y.ie/internation al/fees/scholars hips.html I look forward to your co-operation in promoting this programme to suitable applicants.  Please do not hesitate to contact us for further information.  Queries can be addressed to international@ nuigalway. ie <mailto:international@  nuigalway. ie> Best wishes Louise Coyle International Affairs Office NUI Galway 7 Distillery Rd Galway Ireland