KUALA LUMPUR, March 7- The Government of India has announced 20 scholarships for Malaysian students to pursue courses in Indian traditional medicine – Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha, Sowa Rigpa and Homeopathy (AYUSH). The High Commission of India in a statement issued here today welcomes applications from Malaysian nationals who wish to pursue courses in AYUSH for the 2013-14 academic year.
The statement added that 11 places have been allocated for Bachelor of Ayurveda Medicine and Surgery, Bachelor of Siddha Medicine & Sciences (5), Bachelor of Unani Medicine & Surgery (2), and Bachelor of Homeopathy Medicine & Surgery (BHMS) (2).
The scholarship provides for tuition fee, living allowance, contingent grant, house rent allowance and medical benefits (no airfare is provided). Further details on the selection criteria, the colleges involved and application forms are available with the Education Wing at the High Commission of India, Kuala Lumpur (Tel: 03 6205 2350 ext 203, Telefax: 03 6143 1192, Email: edu@indianhighcommission.com.my).
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