PhD & Research Scholarships

PhD scholarships for Sri Lankan students

Fully-funded doctoral positions, research fellowships, and university PhD stipends open to Sri Lankan applicants. Most PhD funding is matched to a specific supervisor — we help you find the right lab and frame the proposal that wins the slot.

Open scholarships

122 active awards for Sri Lankan applicants.

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Singapore University

James Cook University Singapore International Scholarship

James Cook University Singapore

payments Merit tuition scholarship on Australian-accredited degrees delivered in Singapore

Eligibility

International applicants admitted to a JCU Singapore Bachelor's or Master's; merit-based tuition reduction on academic record.

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South Korea University

Kyung Hee University International Student Scholarship

Kyung Hee University

payments Graded tuition reduction for international students based on academic results

Eligibility

International applicants admitted to a Kyung Hee University programme; tuition reduction graded by academic record (and Korean/English level for some tracks).

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the UAE University

Murdoch University Dubai International Merit Scholarship

Murdoch University Dubai

payments Merit tuition scholarship on an Australian degree delivered in Dubai

Eligibility

International applicants admitted to a Murdoch University Dubai Bachelor's or Master's; merit-based tuition reduction on academic record.

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Italy University

University of Turin International Student Scholarship

University of Turin (UniTo)

payments Tuition exemption + study grant for top international students

Eligibility

International applicants with a foreign qualification admitted to a Bachelor's or Master's at the University of Turin; merit and/or income-based.

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Malta Government

Reach High Scholars Programme

Maltese Government

payments Doctoral funding (stipend + fees, value set per call)

Eligibility

Doctoral candidates undertaking PhD research; the scheme is residency/Malta-linked — international applicants must verify the current call's eligibility.

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Austria University

Webster Vienna Private University Merit Scholarship

Webster Vienna Private University

payments Merit tuition scholarships (typically a percentage of tuition)

Eligibility

International applicants to Webster Vienna's English-taught Bachelor's or Master's; merit-based on academic record (and test scores where required).

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the UAE University

Amity University Dubai Merit Scholarship

Amity University Dubai

payments Merit tuition scholarship across Amity Dubai Bachelor's and Master's programmes

Eligibility

International applicants admitted to an Amity University Dubai programme; merit-based tuition reduction graded by academic results.

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Ireland University

Atlantic Technological University International Scholarship

Atlantic Technological University (ATU)

payments Merit tuition reduction for international students across ATU's degrees in the west of Ireland

Eligibility

International applicants admitted to an ATU Bachelor's or Master's; merit-based tuition reduction on academic record.

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the UAE University

Canadian University Dubai Academic Merit Scholarship

Canadian University Dubai

payments Merit tuition scholarship on Canadian-curriculum degrees delivered in Dubai

Eligibility

International applicants admitted to a Canadian University Dubai programme; merit-based tuition reduction graded by academic results.

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Malta Government

Training Pays Scheme (TESS)

Maltese Government (TESS)

payments Tax credit / refund on fees (Malta-resident scheme)

Eligibility

Malta-resident students paying for accredited further or higher education; this is a domestic tax-credit scheme, not an open international scholarship.

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Austria External Organization

ÖH Scholarship (Austrian Students' Union Support Fund)

Österreichische HochschülerInnenschaft (ÖH)

payments One-off Need-based Grant (Hardship Support)

Eligibility

Enrolled students at Austrian universities — including international students — facing documented financial hardship; a needs-based support grant, not a recruitment scholarship.

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Malta University

Global College Malta Scholarship

Global College Malta

payments Merit tuition reduction on UK-validated degrees in Malta

Eligibility

International applicants admitted to a Global College Malta (GBS) programme; merit-based tuition reduction.

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