United Kingdom Government
Chevening Scholarship
UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
payments Full Tuition + Living + Flights
Eligibility
2,800 hours work experience, leadership track record, plan to return to Sri Lanka.
Scholarships for Sri Lankan Students
36 curated awards open to Sri Lankan applicants — from fully-funded government programmes like Chevening and Fulbright to university-specific grants worth up to 100% of tuition.
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Open Scholarships
Showing 36 hand-picked opportunities for Sri Lankan applicants.
Europe (multi-country) External Organization
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters
European Commission
payments Fully Funded 2-Year EU Master's
Eligibility
Bachelor's degree, strong academic record, apply directly to the joint programme consortium.
Australia Government
Australia Awards Scholarships
Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
payments Fully Funded + Living + Flights
Eligibility
3+ years post-qualification work experience, Sri Lankan citizen, currently employed — priority for North & East district applicants.
United States Government
Fulbright Foreign Student Program
US Department of State
payments Full Tuition + Living + Travel
Eligibility
Sri Lankan citizens with a Bachelor's degree applying for a US Master's; placement decided by the Fulbright Commission.
Canada University
Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship
University of Toronto
payments Full Tuition + Books + Fees + Residence (4 years)
Eligibility
Final-year secondary school; school-nominated; IELTS 6.5 (6.0 per band) or equivalent.
Singapore Government
Singapore International Graduate Award (SINGA)
A*STAR Singapore
payments Fully Funded PhD + S$2,700/mo Stipend
Eligibility
Bachelor's with strong research aptitude; passion for science and engineering; open to all nationalities.
United Kingdom Government
Commonwealth Master's Scholarship
Commonwealth Scholarship Commission UK
payments Fully Funded Master's in UK
Eligibility
Upper second-class degree, financial need, unable to afford UK study without funding.
United States University
Harvard Financial Aid for International Students
Harvard University
payments 100% Need-Met (incl. International)
Eligibility
Need-blind admission for international undergraduates; financial-aid packages cover up to 100% of demonstrated need.
Singapore University
NUS Research Scholarship
National University of Singapore
payments Full Tuition + S$2,700/mo Stipend
Eligibility
Bachelor's with honours; admitted to an NUS PhD programme; willing to sign 3-year Singapore service bond.
South Korea Government
Global Korea Scholarship (GKS)
Korean Ministry of Education / NIIED
payments Full Tuition + Stipend + Flights
Eligibility
Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD applicants — strong academics, under-40 for graduates, Sri Lanka has a country quota each cycle.
United States University
Knight-Hennessy Scholars
Stanford University
payments Full Tuition + Stipend + Travel (3 yrs)
Eligibility
Bachelor's earned within last 7 years, applying concurrently to Stanford and to Knight-Hennessy — open to any Stanford graduate programme.
New Zealand Government
Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships
New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
payments Full Tuition + Living + Flights
Eligibility
1+ year full-time work experience, Sri Lankan citizen, commits to return for 2 years post-study.
Australia University
Melbourne International Scholarships (Graduate Research)
University of Melbourne
payments Full Fee Offset + AUD 39,500 Stipend
Eligibility
Applying for a Master's by Research or PhD at Melbourne — ranked on academic merit and research potential.
Singapore University
Nanyang President's Graduate Scholarship (NPGS)
Nanyang Technological University
payments Full Tuition + S$2,200/mo PhD Stipend
Eligibility
First-class Bachelor's with outstanding research potential; nominated by NTU school.
Canada Government
Canada Graduate Scholarships – Doctoral (CGS-D)
Government of Canada (Tri-Agency)
payments CAD 40,000/yr for up to 3 years
Eligibility
First-class average in last 2 years of study; nominated by a Canadian PhD program.
Singapore University
Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy Scholarships
Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy (NUS)
payments Up to Full Tuition + Living Stipend
Eligibility
Public-sector or development experience; admitted to LKYSPP's MPP, MPA or MIA programme.
Canada University
UBC International Leader of Tomorrow Award
University of British Columbia
payments CAD 14,000–34,000/yr (covers tuition + living shortfall)
Eligibility
International A-average applicants for a UBC undergraduate degree; demonstrated financial need; IELTS 6.5.
Australia Government
Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP)
Australian Government
payments Tuition Offset + AUD 37-40k Stipend
Eligibility
Strong research-track applicants for a Master's by Research or PhD — apply via your chosen Australian university.
Germany External Organization
DAAD Master's Scholarship
German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
payments €992/month + tuition + travel
Eligibility
Bachelor's completed within last 6 years, often 2 years work experience.
South Korea University
KAIST International Student Scholarship
KAIST
payments Full Tuition + KRW 350-400k/month
Eligibility
Admitted KAIST Master's or PhD students — automatic consideration, ~94% of internationals receive funding.
Switzerland Government
Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships
Swiss Confederation (State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation)
payments CHF 2,450/month (PhD) + housing + insurance
Eligibility
Master's degree (or final year), Swiss academic supervisor confirmed, under 35 years old.
United Kingdom External Organization
GREAT Scholarships
British Council
payments £10,000 Tuition Award
Eligibility
Postgraduate Master's applicants from select countries — Sri Lanka eligibility varies by year.
Australia University
Monash International Leadership Scholarship
Monash University
payments 100% Tuition Sponsorship
Eligibility
Hold a Monash undergraduate or postgraduate offer — automatic consideration, no separate application form.
Canada External Organization
Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation Doctoral Scholarship
Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation
payments Up to CAD 60,000/yr (incl. travel) × 3 years
Eligibility
PhD in humanities or social sciences at a Canadian institution; first/second year of doctoral study.
New Zealand University
University of Auckland International Student Excellence Scholarship
University of Auckland
payments NZD 10,000 Tuition Credit
Eligibility
Unconditional offer for an Auckland undergraduate programme, GPE 6.00+, full-fee international student.
France Government
Eiffel Excellence Scholarship Programme
French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs
payments €1,200/month + tuition support
Eligibility
Under 25 (Master's) or 30 (PhD), strong academic profile, nominated by a French institution.
United States Government
Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program
US Department of State
payments Fully Funded 10-Month Fellowship
Eligibility
5+ years work experience, leadership track record, public-service commitment — mid-career professionals only.
South Korea External Organization
POSCO Asia Fellowship
POSCO TJ Park Foundation
payments Full Tuition + KRW 1M Monthly
Eligibility
Asian citizens (Sri Lanka eligible) applying for STEM Master's or PhD at 9 partner Korean universities — academic merit-based, no IELTS minimum stated.
Netherlands Government
Holland Scholarship (NL Scholarship)
Dutch Ministry of Education / Nuffic
payments €5,000 First-Year Tuition Award
Eligibility
Non-EEA national, applying for full-time Bachelor's or Master's at a participating Dutch institution.
the UAE University
Birmingham Dubai International Scholarship
University of Birmingham Dubai
payments 25–30% Tuition Discount Per Year
Eligibility
Hold a conditional/unconditional Master's offer from Birmingham Dubai; pay deposit by deadline. Automatic assessment.
South Korea University
SNU President Fellowship
Seoul National University
payments Full Tuition + KRW 1.5-2M/month
Eligibility
University faculty from developing countries (Sri Lanka eligible) pursuing a PhD at SNU — must hold a Master's, no prior PhD.
New Zealand University
University of Otago International Excellence Scholarship
University of Otago
payments Tuition Waiver + NZD 18,204 Stipend
Eligibility
Strong honours/Master's record, offer for an eligible Otago postgraduate research programme, top-decile academic standing.
the UAE University
Heriot-Watt Dubai International Scholarships
Heriot-Watt University Dubai
payments Up to 50% Tuition Discount
Eligibility
Hold an offer for a Heriot-Watt Dubai UG or PG programme; merit-based award stacking onto early-payment and family discounts.
United Kingdom University
Manchester Global Futures Scholarship (PG)
University of Manchester
payments £10,000 Tuition Discount
Eligibility
2:1 Bachelor's, self-funded, holds a Manchester PG offer — Sri Lankans on the eligible list.
New Zealand Government
New Zealand Excellence Awards (NZEA)
Education New Zealand
payments NZD 5,000-20,000 Tuition Award
Eligibility
Strong academic record, offer from a participating NZ university for July intake — currently India-focused; check Sri Lanka availability.
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UOWD Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship
University of Wollongong in Dubai
payments Up to 50% Tuition Discount
Eligibility
Top-tier Academic Merit awards at UOWD for high-achieving UG and PG applicants — 50% / 25% / 15% tiers.
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