Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships
New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Eligibility
1+ year full-time work experience, Sri Lankan citizen, commits to return for 2 years post-study.
Scholarships · New Zealand
4 currently-tracked awards for Sri Lankan students applying to New Zealand. We monitor new scholarship cycles weekly — talk to a counsellor about your profile to access opportunities not yet on this list.
Get Matched to New Zealand ScholarshipsTracked, vetted, and open to Sri Lankan applicants. Eligibility varies — talk to a counsellor before assuming you don't qualify.
New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Eligibility
1+ year full-time work experience, Sri Lankan citizen, commits to return for 2 years post-study.
University of Auckland
Eligibility
Unconditional offer for an Auckland undergraduate programme, GPE 6.00+, full-fee international student.
University of Otago
Eligibility
Strong honours/Master's record, offer for an eligible Otago postgraduate research programme, top-decile academic standing.
Education New Zealand
Eligibility
Strong academic record, offer from a participating NZ university for July intake — currently India-focused; check Sri Lanka availability.
Direct merit and need-based awards from New Zealand universities — typically 10–80% tuition reductions. These are the easiest to win and apply for alongside your admission application.
Country-government scholarships (Chevening, Fulbright, Australia Awards, GKS, MOE Tuition Grant, etc.) — highly competitive, fully or partially funded, often with leadership components.
Private foundations, NGOs and corporate awards — often targeted at specific fields (engineering, healthcare, journalism, women in STEM).
Universities, courses, intakes, and post-study work options.
Destination Guide arrow_forward verified_userFee-Paying Student Visa — eligibility, documents, fees, and processing time.
Visa Guide arrow_forward paymentsTuition, living costs, and total LKR budget — scholarships included.
Cost Breakdown arrow_forwardOpen to Sri Lankan students across other destinations — useful if you're still comparing options.
Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Fully Funded + Living + Flights
AUAustralian Government
Tuition Offset + AUD 37-40k Stipend
UKUK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Full Tuition + Living + Flights
Strong applicants apply to 6–10 scholarships in parallel. Our counsellors sequence the deadlines, review your essays, and coordinate references — so you can apply to many awards without losing your study schedule.
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