603 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.
ඔබේ සුදුසුකම්වලට ගැළපෙන පූර්ණ සහ අර්ධ ශිෂ්යත්ව අවස්ථා රැසක්!.
Showing 603 hand-picked opportunities for Sri Lankan applicants.
UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Eligibility
2,800 hours work experience, leadership track record, plan to return to Sri Lanka.
Institute of International Education / US Department of State
Eligibility
Sri Lankan citizens with a Bachelor's degree, 2+ years' work experience, applying for a US Master's — administered by the US Embassy Colombo.
University of Cambridge
Eligibility
Citizen of any country outside the UK, applying for a full-time postgraduate degree at Cambridge with commitment to improving lives of others.
Stanford University
Eligibility
Applicants to ANY full-time Stanford graduate programme (MS, MA, PhD, MBA, JD, MD), within 7 years of their Bachelor's — open to all nationalities.
McGill University
Eligibility
Recent graduates entering a Master's or professional programme at McGill — international applicants welcome; selection by interview.
Alexander von Humboldt Foundation
Eligibility
Postdoctoral and experienced researchers from any country, hosted by a German research institution — Sri Lankans eligible to apply.
Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation
Eligibility
Indian-subcontinent citizens (including Sri Lankans) under 30, with admission to a top UK/US/European university for a Master's or full-time programme.
McGill University / Mastercard Foundation
Eligibility
Sub-Saharan African and (in select rounds) Indigenous applicants — Sri Lankans are NOT currently eligible. Listed for completeness.
Princeton University
Eligibility
International undergraduate admits to Princeton — need-blind admission, full demonstrated financial need met with grants (no loans).
Schulich Foundation
Eligibility
Students entering STEM undergraduate programmes at 20 partner Canadian universities — nominated by their high school, including international candidates at select universities.
University of Cambridge
Eligibility
International applicants holding an offer for a Cambridge postgraduate programme — selection on academic merit and financial need.
European Commission
Eligibility
Bachelor's degree, strong academic record, apply directly to the joint programme consortium.
Try widening the filters. And remember that most university funding is never listed separately — it is assessed from your admission application, so applying well matters more than finding the perfect award.
Book a visit to discuss your options event_availableUnderstanding the different funding sources available for international students.
Direct grants from universities to attract high-achieving international students. Often based on merit or specific course enrolment.
Prestigious scholarships offered by national governments (Chevening, Fulbright, DAAD, Vanier) focusing on leadership and bilateral ties.
Funding from private trusts, NGOs, and corporate partners looking to support students in specific research areas or backgrounds.
Then start here instead. Scholarships are competitive, usually partial, and decided by someone else — they are the least reliable way to make studying abroad affordable. Your destination and course choice move the number far more, and both are entirely within your control.
Tuition, living costs, visa funds and flights for your destination — so you know the gap you are actually trying to close.
Open the cost calculator arrow_forwardThe full catalogue, cheapest tuition first. Changing course or country saves far more than most awards are worth.
Browse lowest-fee courses arrow_forwardTotal first-year cost for all 18 destinations, so you can see which ones are realistic on your budget.
See the cost breakdown arrow_forwardEvery student visa requires you to show funds. Find out what you need before you commit to an application.
Check the requirement arrow_forwardLanka Scholar is not a funding body. We cannot award, reserve or guarantee a scholarship, and anyone who tells you otherwise is selling you something. Here is the part we can genuinely influence.
We look at your grades, your budget and the level you are targeting, then tell you which awards you have a real chance at — and which are not worth your time.
Most university funding is decided from your admission application, not a separate form. Getting that application right is the single biggest thing you can control.
Applications usually fail on missed deadlines and incomplete files rather than on merit. We keep yours complete and on time. The funder still makes the decision.
Don't let financial barriers hold you back. Book a free visit at any of our three offices and sit down with a counsellor to see which awards you could realistically be considered for. Consultations are in person only.
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