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.
Carnegie Mellon Tepper School of Business
Eligibility
All admitted Tepper MBA and specialised Master's students are automatically considered — merit-based, no separate application.
Columbia University
Eligibility
Applicant for an eligible Columbia Master's or PhD with a research project tied to a Columbia World Project policy theme.
DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service)
Eligibility
Professionals from developing countries (incl. Sri Lanka) with a Bachelor's and typically 2+ years' relevant work experience, applying to a listed EPOS Master's/PhD in a development-relevant field.
East-West Center (with the University of Hawai'i at Mānoa)
Eligibility
Asia-Pacific graduates (Sri Lanka eligible) studying at the University of Hawai'i while in residence at the East-West Center.
EDHEC Business School
Eligibility
International applicants to EDHEC's Master's in Management, MSc Finance, MBA, or specialised Master's — strong academic + professional profiles.
Eindhoven University of Technology
Eligibility
Outstanding non-EEA Master's applicants to Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) with first-class undergraduate engineering / science degrees.
ESSEC Business School
Eligibility
International applicant admitted to an ESSEC Global MBA, Master in Management, or specialised MSc programme with strong academic profile.
Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung
Eligibility
International Master's or PhD students at a German university with demonstrated social-democratic values and academic excellence.
Fonds de recherche du Québec (FRQ)
Eligibility
Non-Canadian doctoral, postdoctoral and short-term research candidates at a Québec university or CCTT. You cannot apply directly — a Québec institution must preselect you first.
US Department of State
Eligibility
5+ years work experience, leadership track record, public-service commitment — mid-career professionals only.
Johns Hopkins University
Eligibility
International undergraduate applicants admitted to Johns Hopkins — aid amount calculated from documented family financial need.
Karolinska Institutet
Eligibility
Applicants to advertised doctoral positions at Karolinska Institutet where the supervisor holds a KID grant. Master's in medicine, life sciences or a related field required; all nationalities eligible.
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.
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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.
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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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