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.
University of Toronto
Eligibility
Outstanding international students nominated by their school for any UofT undergraduate programme — global selection of ~37 scholars.
Stanford Graduate School of Business
Eligibility
Indian or South Asian (Sri Lanka eligible) MBA admits at Stanford GSB — pledge to return and work in India/South Asia for 2+ years.
Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Eligibility
3+ years post-qualification work experience, Sri Lankan citizen, currently employed — priority for North & East district applicants.
DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service)
Eligibility
International graduate with a strong Bachelor's degree applying for a Master's at a German university; for Sri Lankan applicants, application is via the DAAD Regional Office in New Delhi.
US Department of State
Eligibility
Sri Lankan citizens with a Bachelor's degree applying for a US Master's; placement decided by the Fulbright Commission.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Eligibility
International undergraduate applicant — admission is need-blind; aid covers full demonstrated financial need.
University of Oxford
Eligibility
Students from low-income countries (Sri Lanka eligible) unable to study at home — exceptional academic record and financial need.
A*STAR Singapore
Eligibility
Bachelor's with strong research aptitude; passion for science and engineering; open to all nationalities.
University of Oxford
Eligibility
Applying for a master's or DPhil at Oxford — selected on academic merit alone, no separate application required.
Campus France (French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs)
Eligibility
International applicant nominated by a French higher education institution after admission to a Master's or PhD programme.
Commonwealth Scholarship Commission UK
Eligibility
Upper second-class degree, financial need, unable to afford UK study without funding.
Cornell University
Eligibility
South Asian citizen (Sri Lanka eligible) admitted to Cornell with demonstrated financial need above what Cornell's standard aid covers.
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.
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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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