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.
Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy (NUS)
Eligibility
Public-sector or development experience; admitted to LKYSPP's MPP, MPA or MIA programme.
New York University
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Applies to first-year undergraduates admitted to NYU's New York campus who apply for aid by the deadline. Under the NYU Promise, families with income below USD 100,000 and typical assets pay no tuition.
University of British Columbia
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International A-average applicants for a UBC undergraduate degree; demonstrated financial need; IELTS 6.5.
Australian Government
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Strong research-track applicants for a Master's by Research or PhD — apply via your chosen Australian university.
University of Oxford
Eligibility
South Asian (incl. Sri Lankan) nationals with a first-class Bachelor's, demonstrable financial need, plan to return home after study.
Nanyang Technological University
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Top-tier international undergraduate applicants to NTU's College of Engineering or School of Physical & Mathematical Sciences pursuing intensive research-track undergraduate study.
OeAD (Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation)
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International Master's student or graduate from outside the EU applying for short-term study or research stays at an Austrian higher education institution.
The Rotary Foundation — Rotary Peace Centers
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Mid-career professionals with at least three years of relevant full-time work in peace, development or related fields, and a three-year gap since their last degree. Open to Sri Lankans; a Rotary club or district endorsement is required.
University of Pennsylvania
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International undergraduate applicants admitted to UPenn with demonstrated financial need — Penn meets 100% of demonstrated need with no loans.
Australian National University
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Offer holders for an eligible ANU undergraduate or postgraduate coursework programme — automatically considered at admission.
Australian National University
Eligibility
Final-year Australian secondary school students entering ANU undergraduate study — Sri Lankan applicants currently in Australian schools may qualify; not open to applicants in Sri Lanka.
Bocconi University
Eligibility
Non-Italian international applicants to a Bocconi Bachelor's programme with an outstanding secondary record; merit-and-talent based, separate application.
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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