Government of Sri Lanka Presidential Scholarship Programme, 2017/2018

In which host country will I be studying?

Sri Lanka

What is the award about?

Government of Sri Lanka Presidential Scholarships programme for Foreign Students implemented by the Ministry of Higher Education and Highways has been in operation for seven years. That provides scholarships annually to foreign students from identified countries.
It is hoped that this would bring about stronger educational and cultural ties with friendly nations.

This scholarship scheme offers international students a chance to enroll themselves in undergraduate programs conducted by some state universities in Sri Lanka. We are sure that the scholarship winners will be exposed to an environment with academic excellence, culture of hospitality in Asian setting and enticing climatic conditions.

Since this is a government to government scholarship program, candidates shall apply for this scholarship with the recommendation of the government nominating agency (i.e. Ministry or the government Institution of his/her country).

What are the eligible fields of study?

Scholarships are open for courses of study other than Medical, Dental Sciences & Engineering.

What is the category of this opportunity?

Undergraduate

How do I know if I’m eligible for the scholarship?

• Be a citizen of a country covered by this scholarship. A citizen of another country having Sri Lankan dual citizenship is not eligible to apply.
• Candidates with results at a foreign examination held outside Sri Lanka, deemed equivalent to G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination of Sri Lanka are eligible to apply for admission to Universities in Sri Lanka.
  • a) Applicants are advised to attach to their applications the original letter obtained from the Examinations Board concerned, to prove that their educational qualifications are equivalent to the G.C.E.(A/L) Examination of Sri Lanka or their educational qualifications are considered for admission to a university in
    their own country to follow an undergraduate course of study leading to a Bachelor’s Degree.
  • b) Applicants should ensure that all required passes should be obtained in one and the same sitting under a recognized Board of Examinations subject to the rules set out by the Education Authority of the country concerned.
  • c) Applicants should attach to their applications the certified copies of the educational certificate and the statement of results of their qualifying examination. The copy of the educational certificate and the statement of results should be certified by the relevant Examinations Board which conducted the examination concerned.
• Age : Be less than 25 years on 16.04.2018

How many scholarship awards are available?

Not specified

What are the benefits of the award?

• Free of charge tuition and registration.
• Free Visa for studies
• One-off settlement allowance of LKR 10,000/-.
• A monthly living allowance of LKR 30, 000/- during the study period.
  a. It is expected that the scholarship recipient will meet the expenditure for food and accommodation with the monthly allowance of LKR 30,000/- The relevant university/higher educational institute will assist in finding suitable
  accommodation.
• Reimbursement of cost of air fare (economy class) to come to Sri Lanka and return his/her country after successful completion of studies .
• Free of charge medical facilities at government hospitals other than dental related diseases.

What is the duration of the program?

4 years

How to Apply for the Programme

Application Link

Program Webpage