Ministry for Foreign Affairs
Scholarships in Sri Lanka 2017
The Government of Sri Lanka is offering the ‘Government of Sri Lanka Presidential Scholarships for Foreign Students’ for the academic year 2017/8.
The scholarship is implemented by the Ministry of Higher Education and Highways. This course offers a chance to international students to enrol themselves in undergraduate programs conducted by state universities in Sri Lanka. The scholarship nominees will be exposed to an environment with academic excellence, culture of hospitality in Asian setting and enticing climatic conditions. The study program will lead to a Bachelor’s degree in various fields of study according to the University chosen.
Applicants are invited to follow the application procedures directly with the Sri Lanka Government. The scholarship details and the application form can be downloaded from the website. The deadline to submit the application and all documentation is the 31 May, 2017.
The application form and all documentation must be submitted to the Scholarships Section, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Valletta by hand. Further information can be found on the Ministry’s website.
Successful candidates may be required to enter into a contract to serve the Government or the Private Sector of Malta upon completion.
Applications from Government and Parastatal employees and from the Private Sector will not be considered unless recommended by their Head of Department/Employer respectively.
Late applications will not be considered.
The Board's decision will be final.