Recognition of Non-state Degree Awarding Institutes
Scholarships for Sri Lankans
How can we get to know about the scholarships?
You can obtain the full scholarship notice and the application form the Ministry website and also you can see paper advertisements in Daily News, Dinamina & Thinakaran newspapers including important information regarding the scholarship and requesting you to refer the Ministry website for further details.
When you publish the scholarships?
With the receipt of the offering letters from various countries the Ministry publishes the scholarship notices and call for applications.
For more details: Click here to view Annual Scholarship Calender section
What are the eligibility requirements for applying a scholarship?
For Postgraduate Scholarships
- All applicants should be Government employees including public sector, boards, co-operations and universities. (However Japanese scholarships are open for private sector as well)
- Only permanent employees are eligible but those who need postgraduate qualifications for their confirmation are also accepted.
- Should possess second class upper division or above for first degree. Good command in English is essential.
- Age limit vary according to the country but mostly below 40 years.
For Undergraduate Scholarships
- Applicants should possess G.C.E. A/L qualification (Any other qualifications is not considered)
- Good command in English is essential.
- Age limit vary according to country but mostly below 25 years.
Foreign Leave
Necessary documents need to get permission to leave abroad.
- 1.1 Appendix 16 (duly filled online application.)
- 1.2 Invitation letter ( if it is an official leave)
- 1.3 Fund letter (if the tour is funded by an external party)
- 1.4 Justification letter (if unable to submit the application through the online system before 7 working days to departure)
- 1.5 Benefit Report (if it is an official leave).
- 1.6 Non-Funding letter (Please submit an official letter address to Secretary to this Ministry from University informing that in terms of the budget circular No 03/2021 consolidated funds,generated funds and government project funds are not utilized for attending overseas training).
- 1.7 Letter to confirm study leave,sabbatical leave (if relevant).
- 1.8 Letter to confirm utilization of domestic funds.
When should submit the application to get the approval to leave the country?
You should submit the application to the Ministry before 07 working days before the departure.
How long does it take to obtain the approval?
- Time period depends on the type of leave.
- Leave abroad on official tours approved by the Hon.Minister in charge of the subject of Higher Education.
- Leave abroad on private tours approved by the Secretary to the Ministry,of the Minister in charge of the subject of Higher Education.
