Friday, May 18, 2012

Scholarships for Sri Lankan Students to Study at Home and Abroad ...

Do you want to get higher education at your desired colleges and universities? But,worry about its high cost and how to get financial assistance? So, don?t worry, our site ?scholarship-positions.com? provides you detailed information regarding various available scholarships, grants and awards?funded by various foundation, colleges, universities and organizations?to assist students in their further studies .

This page contains some scholarships for Sri Lankan students to study either in their home country or abroad. So, what are you waiting for! Just go ahead to fulfill your dream by searching the scholarships in the list below which consists of a detailed information about the various available scholarships.

As?Education plays a major part in the life and culture of any country is a fundamental right?in a constitution of Sri Lanka. Further, it has the highest literacy rate in South Asia and overall. Keeping in mind this fact, we have brought here the detailed information about those scholarships which are available for Sri Lankan students for various programs at different universities and colleges. Here is a list

Scholarship Program:?International Scholarship for Doctoral Students
Employer:?The Setsutaro Kobayashi Memorial Fund
Level of study:? Doctorate program
Brief Scholarship Description:?Grants shall be conferred for individual research (not group research) in the field of Humanities (Cultural Science) or Social Sciences, with special emphasis on themes that help deepen the researcher?s understanding and awareness of Japanese or Asian/Oceanian society and culture and enhance international interchanges among them in the future. The Kobayashi Fund will provide each grantee with a research grant to be used for expenses (transportation/accommodation for travel, purchase of reference books/archives, etc.) pertaining to the research activities in Japan and Asia-Pacific countries/regions. Maximum 1,200,000 yen per grantee will be available to approximately 32 grantees. An amount from 350,000 to 960,000 yen per grantee was provided to 32 grantees for the 2012 program. (Depending upon the results of the Grantee Screening Committee?s assessment, the actual amount for some grantees could be less than the originally requested amount.
Scholarship Website: http://www.fujixerox.com/eng/company/social/prog.html

?Scholarship Program:?Fujitsu Scholarship
Employer:?Fujitsu
Level of study:?
Postgraduate
Brief Scholarship Description:?Fujitsu Limited established the Fujitsu Scholarship Program in 1985 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of its founding. The aim was to provide the opportunity for people from the Asia-Pacific region to contribute to the region through studying different values, cultures, and global business. This has been a Fujitsu?s key initiative for deepening the relationships between the countries and citizens of the Asia-Pacific region. This scholarship has since enabled 420 professionals from 18 countries to study cross-cultural management at JAIMS, the Japan-America Institute of Management Science, inHawaii,U.S.A.The Fujitsu Scholarship provides full financial assistance for postgraduate education and cross-cultural management training in the East-West Knowledge Leaders Program (EWKLP) at JAIMS. The EWKLP has a three-month curriculum, which synthesizes the best practices of both the East and West. The participants will sharpen their global management knowledge and skills, and build the confidence necessary for success in global business situations. Selected Fujitsu Scholar will attend the EWKLP beginning in April 2012, followed by a week-long Japan Portion.
Scholarship Website: http://www.fujitsu.com/global/about/responsibility/community/scholarship/about/

Scholarship Program:?Areas Scholarship
Employer:?AREAS
Level of study:?Undergraduate, Master?s and Doctrate
Brief Scholarship Description:?AREAS is an institution-based mobility and scholarship project organized by a Consortium of some of the most prestigious universities in Europe and Asia. It is developed within the frame of the Erasmus Mundus Action 2 (EMA2) program, which is a cooperation and mobility scheme in thearea of higher education funded by the European Commission. The EMA2 objective is to promotethe exchange of persons, knowledge and skills at the higher education level The project is aimed at students and scholars from the Asian Countries targeted (Cambodia,Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Mongolia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, The Philippines, Vietnam) hoare willing to spend a mobility period abroad in Europe, for the purpose of studying, teaching orcarrying out training and research. Students and scholars can choose from a wide variety ofacademic fields at different levels of study (Undergraduate, Master, Doctorate, Post-doctorate andStaff) offered by one of the European partner Universities. Scholarships will be awarded toapplicants selected by the Consortium.
Scholarship Website: http://www.areas.polito.it/info/scholarships

Scholarship Program:?The Singapore International Graduate Award (SINGA) 2012
Employer:?Agency for Science, Technology & Research (A STAR)
Level of study:?
PhD
Brief Scholarship Description:?
The Singapore International Graduate Award (SINGA) is a collaboration between the Agency for Science, Technology & Research (A*STAR), the National University of Singapore (NUS) and the Nanyang Technological University (NTU). PhD training will be carried out in English at your chosen lab at A*STAR Research Institutes, NUS or NTU. Students will be supervised by distinguished and world-renowned researchers in these labs. Upon successful completion, students will be conferred a PhD degree by either NUS or NTU.
Scholarship Website
: https://www.singa.a-star.edu.sg/theaward.php

Scholarship Program:?Australian Development Awards
Employer:?Australian Government
Level of study:?Master?s
Brief Scholarship Description:?Long-term Development Awards are key component of the Australian Government?s development program in Sri Lanka. This scheme supports study at Australian tertiary institutions. The awards are designed to build both government and non-government sector capacity in bilaterally agreed sectors and to build people-to-people linkages at the individual, institutional and country levels.Development Awards in Sri Lanka are available to support study at Masters Level.AusAID manages two long-term Development Awards on behalf of the Australian Government: Australian Development Scholarships (ADS) and Australian Leaderships Award (ALA) scholarships. The selection process for ADS and ALA scholarships was consolidated in 2011, with a single application form and common open and closing dates. The process is based on merit, academic achievement and relevance of the proposed study to the development priorities of Sri Lanka.Top ranking applicants in the selection process will be considered for an ALA.
Scholarship Website: http://www.southasiascholarships.org/sri-lanka#Eligible_Target_Groups

Scholarship Program:?Sri Lanka / Maldives Chevening Cambridge Scholarship
Employer:?The British High Commission in Colombo and the Cambridge Commonwealth Trust
Level of study:?Master?s
Brief Scholarship Description:?The Chevening Scholarship Scheme is the UK?s most prestigious scholarship scheme for foreign students.? Its aim is to enable current and future leaders, decision makers and opinion formers to study in the UK and make a positive contribution to their own countries upon their return.? Many former Chevening scholars have gone on to be leaders in their fields, and even leaders of their countries.
Scholarship Website: http://ukinsrilanka.fco.gov.uk/en/visiting-uk/studying-in-uk/our-scholarships/Chevening-Cambridge

Scholarship Program:?Japanese Government (MONBUKAGAKUSHO) Scholarship
Employer:?Japanese Government
Level of study:?
Postgraduate Research, Undergraduate
Brief Scholarship Description:?Applications are invited from citizens of Sri Lanka for selection of suitable candidates to be nominated for postgraduate scholarships offered by the Government of Japan. Tenure : Two (02) years commencing from April, 2013 or one and a half years from October, 2013.
Scholarship Website: http://www.mohe.gov.lk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=53&Itemid=70

Scholarship Program:?Hubert H.Humphrey North-South Fellowship Programme 2012-2013
Employer:?US-SLFC
Level of study:?Graduate
Brief Scholarship Description:?The US-SLFC was founded in 1952 by an Agreement between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of Ceylon for the administration of educational exchange programmes inSri Lanka.The programe aims to promote cultural understanding between the United States and Sri Lankathrough mutual academic exchange. To-date over 832 Sri Lankan and American scholars have participated in various academic programmes monitored by the J William Fulbright Scholarship Board. The US-SLFC also offers a student advisory service, which provides free individual/group counseling and reference material on educational opportunities, admission processes and standardized tests for those desirous of studying in the USA.
Scholarship Website: http://www.fulbrightsrilanka.com/?page_id=1046

Scholarship Program:?Nanyang President?s Graduate Scholarship (NPGS)
Employer:?Nanyang Technological University
Level of study:?PhD
Brief Scholarship Description:
The Nanyang President?s Graduate Scholarship (NPGS) is a competitive and prestigious scholarship scheme designed to encourage outstanding graduates or final-year students to take their first step towards a leading research career by studying for a doctoral degree programme (PhD) at the Nanyang Technological University (NTU), one of Asia?s leading research universities. Funding will be provided for up to 4 years for NPGS awardees.
Scholarship Website: http://www3.ntu.edu.sg/NPGS/the+award/default.htm

Scholarship Program:?Japanese Grant Aid for Human Resource Development Scholarship program (JDS)
Employer:?Japan International cooperation Center
Level of study:?Master?s
Brief Scholarship Description:?The Japanese Grant Aid for Human Resource Development Scholarship program (JDS) has been started inSri Lanka since 2009. Up to now, a total of 30 fellows have been sent toJapan under the program.JDS Program is now inviting potential applicants who understand its aims and are interested in 2 year master?s degree program at Japanese accepting universities for the academic year 2012-2013. The program will be instructed in English. The number of dispatches is 15 per year.
Scholarship Website: http://jice.org/e/jds/scholarships/srilanka/

Scholarship Program:?Sri Lankan Veterinary Leader Enjoys NAVC International Scholarship 2012
Employer:?NAVC
Level of study:?Undergraduate
Brief Scholarship Description:?Orlando, FL??As an individual committed to improving the veterinary profession in Sri Lanka, Dr. Nalinika Obeyesekere could not have been better qualified as an NAVC 2012 International Scholar, a program initiated by NAVC to promote veterinary excellence worldwide. One of Dr. Obeyesekere?s prime objectives is to develop a veterinary clinical teaching hospital of international standards in her country.
Scholarship Website: http://www.navc.com/news/sri-lankan-veterinary-leader-enjoys-navc-international-scholarship-2012

Scholarship Program:?Boren Scholarship
Employer:?Institute of International Education
Level of study:?
Undergraduate
Brief Scholarship Description:?Boren Scholarships provide up to $20,000 to U.S. undergraduate students to study abroad in areas of the world that are critical to U.S. interests and underrepresented in study abroad, including Africa, Asia, Central & Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America, and the Middle East. The countries of Western Europe, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand are excluded. Boren Scholars represent a variety of academic backgrounds, but all are interested in studying less commonly taught languages, including but not limited to Arabic, Chinese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, and Swahili.
Scholarship Website: http://www.borenawards.org/boren_scholars_campus_rep.html

?Scholarship Program:?Dean?s special scholarship
Employer: Sheffield Hallam University
Level of study:?Master?s
Brief Scholarship Description:?The scholarships will be awarded to well-qualified students who demonstrate academic, personal or professional achievement in the personal statement on their scholarship application form. Successful applicants will be awarded with a certificate to mark their achievement at a Scholarships ceremony following enrolment on their course and a payment will be made after enrolment. This scholarship is not a reduction in fees.
Scholarship Website: http://www.shu.ac.uk/international/scholarships-bursaries/subjects-aces.html

Scholarship Program:?Scholarship in the field of Health and Wellbeing
Employer:?Sheffield Hallam University?
Level of study:?:?
Master?s
Brief Scholarship Description:?
The scholarships panel will consider the quality of the personal statement alongside academic achievement when allocating scholarships. The panel will be held after the closing date and applicants will be notified approximately one month after the closing date using the contact details provided on their application form. The decision of the panel is final.
Scholarship Website:
http://www.shu.ac.uk/international/scholarships-bursaries/subjects-hwb.html

?Scholarship Program:?AISLS Fellowship Program
Employer:?Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs at the US State Department. Level of study:?PhD
Brief Scholarship Description:?AISLS fellowships support two to nine months of research in Sri Lanka by US citizens who already hold a PhD or the equivalent at the time they begin their fellowship tenure. Both scholars with little or no experience in Sri Lanka as well as specialists are encouraged to apply. This program is funded by a grant from the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs at the US State Department.
Scholarship Website: http://aisls.org/fellowship-directions.html

Scholarship Program:?AISLS Dissertation Planning Grant
Employer:?Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs at the US State Department
Level of study:?
PhD
Brief Scholarship Description:?
AISLS dissertation planning grants are designed to enable graduate students intending to do dissertation research in Sri Lanka to make a pre-dissertation visit to Sri Lanka to investigate the feasibility of their topic, to sharpen their research design, or to make other practical arrangements for future research. Although language instruction is not the primary focus of these awards, successful applicants may simultaneously hold an AISLS language instruction grant. Awards are funded by a grant from the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs at the US State Department.
Scholarship Website: http://aisls.org/diss-plan.html

Scholarship Program:?Sri Lanka ? Canada Scholarship Foundation (SLCSF)
?Employer:?Sri Lanka ? Canada Scholarship Foundation (SLCSF)
Level of study:?Undergraduate
Brief Scholarship Description:?
Sri Lanka ? Canada Scholarship Foundation (SLCSF) is a non-profit, volunteer organization registered in British Columbia, Canada. Since 2008, Canada Revenue Agency has approved it as a charitable organization, making donations to SLCSF tax-deductible. Its main objective is to advance education by providing scholarships and educational material to financially disadvantaged students in Sri Lanka and Canada, who continually demonstrate academic excellence. The Foundation has been established in 1998. Since then, over 1000 students have received financial assistance through scholarships up to 2011.
Scholarship Website: http://www.slcsf.org/about.htm

?Scholarship Program:?The Presidential Scholarship Scheme for post graduate studies
Employer:?Government of Sri Lanka
Level of study:?Postgraduate
Brief Scholarship Description:?The Presidential Scholarship Scheme was revamped to grant 175 scholarships to University Lecturers, Public Sector employees and their children and other bright youth to follow academic and training courses in fields that would meet the development needs of the country
Scholarship Website: http://www.priu.gov.lk/execpres/President?s_Fund.htm

Scholarship Program:?Malaysia?International Scholarship (MIS)
Employer:?Malaysian Government
Level of study:?Postgraduate and Post-doctoral
Brief Scholarship Description:?
The Malaysia International Scholarship (MIS) is an initiative by the Malaysian Government to attract the best brain from around the world to pursue advanced academic studies in Malaysia. This scholarship aims to support Malaysian Government?s effort to attract, motivate and retain talented human capital from abroad. Talented international students with excellent academic records and outstanding co-curricular backgrounds are welcomed to apply for this scholarship and further their studies in any selected and well-established Malaysian public and private universities. This scholarship is divided into two categories of study: Postgraduate and Post-doctoral Studies.
Scholarship Website: http://safmasrilanka.blogspot.in/2012/03/malaysia-international-scholarship-mis.html

Scholarship Program:?Nehru Memorial Scholarship Scheme
Employer:?Government of India
Level of study:?
Undergraduate
Brief Scholarship Description:?The Government of India offers scholarships and fellowships to students from Sri Lanka enabling them to pursue Undergraduate, Masters and Research in diverse range of subjects. Scholarships are also available for research work and non-formal courses (e.g., training courses in classical music and dance). 120 scholarships are offered annually under this programme for higher studies in India. Students can pursue undergraduate courses in all disciplines including Engineering, Science, Business, Economics, Commerce and Humanities. However, Medicine is not covered under this scheme.
Scholarship Website:
http://www.hcicolombo.org/index.php?option=com_pages&id=143

Scholarship Program:?Maulana Azad Scholarship Scheme
Employer:?Government of India
Level of study:?
Master?s
Brief Scholarship Description:?This new Scheme has been added from the academic year 2012-13 wherein 50 scholarships would be provided annually for Masters Degrees in the fields of Agriculture, Science and Engineering. This programme is expected to assist researchers, including scholars employed in Sri Lankan universities to pursue Masters Degrees in some of the world-class institutes in India
Scholarship Website: http://www.hcicolombo.org/index.php?option=com_pages&id=143

Scholarship Program:?Indo-Sri Lanka Cultural Exchange Programme Scholarship
Employer:?Government of India
Level of study:?
Postgraduate
Brief Scholarship Description:?Each year, five scholarships are offered under Indo-Sri Lanka Cultural Exchange Programme for Higher Studies at Post graduate and Research level.? Preference is given to oriental disciplines. These scholarships are different from those awarded for study of cultural disciplines like Dance, Drama and Music through the Cultural Wing of the High Commission.
Scholarship Website:
http://www.hcicolombo.org/index.php?option=com_pages&id=143

?Scholarship Program:?Government Scholarships for Developing Countries
Employer:?Government of the Czech Republic
Level of study:?Master and Doctoral
Brief Scholarship Description:?The Government of the Czech Republic offers a number of scholarships within the framework of its Foreign Development Assistance Programme in support of the study of foreign nationals from developing countries at public institutions of higher education in the Czech Republic.
Scholarship Website: http://www.msmt.cz/international-cooperation-1/government-scholarships-developing-countries

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