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 from 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
What are the necessary documents need to apply for overseas leave?
- Appendix 16 (application form for all other officers except the vice chancellors and the chairman, UGC)
- Appendix 17 (application form for vice chancellors/ chairman, UGC)
- Invitation letter ( if it is an official leave)
- Fund letter (if the tour is funded by an external party)
- Justification letter (if the officer has visited abroad more than 3 times in the same year)
- 3 sets of copies of the aforesaid documents
When we should submit the application to get the approval from the Ministry?
You should submit the application 14 days before the departure.
Air Tickets
What are the necessary documents should be submitted to get the approval?
- Covering letter with the recommendation of the Vice Chancellor and the University Grants Commission.
- Three quotations from separate air lines.
When we should get the Secretary’s approval for an Air ticket?
If you wish to fly from an air line other than Sri Lankan or Mihin Lanka you should get the approval for the air ticket from the Secretary of Ministry of Higher Education.
University Generated Funds
Which documents should be submitted to request for university generated funds?
- Application form
- A to G form
- Brief explanation of the total expenditure you wish to spend and the consent of the Vice Chancellor.
When we should apply for university generated funds?
If you wish to go abroad by using university generated funds you should apply to get the approval from the Department of National Budget through the Ministry of Higher Education with the consent of the Vice Chancellor.
