study abroad

scholarship programs for Sri Lankan students to study abroad

Sunday, November 2nd, 2008

Various scholarship programs are available for Sri Lankan students who wish to follow courses in foreign universities. Some of the programs are listed here.

Latest scholarship offers - Education UK - British Council - Sri Lanka
The Presidential Scholarship Scheme - There is a Presidential Scholarship Scheme for post graduate studies - The Presidential Scholarship [...]

Australian Scholarships for Sri Lankans - study in Australia

Monday, October 27th, 2008

Citizens and permanent residents of Sri Lanka can apply for the various scholarship programs listed in Australian government scholarship web site. Australian Scholarships offer educational and professional development awards to citizens of the Asia-Pacific region, including Sri Lanka. According to their web site, these opportunities support growth in the region and build enduring links at the [...]

ADB - Government of Japan Scholarship Program for Sri Lankans

Monday, October 27th, 2008

The Asian Development Bank-Japan Scholarship Program (ADB-JSP) was established in April 1988 with financing from the Government of Japan.
It aims to provide an opportunity for well-qualified citizens of ADB’s developing member countries, such as Sri Lanka to undertake postgraduate studies in economics, management, science and technology, and other development-related fields at participating academic institutions in [...]

Become effective youth after advanced level exam

Tuesday, August 19th, 2008

Just finished 2008 Advanced level and looking for what to do? Come to the special lecture titled “Usas pelin pasu abhimanawath yauwanayakata” organized by studentlanka.com and Young Biologists’ Association, Sri Lanka. The lecture, conducted by Mr. Saman Weerawansa, lecturer of Sri Lanka Foundation Institute will be held on Tuesday, 2 September 2008 at National Museum, [...]

Study in the UK – Guide for Sri Lankan students on Degree programs in British Universities

Tuesday, July 29th, 2008

UK Higher Education institutions offer internationally recognised Bachelor’s degrees (also called undergraduate or first degrees) on various subjects.
Entry requirements for Bachelor’s degrees (e.g. BA, BSc.) programs in England, Wales and Northern Ireland are two/ three A-levels (local or British) or equivalent plus English language proficiency (e.g. IELTS).
According to the British Council, Sri Lanka web site, [...]

Study in India - How Sri Lankans can select good colleges?

Monday, July 28th, 2008

Some Sri Lankans choose to study in India, they select colleges in Bangalore and other states for Science and medical education. These students and their parents do not know the academic standards of those but they select them because local agents promote them. How do Indians select those colleges?
Ranking of Indian Higher education institutes (Colleges)
There [...]

Higher Education Choices for 18+ (after GCE AL) in Sri Lanka and aborad

Sunday, August 12th, 2007

Doing A Level again?
A/L Is the most difficult exam in the education system of Sri Lanka. Therefore, if you did not work hard for the first time, you may like to sit for the A/L again. Remember good A/L results are important for all higher education degree programs, and also to get a good [...]