Australia Awards Scholarships (Sri Lanka)
📅 Closed on 30 Apr 2026
The 2027 intake closed on 30 April 2026 (14:00 AEST). Applications for the 2028 intake are expected to open around February 2027.
- Country
- 🇦🇺 Australia
- Provider
- Australian Government (DFAT)
- Study level
- Master's
- Funding
- Fully funded
- Fields of study
- Priority development fields agreed between Australia and Sri Lanka
- Deadline
- 30 Apr 2026
- Last updated
- 24 Oct 2026
The Australian Government's flagship scholarship for emerging leaders from Sri Lanka to study a master's degree in Australia.
Who can apply
- Sri Lankan citizens (not Australian permanent residents) who meet the academic, work experience and English language requirements.
- For the 2027 intake the awards were for master's degrees by coursework or research, in priority fields agreed with Sri Lanka.
- Scholars are expected to return to Sri Lanka and apply their skills after they finish.
What it covers
Australia Awards are long-term, fully funded scholarships. See the Sri Lanka information sheet on the official site for the exact benefits.
How to apply
Applications go through the online OASIS system with the supporting documents listed for Sri Lanka. For the 2027 intake the window ran from 1 February to 30 April 2026. Only shortlisted applicants are contacted.
About this scholarship
Australia Awards Scholarships (Sri Lanka) is a fully funded scholarship in Australia for master's study. Closed on 30 Apr 2026. Read the details above, then apply through the official website. Scholarship rules and dates can change, so confirm everything with the provider before you apply.
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