UNESCO/Sri Lanka Co-Sponsored Fellowships Program, 2018-2019

UNESCO/Sri Lanka Co-Sponsored Fellowships Program, 2018-2019 is open to students who wish to pursue undergraduate study in Sri Lanka.

Eligibility criteria:

• Applicants of UNESCO/Sri Lanka Co-Sponsored Fellowships Program, 2018-2019 must have good results at exams equivalent to G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination of Sri Lanka or qualifications required for admission to a bachelor's degree at a university in their home country.
• Applicants must be proficient in English.
• The age of the applicants must be between 16-22 years.
• Candidates applying for UNESCO/Sri Lanka Co-Sponsored Fellowships Program, 2018-2019 should be in good health.

Documents required:

• Application
• Certified copies of academic transcripts of G.C.E.A/L and G.C.E.O/L (General Certificate of Education Qualification, Ordinary Level) or their equivalents
• Certified copies of educational certificates and the statement of results of the corresponding qualifying examinations
• English language proficiency certificate (for non-native English students)
• Certified copies of School Leaving Certificates 
• Birth certificate
• Health certificate
• 3  photographs
• Certified copy of data page of passport

Scholarship benefits:

The government of Sri Lanka:

• tuition and registration fees for the whole duration
• monthly living allowance of LKR 10,000 for the first year
• free medical facilities at government hospitals
• Visa on gratis basis to enter Sri Lanka

UNESCO:

• expenses of round-trip international travel to and from Sri Lanka for 2018/19
• one-time allowance of US$ 350 (to be paid prior to the fellow’s departure to Sri Lanka)
• monthly allowance of US$ 150 for 11 months
• termination allowance of US$ 200 for excess luggage charges