Australia Awards Scholarships 2027 for Sri Lankan Students

Fully Funded | Master’s Degree | Study in Australia

🌏 Country: Australia

🏛️ Offered by: Australian Government – Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT)

🎓 Level: Master’s Degree (by coursework or research)

💰 Funding: Fully Funded

📅 Next Intake: Applications reopen early 2027

🎯 Experience Required: Minimum 3 years professional experience

🌐 More Info: australiaawardssrilanka.org

✅ Managed by: Palladium on behalf of the Australian Government

The Australia Awards Scholarships are one of Australia’s most prestigious international development scholarships, offered by the Australian Government to support the next generation of leaders in Sri Lanka. This fully funded programme supports Sri Lankan citizens to undertake postgraduate (Master’s level) study at Australian universities, with the expectation that scholars return to Sri Lanka and apply their knowledge to contribute to national development.

What the Scholarship Covers

  • ✅ Full tuition fees at participating Australian universities and TAFE institutions
  • ✅ Return economy class airfare between Sri Lanka and Australia
  • ✅ Monthly living allowance for the full study period
  • ✅ Overseas student health cover (OSHC) for the scholarship period
  • ✅ Pre-course English language training (if required)
  • ✅ Introductory academic program on arrival in Australia
  • ✅ Supplementary academic support where needed

Priority Fields of Study

  • 🌿 Climate Resilience and Adaptation
  • ⚖️ Governance and Public Policy
  • ♀️ Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment
  • 📚 Education and Inclusive Growth
  • 💊 Health Systems and Public Health
  • 🏗️ Economic Development and Infrastructure

Eligibility Requirements

  • Must be a citizen of Sri Lanka (not a permanent resident or citizen of Australia)
  • Minimum 3 years of relevant professional work experience
  • Hold an undergraduate degree in a relevant field
  • Demonstrate English proficiency
  • Commit to returning to Sri Lanka for a minimum of 2 years after completing the scholarship
  • Applications are strongly encouraged from women, people with disability, and applicants from priority districts: Jaffna, Batticaloa, Trincomalee, Monaragala, Nuwara Eliya, Ampara, Kilinochchi, Mullaitivu, Mannar, Vavuniya, Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa, Badulla, Puttalam, and Ratnapura

Selection Criteria

  • Academic competence and professional qualifications
  • Leadership qualities and community impact potential
  • Alignment of proposed study with Sri Lanka’s development priorities
  • Commitment to contributing to Sri Lanka’s development after return

How to Apply

  1. Visit the official Australia Awards Sri Lanka website: australiaawardssrilanka.org
  2. Applications are submitted online via the OASIS portal
  3. Prepare your application well in advance — late applications are not accepted and once submitted, applications cannot be edited
  4. Note: AI tools may only be used for spelling and grammar checks — AI-written answers lead to disqualification
  5. Shortlisted candidates are invited for interviews focusing on leadership, study plans and development impact
  6. Successful applicants are notified in late 2026 / early 2027

🇦🇺 More Info: australiaawardssrilanka.org | Next intake applications open early 2027 | Australian Government Scholarship