September 2026 – Fulbright Sri Lanka

Webinar: IELTS for U.S. University Applications with IELTS USA…

September 29, 2026
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An important part of any U.S. university application for international students is an English examination. Join EducationUSA Sri Lanka and IELTS USA for a webinar on the IELTS for U.S. university applications.

In this virtual session, Marianne Schlickeisen (IELTS USA) and Nimanthi Yatawara (British Council Sri Lanka) will share an overview of the IELTS, determine which exam suits your needs, and offer tips to Sri Lankan students seeking to improve their English and scores.

Prospective U.S. university applicants across degree types, parents/guardians, educators, and school counselors are encouraged to join.

Date: Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Time: 6:00-7:00 pm IST
Mode: Webinar (A Zoom link will be shared upon registration)

Registration is required. Register at: tinyurl.com/ieltsLKstudent

For more information on EducationUSA in Sri Lanka and how to apply to U.S. universities as a Sri Lankan, visit fulbrightsrilanka.org/educationusa-advising
For more information on EducationUSA, visit educationusa.state.gov

Events

Webinar: U.S. Graduate Programs in Engineering with Vanderbilt University

September 28, 2026September 29, 2026
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Are you interested in studying engineering in the United States? Join EducationUSA Sri Lanka and Vanderbilt University School of Engineering to learn more about graduate programs in engineering and what makes the U.S. the top study destination for engineers.

Led by Gabriel Luis, Assistant Dean for Global Engagement, this virtual session will cover types of engineering degrees, application requirements & tips, and more. Prospective graduate students, educators, and university counselors are encouraged to join.

Date: Monday, October 5, 2026
Time: 7:00-8:00 pm IST
Mode: Webinar (A Zoom link will be shared upon registration)

Registration is required. Register at: bit.ly/vanderbiltgrad

Events

Webinar: STEM Education and AI in the U.S.

September 23, 2026September 23, 2026
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Are you interested in studying STEM in the United States? Join EducationUSA Sri Lanka and the Milwaukee School of Engineering to learn more about what makes the United States the #1 destination for STEM and AI-related studies.

This virtual session will cover STEM fields, application best practices, different types of universities in the U.S., what admissions counselors look for on your application, and more! This session will include a brief presentation and Q&A. Prospective undergraduate students, parents/guardians, educators, and school counselors are encouraged to join.

Date: Monday, September 28, 2026
Time: 6:30-7:30 pm IST
Mode: Webinar

Registration is required. A Zoom link will be shared upon registration. Register here: bit.ly/MSOEwebinar

Events

Webinar: Choosing the Right U.S. LLM Program and AI…

September 21, 2026September 21, 2026
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Curious about furthering your legal studies in the United States especially as technology advances in the age of AI?
Join EducationUSA Sri Lanka and Temple University Beasley School of Law for a webinar on earning a Masters of Law (LLM) in the United States. Discover how an LLM can advance your career, learn more about the application process, and receive tips on what to consider when applying.

This special session will also cover the relationship between law and AI with two guest speakers: Sabriya D. McWilliams, Assistant Director of Global Legal Studies and Erol Gökhan Tolay, Assistant Professor of Legal Research and Writing.

Bachelor of Law students and recent graduates, practicing attorneys, educators, university career guidance units, and anyone in legal or technology fields are all welcome to attend.

Date: Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Time: 6:00-7:00 pm IST
Mode: Webinar (A Zoom link will be shared upon registration)

Registration is required. Register here: bit.ly/templeLLM

News

US-SLFC Hosts Hon. Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya

September 1, 2026September 1, 2026
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The United States-Sri Lanka Fulbright Commission (US-SLFC) hosted the Honorable Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, for an event at the US-SLFC office. The Prime Minister delivered remarks and thanked the Commission for facilitating a Fulbright Specialist engagement with Professor Priyanvada Abeywickrama from San Francisco State University, who spent one month in Sri Lanka consulting on education reform efforts.

To complete her Fulbright Specialist tenure in Sri Lanka, Professor Abeywickrama gave a public lecture titled 250 Years of Educational Excellence: Lessons from a Sri Lankan American. Dr. Abeywickrama’s lecture put her own academic background at Iowa State University and the University of California-Los Angeles in conversation with a 250-year legacy of American innovation in the education sector, concluding with an optimistic view towards a future of opportunity and prosperity.

US-SLFC also unveiled its inaugural art exhibition featuring works by three prominent Sri Lankan artists who went to the U.S. on Fulbright exchanges, most notably H.A. Karunaratne–known as the “father of abstract art in Sri Lanka” (1965)–plus Dumith Kulasekara (2012) and Pushpakanthan Pakkiyarajah (2020).

US-SLFC wishes to thank the Honorable Prime Minister for her investment in the Fulbright mission of mutual exchange, as well as Professor Abeywickrama for the contributions she made during her Fulbright Specialist period.