Awards for Americans
Awards for Sri Lankans

U.S. Fulbright Student Researcher Award

American students can apply for a nine-month Fulbright grant to conduct independent research in Sri Lanka, fostering understanding and peace between the two countries.   

Please see the IIE website for more information. 

U.S. Fulbright Scholar Award

American academics, artists, or professionals interested in coming to Sri Lanka to teach, research, perform, consult, or do other activities may consider a Scholar Award.

Please see the IIE website for more information. 

U.S. Fulbright Specialist Award

The Fulbright Specialist Program offers two-to-six-week projects in Sri Lanka for U.S. experts to share knowledge and gain experience.

Please see the World Learning website for more information. 

U.S. Scholar Fulbright Regional Travel Awards

U.S. Scholars on Fulbright awards in the South Central Asia region may visit Sri Lanka on a Fulbright Regional Travel Award.

Please see the ECA handout for more information. 

Sri Lankan Fulbright Master’s Degree Scholarship Awards

Sri Lankan students interested in pursuing a Master's degree in the United States may apply for this fully-funded opportunity.

Please see the IIE website for more information. 

Sri Lankan Fulbright Visiting Scholar Award

Sri Lankan academics, artists, or professionals interested in post-doctoral research, teach, perform, consult, or other activities in America may consider a Scholar Award.

Please see the IIE website for more information. 

Fulbright Teaching and Excellence Achievement (TEA) Awards

The Fulbright Teaching and Excellence Achievement (TEA) Awards are given to secondary-level school teachers in schools with primarily local Sri Lankan students.

Please see the IREX website for more information. 

Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Awards

The Fulbright Hubert Humphrey Fellowship is specially designed for mid-career professionals who will help solve the world’s most pressing problems.

Please see the Humphrey website for more information. 

Host a Fulbright Specialist at your organization in Sri Lanka

The Fulbright Specialist Program pairs U.S. experts with a Sri Lankan host institution. These Fulbright Specialists work on a specific project for a two-to-six-weeks period.

Please see the World Learning website for more information.