The Government of Australia has invited applications from eligible Sri Lankan government officials for the Australian Awards Scholarships (AAS) for the academic year 2026.
The scholarship program aims to enhance and strengthen the capacity of human resources in the public sector by providing knowledge, skills, and qualifications. The initiative is expected to improve public services while contributing to the economic growth and development of Sri Lanka.
Eligibility and Focus Areas
The AAS will be awarded to Sri Lankan applicants with relevant experience and ability to contribute to national development, particularly in sectors such as:
- Sustainability and Resilience
- Stability and Inclusion
- Governance and Economic Development
Applications are strongly encouraged from women, people with disability, those working in the disability sector and people working in the following priority districts:
Ampara, Batticaloa, Trincomalee, Jaffna, Kilinochchi, Mullaitivu, Mannar, Vavuniya, Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa, Badulla, Monaragala, Puttalam, Ratnapura, Nuwera Eliya,
Priority fields of study
The priority areas of study for eligible Sri Lankans are:
- Governance and Public Sector Management,
- Economic Development,
- Management, Business and Commerce,
- Information and Communications Technology,
- Gender Equality,
- Disability and Social Inclusion,
- Climate Resilience and Adaptation.
- Stability and Inclusion including Health, Education, and Political Science.
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| Closing Date | 30.04.2025 |
