10 Scholarships & Grants for Study Abroad in 2025

Embarking on an international education journey can be a life changing experience. For Sri Lankan students aiming to study abroad in 2025, numerous scholarships are available to help make this dream a reality. Below is a selection of scholarships with upcoming deadlines, along with direct application links to simplify the process.

1. Bocconi Graduate Merit Awards

  • Institution: Bocconi University, Italy
  • Level: Master’s Degree
  • Details: Offers full tuition waivers and, in some cases, free accommodation.
  • Deadlines: April 23, 2025, and May 27, 2025
  • Application Link: Bocconi Graduate Merit Awards

2. University of Melbourne Graduate Research Scholarships

  • Institution: University of Melbourne, Australia
  • Level: Master’s/PhD Degrees
  • Details: Provides full fee remission and up to $110,000 in benefits, including living allowances.
  • Deadline: Varies; applications are ongoing.
  • Application Link: University of Melbourne Graduate Research Scholarships

3. Fulbright Foreign Student Program

  • Country: United States
  • Level: Master’s/PhD Degrees
  • Details: Covers tuition, airfare, a living stipend, and health insurance.
  • Deadline: Varies by country; typically between February and October 2025.
  • Application Link: Fulbright Foreign Student Program

4. Université Paris-Saclay International Master’s Scholarships

5. IOE Centenary Masters Scholarships

  • Institution: Institute of Education (IOE), University College London, UK
  • Level: Master’s Degree
  • Details: Covers full tuition fees and accommodation at the International Students House.
  • Deadline: May 5, 2025
  • Application Link: IOE Centenary Masters Scholarships

6. Australia Awards Scholarships

  • Country: Australia
  • Level: Bachelor’s/Master’s/PhD Degrees
  • Details: Covers full tuition fees, return air travel, establishment allowance, and living expenses.
  • Deadline: April 30, 2025
  • Application Link: Australia Awards Scholarships

7. University of Sydney International Stipend Scholarship (USYDIS)

8. Adelaide Global Academic Excellence Scholarships

  • Institution: University of Adelaide, Australia
  • Level: Bachelor’s/Master’s Degrees
  • Details: Offers a 50% reduction in tuition fees for the minimum standard full-time duration of the scholar’s chosen undergraduate or postgraduate degree.
  • Deadlines: February 28, 2025, and May 31, 2025
  • Application Link: Adelaide Global Academic Excellence Scholarships

9. Joint Japan World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program

10. Bristol University Think Big Scholarships

  • Institution: University of Bristol, UK
  • Level: Bachelor’s/Master’s Degrees
  • Details: Offers scholarships valued at £5,000, £10,000, and £20,000, which can only be used towards the cost of tuition fees.
  • Deadlines: February 24, 2025 (Undergraduate), April 23, 2025 (Postgraduate)
  • Application Link: Bristol University Think Big Scholarships

This scholarship is an excellent opportunity for Sri Lankan students looking to study abroad. Make sure to apply before the deadline!

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