With more than 35 years of academic distinction, Acharya Institutes in Bangalore, India, is a prestigious university dedicated to offering international students of all nationalities an inexpensive, top-notch education. They are proposing a partially financed scholarship program for 50 students to attend Acharya Institutes for undergraduate and graduate studies in the academic years 2025–2026 in order to support gifted Sri Lankan students.

This initiative aims to enhance access to quality higher education for Sri Lankan students, reduce financial barriers, develop skilled professionals in fields such as Engineering, Business, IT, and Health Sciences, and strengthen India-Sri Lanka educational collaboration through academic partnerships.

Application Deadline: 15th JULY 2025

Scholarship Details & Financial Breakdown

Scholarship Category :

• 50% Tuition Fee Waiver – Total scholarship value of $1,87,500 per year

• Application Fee Waiver – Total scholarship value of $2,500 (one-time)

• Uniform & Stationery (Waiver (Complimentary)) – Total scholarship value of $5000(One Time)

• Total Scholarship Contribution by Acharya – Total scholarship value of $1,95,000 per year

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the Acharya Institutes Partially Funded Scholarship, applicants must

• Have studied Science/Commerce & Humanities with at least C grades in the Advanced level National Examinations

• Bachelor’s degree with at least 2 Upper class or the equivalent

• Be 25 years old or below.

• Have completed Advanced Level National Examinations within the last 2 years for Under Graduate program

• Possess an original Advanced Level National Examinations certificate for Under Graduate program

Scholarship Application Requirements

Eligible candidates must submit the following documents

• Copy of Birth Certificate or National Identity Card (ID).

• A copy of passport (If the passport is not yet ready, applicants must enclose a copy of the payment receipt for the passport application, pending submission of the actual passport).

• Four (04) recent passport-size photos.

• Academic Transcripts: Transcripts in languages other than English must be attached with English translations

• Medical certificate attesting to the absence of infectious and/or contagious diseases.

Eligible Programs

Students can apply for the following partially funded scholarships

Engineering & Technology – B.Tecton Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Civil, Mechanical, Electronics, Biotechnology

Business & Management – BBA, MBA (Finance, Marketing, HR, International Business)

Health Sciences – B. Pharm, M. Pharm, Nursing, Physiotherapy

IT & Digital Technologies – BCA, MCA, Data Science, Cybersecurity

Media & Communication – BA in Journalism, Mass Communication

Admission & Selection Process

• Scholarship Interview : Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education, Sri Lanka will be the final authority for final selection.

• Admission & Visa Assistance: Selected students will receive admission letters and full guidance for visas and travel from Acharya.

Important Dates

• Application Deadline: 15th JULY 2025

• Admission Confirmation & Visa Process: June July 2025

• Student Arrival & Orientation at Acharya: On or before 30th July 2025

• Students must report to campus no later than 05th August 2025.

Implementation & Collaboration

Role of the Higher Education & Vocation Education Council, Sri Lanka will be to

• Identify and recommend eligible students.

• Provide communication support to students.

• Assist students with visa and travel processes.

Role of Acharya Institutes, India will be to

• Offer $1,87,500 in scholarships.

• Provide students with academic guidance, accommodation assistance & career support.

• Assist students with visa applications & airport pickup

For more information, including other requirements and criteria, visit the official page of Ministry of Education for Acharya Scholarships