TL;DR Scholarships for Sri Lankan students at Uplift partner institutes are mostly merit discounts, A/L result awards and instalment plans, and every institute sets its own terms. This guide sets out what each partner's Uplift page states today and what to ask before you pay a deposit.
Most private institutes do not publish one fixed scholarship table, because awards change with each intake and program. Read this alongside our guides to degree fees in Sri Lanka and the student loan scheme, and see how to apply for a degree through Uplift.
Which scholarships for Sri Lankan students do partner institutes offer?
The statements below come from each institute's Uplift page. They describe the type of support, not a guaranteed award, so confirm the current terms with the institute.
KIU University
KIU University lists a detailed scheme on its Uplift page. Its A/L results scholarship is granted on GCE A/L results and can reduce course fees by up to 30%.
For nursing students, KIU lists scholarships based on NTS rank and Island rank, offered up to NTS 3rd place and Island rank 10th place. It also lists early bird discounts at every intake for registrations completed before the specified date, and a discount for nursing students it calls Suwaviruvo.
KIU adds an MBA discount for Tri Forces members and names BOC and HNB under bank loans. Students who want the MBA can read our guide to the MBA in Management Strategy at KIU.
Asian Institute of Business and Science
The Asian Institute of Business and Science (AIBS) lists merit-based scholarships, with a figure of up to 50% mentioned in promotions. It also lists partner university scholarships and early intake or performance-based discounts, all subject to terms.
AIBS states that flexible payment plans and instalment facilities are available. Ask which of these apply to your program, because a promotional figure may cover only some intakes.
Colombo International Campus
Colombo International Campus (CIC) lists early-bird scholarships, with up to 50% mentioned, along with merit-based and need-based scholarships. Its payment page mentions flexible payment plans and bank partners for instalments.
Achievers International Campus
Achievers International Campus lists merit-based scholarships for high-achieving students and need-based financial assistance for eligible applicants. It states that scholarship options can change with each intake and program, and that instalment plans are available on many courses.
Nawaloka College of Higher Studies
At Nawaloka College of Higher Studies, scholarships are awarded on academic performance, extracurricular achievements and leadership qualities, not on the course you pick. A limited number are available each semester, and recommendations are reviewed by the college's scholarship committee and approved by its board.
Lanka Nippon BizTech Institute
The Lanka Nippon BizTech Institute describes installment plans and help with approved student bank loan schemes. It also lists fully funded Japan internships with partner Japanese IT companies for eligible students in the third year, covering visa arrangements, accommodation, living expenses and return airfare.
ESOFT Uni and Universal College Lanka
The Uplift pages for ESOFT Uni and Universal College Lanka do not state scholarship terms at the time of writing. Ask each institute directly rather than assuming that none exist.
