FinlandBachelor’s / Master’s
Finnish university scholarships
Most Finnish universities offer tuition waivers to high-achieving non-EU students, often renewable each year.
50% – 100% tuition
Plan ahead
Scholarships & intakes
Know when to apply and how to reduce your costs. Plan ahead with our intake calendar and scholarship guide.
Intake calendar
When to apply
We recommend starting 8–12 months before your intake. Application windows below are a guide.
| Destination | Main intakes | Best time to apply |
|---|---|---|
| Finland | Autumn (Aug / Sep), Spring (Jan) | Joint application in January / around September |
| Sweden | Autumn (Aug), Spring (Jan) | Mid-Oct – mid-Jan / Jun – mid-Aug |
| Germany | Winter (Oct), Summer (Apr) | By ~15 July / by ~15 January (varies) |
| Malaysia | Jan / Feb, May, September | 2–4 months before each intake |
| Ireland | September, January | Nov – May / Aug – Oct |
Scholarships
Scholarships worth knowing about
From fully funded government awards to tuition discounts at our partner universities.
SwedenMaster’s
Swedish Institute Scholarships (SISGP)
Fully funded scholarships for future global leaders with work and leadership experience.
Full tuition + living
SwedenBachelor’s / Master’s
Swedish university tuition waivers
Merit-based tuition-fee scholarships offered directly by Swedish universities.
25% – 100% tuition
GermanyMaster’s / PhD
DAAD Scholarships
German Academic Exchange Service awards, particularly for development-related postgraduate courses.
Monthly stipend
IrelandMaster’s / PhD
Government of Ireland International Education Scholarship
Prestigious scholarship for high-calibre international students at Irish higher education institutions.
€10,000 stipend + full fee waiver
MalaysiaAll levels
Malaysia university merit awards
Automatic and competitive awards from Malaysian universities and branch campuses based on your results.
10% – 50% tuition
Eligibility, values and deadlines change every year. Always check the official scholarship website — or ask us to check for you.
Tips
How to win a scholarship
- Start early. Government scholarships close 9–12 months before courses start.
- Apply widely. Combine a major award application with several university merit awards.
- Tell your story. Strong essays link your background, goals and impact on Sri Lanka.
- Prepare your English test. A higher score can unlock extra awards.
Free consultation
Get a personal scholarship plan
We’ll identify awards you qualify for and help you build winning applications.
- Personal study plan with full cost breakdown
- Scholarship and intake guidance
- Visa success strategy for your profile
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