IFSA Study in Sri Lanka | IFSA Study in Sri Lanka: Research
- Sri Lanka
- Kandy
About Program
YOUR ONLY STUDY-ABROAD ACCESS TO THIS ISLAND NATION
Home of roaming elephants, tantalizing rice and curry, and ancient temples, this is one incredible place to pursue your penchant for the environment, religion, anthropology, NGO work, or even Fulbright aspirations. With no language requirement and family homestays, there are so many reasons to make beautiful Kandy your home for a while.
Come see why Lonely Planet named this country its top spot to visit for 2019 as you get to know a culture thousands of years in the making.
Interested in doing research during your stay? See our sister program, IFSA Study in Sri Lanka: Research.
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Program Highlights
- Set yourself apart by participating in the only academic and cultural immersion program in Sri Lanka
- Become part of the family with a homestay that offers an intimate look at daily Sri Lankan life and cultural traditions
- Gain valuable experience and give your resume a boost by conducting independent field-based research
- Take courses with faculty at the historic and prestigious University of Peradeniya
- Travel throughout the island to learn about its diverse populations, environments and social issues
Scholarships
IFSA Scholarships and Financial Aid
IFSA is deeply committed to making study abroad accessible to as many students as possible. We believe that cost should never be a barrier: that’s why we offer financial support to a larger proportion of our students than any other organization.
Financial assistance is available for IFSA January term, semester, year, and summer programs. Scholarships include the IFSA First-Generation Scholarship and IFSA Diversity Scholarship, as well as program-specific scholarships in Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, and the UK. We also offer $2,000 IFSA State School Grants and IFSA Minority Serving Institution Grants to all qualified applicants.
Once you’ve started your IFSA program application, you’ll gain access to IFSA’s scholarship application.
