Australian High Commission

Sri Lanka

Address: 21, Gregory's Road, Colombo 7 - Telephone: +94 (0) 11 2463200 - Fax: +94 (0) 11 2686453

Development Cooperation

The Direct Aid Program

The Direct Aid Program (DAP) is a flexible, small grants scheme for development activities managed by Heads of Australian Missions in approximately 45 countries. The emphasis of the program is on alleviating basic humanitarian hardships.

DAP Sri Lanka

The Australian High Commission accepts proposals for funding of activities under the DAP for amounts of up to Rs 1,500,000. DAP is available to individuals, community groups and NGOs engaged in development activities on a not-for-profit basis.

Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID)

Australia Awards (Scholarships)

Scholarships for long term study in Australia are a key element of Australia’s international development program to Sri Lanka and to the Maldives. The aim of these scholarships (called Australia Awards) is to help developing countries reduce poverty and achieve sustainable development.

There are 2 types of long term Australia Awards available to eligible Sri Lankans and Maldivians. These are the Australian Development Scholarships (ADS) and the Australian Leadership Award Scholarships (ALAS). There is also a short term scholarship program, the Australian Leadership Awards - Fellowship (ALAF).
The number of Australia Awards and the sectors in which they are available is determined bilaterally between the Government of Australia and its partner governments each year.

For further information on Australia Awards please visit AusAID’s website (www.ausaid.gov.au). AusAID also has a service provider who manages scholarship placements on its behalf. Full details regarding the Australia Awards, and details on how to apply, can be found by accessing its website at www.southasiascholarship.org