University Of Kelaniya Alumni Association
 New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory 

Scholarship Programme

University of Kelaniya Alumni Association inc NSW & ACT, Australia (UKAANA) brings together over 50 graduates and former lecturers/employees of University of Kelaniya, currently residing in Sydney & Canberra.  Since its inception, UKAANA have been assisting the University. With the aim of further extending our support, we have initiated this Scholarship Programme for students who study in Kelaniya University with financial difficulties.

The proposed scholarship includes a one-off payment of Rs. 25,000 to one undergraduate each from all faculties conducting undergraduate programmes of study. The recipients will be shortlisted based on their academic performance and financial circumstances.

To be eligible, the undergraduate should,

  • be a recipient of Mahapola/Bursary or similar financial assistance programme,
  • have completed at least one academic year of study and include the current GPA, and
  • have the recommendation of the respective Head of the Department/Dean.

Under this program, we have granted 19 Scholarships early this year and the applications are now close for 2021

All applications are required to be sent by respective Head of the Department/Dean.

We would appreciate if the respective Head of the Department/Dean send their faculty’s nomination to UKAANA (info@ukaana.org.au) after 30 November 2021 and on or before 31 January 2022.

The electronic application form can be downloaded from here