Australian development scholarships for Sri Lankan Public Sector

COLOMBO: The Australian High Commissioner, Dr Greg French, said that Australia will provide six masters-level scholarships targeted at the public sector in Sri Lanka for the 2007 academic intake.

'I am pleased to announce that Australia will continue to support education in Sri Lanka through the newly announced Australian Scholarship programme', the High Commissioner said.

'In addition to the 23 scholarship holders already in Australia under the Australia Development Scholarship scheme, six scholarships for post-graduate study will be awarded on a competitive basis for public sector employees working in areas such as public finance and environmental management.

'These scholarships demonstrate our commitment to assisting the development of the public sector and offer a unique opportunity to live, learn and study in Australia. 'Many former scholars of this program are making important contributions to the development of Sri Lanka', the High Commissioner said.