US education fair in Colombo on Monday

The Linden US University Fair will be held on September 27 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Hotel Taj Sumudra.

This fair being held with United States Embassy support, is free and open to the public.

American representatives from 23 Universities and institutes of higher education across the US are visiting Sri Lanka to attend the fair, meet students and share information about their institutions through individual meetings, handouts and presentations.

Visitors will learn about university admissions, financial aid opportunities and student visa procedures, as well as living and studying in America.

Advisors from the Fulbright Commission will be available to counsel all attendees on researching American universities, completing tests and applications and finding funding to study in the US. No prior registration is necessary.

Nearly 3,000 Sri Lankan students attended American universities in 2009 and the number is increasing each year.

"I would like to see the number of Sri Lankans studying in the United States continue to rise, which would increase the mutual understanding between our nations," said Deputy Chief of Mission Valerie Fowler.

"Students who study in the US can return and make tremendous contributions to Sri Lanka on all levels and in all fields."

The US Embassy is working in conjunction with Education USA and Linden Tours to host this fair to promote the diversity and availability of an American higher education to all qualified Sri Lankan students.