EducationUSA roadshow in Colombo, Kandy and Galle
View(s):The US Embassy, in partnership with the US-Sri Lanka Fulbright Commission, has announced that EducationUSA, the US government’s official source of information on higher education, will host a university fair in Colombo, Galle, and Matara from March 20-22.
Students seeking admission in undergraduate, post-graduate, and doctorate programmes will have an opportunity to meet with representatives from 9 accredited universities and colleges from across the United States.
Students, parents, and school administrators are all encouraged to attend. There is no participation fee, but registration is required. For more details and for registration, please visit: bit.ly/EducationUSARoadshow2025.
Representatives from the following US higher education institutions will be in attendance: Fullerton College , Fullerton, California, George Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia, The George Washington University ,Washington DC, Quinnipiac University, Hamden, Connecticut, University of New Haven, West Haven, Connecticut (only present at the fair in Colombo), University of Wisconsin-Stout , Menomonie, Wisconsin, Wichita State University, Wichita, Kansas, Wesleyan College , Macon, Georgia and Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester, Massachusetts.
US Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Chung said: “American universities are unmatched – leading the world in technology, innovation and groundbreaking research. Our campuses are homes to the brightest minds and cutting-edge labs that shape the future. To the students in Sri Lanka: come study in the United States where top talent and innovators are cultivated, and our universities drive discovery. We were thrilled to see a 10 percent increase in the number of Sri Lankan students enrolled in U.S. colleges and universities for the 2023-2024 academic year, and we look forward to seeing even more growth in the future. EducationUSA’s upcoming fair helps Sri Lankan students start this journey toward studying in the U.S., paving the way for connections that will contribute to a stronger, safer, and more prosperous future for both America and Sri Lanka.”
The discussions with US universities and the EducationUSA adviser will provide valuable resources, covering academic programs, admission procedures, scholarships, and financial aid. These sessions aim to help students make informed decisions about US higher education and offer a deeper understanding of studying and living in the United States. Staff from the US-Sri Lanka Fulbright Commission will explain scholarship opportunities available to Sri Lankan citizens.
Dr Patrick McNamara, Executive Director of the US-Sri Lanka Fulbright Commission, highlighted the importance of strengthening the educational ties between Sri Lanka and the United States: “We are delighted to welcome these top US universities to Sri Lanka. Their representatives will connect directly with students and encourage them to explore further study opportunities in the USA which strengthens our binational collaboration and shared commitment to higher education.”
Representatives from the following US higher education institutions will be in attendance.
About EducationUSA: EducationUSA provides free counseling services to prospective students in Sri Lanka who wish to pursue higher education in the United States and is an integral part of the United States-Sri Lanka Fulbright Commission, an autonomous, bi-national organization established in 1952.
For more information about EducationUSA in Sri Lanka, visit: https://www.facebook.com/fulbrightsrilanka/.
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