The U.S.-SLFC, formally known as the U.S. Educational Foundation of Sri Lanka, is an autonomous bi-national commission established by the governments of the U.S and Sri Lanka. Its activities began when representatives of the two governments initiated a short-term programme by an executive Agreement signed on 17th, November 1952.

The Programme gained permanent status in 1964 with the signing of an Agreement for the establishment of the present bi-national Commission. The US-SLFC is the only independent commission of its kind in the field of academic exchange in Sri Lanka and the only such entity that functions under a bi-national Board of Directors.

The objectives of the U.S.-Sri Lanka Fulbright Commission are:

• To promote closer relations between Sri Lanka and the U.S. by increasing the number of Sri Lankans and Americans who have direct knowledge of both countries.
• To address some of Sri Lanka's identified educational needs in fields where study opportunities, instructional facilities and institutional options are limited, especially in areas where the U.S. experience is strong.
• To encourage the participation of U.S university alumni in support of U.S.-Sri Lanka academic exchange through a variety of follow-up programmes.
• To strengthen institutional ties between the U.S. and Sri Lankan universities and research institutions.
  

The members of the US-SLFC are drawn from the U.S. Government and Sri Lanka. All Board decisions are taken after careful consideration of all issues involved on the basis of consensus.

Executive Director:

• Tissa Jayatilaka

Members of the Board:

• Robert O. Blake Jr, Ambassador of the United States - Hony., Chairman
• Terry J. White, Counselor for Press and Cultural Affairs, US Embassy - Chairman
• Mark Sorensen, Workforce Development Officer, USAID - Treasurer
• Jennifer Moragoda, Honorary Consul for Brazil - Member
• Deepika Udagama, Head, Department of Law, Faculty of Law, University of Colombo - Member
• Nihal Fonseka, Chief Executive Officer/ General Manager, DFCC Bank - Member
• Nimal Bandara, Secretary, Ministry of Education & Higher Education - Member

The US-SLFC is made up of a small team of dedicated staff who are always willing to help you with your queries and requests. Please feel free to contact the Commission if you need advise on pursuing studies in the U.S. or information on activities of the Commission that are open to the public.

The US-SLFC is open to the public from Monday to Friday each week.

Please note that the Reference Library, only, will be open without a break from
10.00 am - 4.30 pm

It is always advisable to make a prior appointment if you wish to meet a staff member, as that would ensure the person you need to see is available at the time you visit the Commission.

For general inquiries please write to
soraya@isplanka.lk

For inquiries about scholarships, grantee status and other activities of the Commission please contact the Programme Officer on
fulbright@isplanka.lk

For inquires about the activities of the Student Advising Centre or appointments with the student advisor please write to
advising@isplanka.lk