Asidisi Mass Media Scholarship Programme 2026: Apply Online Now

Key Scholarship Details at a Glance

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the Asidisi Mass Media Scholarship, applicants must fulfill the following requirements:

• Professional Status: Must be a journalist matching the classifications outlined in Extraordinary Gazette No. 2413/44 (dated 05.12.2024) with a minimum of two years of service.
• Media Accreditation: Applicants must hold a valid Media Accreditation Card for the year 2025/2026 issued by the Department of Government Information.
• Age Bracket: Candidates must be between 18 and 55 years old by the closing date of applications.
• Course Selection: The applicant must already be selected for, or currently following, a media-related course at a stipulated institution. Eligible programs range from short-term certificates to Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctorate degrees.
• Past Beneficiaries: Reapplicants who previously received this scholarship must have successfully completed the course funded under the prior scheme.

Approved Subjects & Fields of Study

Funding is permitted for courses covering the following media and cross-disciplinary subjects:

• Mass Communication
• Technical Subjects (Video Editing, Audio Production, Social Media Management, Web Content Creation, Multimedia Production)
• Data Journalism
• Languages (Sinhala, Tamil, and English only)
• Supporting Disciplines (Political Science, Economics, Sociology, International Relations, Law, Disaster Management, Criminology)

Note: Other media-related subjects may be considered subject to approval by the Secretary.

Financial Structure & Funding Limits

The scholarship provides tiered financial aid depending on the type of qualification you pursue:

• Doctorate (Ph.D.): Rs. 700,000
• Masters, Bachelor’s, and General Degrees: Up to a maximum of Rs. 350,000
• Postgraduate Diplomas, Diplomas, Long-Term & Short-Term Certificate Courses: Up to a maximum of Rs. 200,000

The ministry distributes funds in instalments. Selected journalists receive 50% of the course fee at the start of the program, 25% as a second installment, and the remaining 25% upon submitting the completion certificate. Successful applicants must sign an agreement with the Ministry and begin their course within six months.

How to Apply

Eligible journalists can apply using one of the following official methods:

1. Online: Complete the digital application directly on the official Ministry website

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