Design and Implementation of the English Access Program in Sri Lanka

The Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Embassy in Colombo announces an open competition to implement a program to carry out the design and implementation of the English Access Scholarship Program, 2025-2027. The English Access Scholarship Program aims to empower bright, talented, and economically disadvantaged students by developing their English language proficiency and fostering a deeper understanding of U.S.-Sri Lanka cross-cultural relations. The program emphasizes 21st century and global citizenship skills to build confidence and inspire public service in an increasingly interconnected world. In addition to English language abilities, these skills include critical and creative thinking, leadership, information technology, civic engagement, and media literacy.