Nurturing Brilliant Minds.
Building Tomorrow’s Tech Leaders.
About 99x Academy
At 99x Academy, we invest in Sri Lanka’s brightest young minds to shape the next generation of world-class tech professionals. Our program combines real industry exposure, structured learning, and long-term career guidance, creating a trusted pathway from education to a successful engineering career.
“99x Academy gave me a degree, real industry experience and a clear career path - a headstart most engineers only get years into their careers. I'm truly grateful for the opportunity and the growth it enabled”
Jude Bandara
99x Academy Alumni, currently a Senior software engineer at 99x
Why 99x Academy?
Merit-based scholarships for exceptionally talented students, making high-quality higher education accessible without financial burden.
Start your career early with a paid internship that gives you real-world project experience alongside experienced engineers.
Learn directly from industry experts and senior engineers who mentor you through both academic and professional growth.
Structured career development that prepares you for long-term growth in the software engineering industry.
Become part of a high-performing engineering community driven by learning, collaboration, and excellence.
Scholarship Program Details
Fully Sponsored Degree Pathway Worth Up to LKR 2.5 Million
99x Academy offers an accelerated, work-study pathway that allows students to gain world-class industry experience while earning a recognised degree. By graduation, students accumulate up to 5 years of industry exposure, positioning them for senior-level responsibilities early in their careers.
Selected students receive sponsorship of up to LKR 2.5 million for their Software Engineering / IT / Computing bachelor’s degree through our trusted education partner.
Admission Process
We look for students who are academically strong, curious, and motivated to build a career in technology, not just those who code, but those who want to grow.
Basic Eligibility Criteria
Applicants are required to have successfully completed their A/L exams to apply for the degree scholarship program.
Students who have completed the Foundation level program at IIT (Informatics Institute of Technology) and having two A passes for Maths and English in O/Ls may also apply.
Your Journey With Us
Year 1
This internship includes a paid allowance, allowing students to gain experience while earning from the very beginning.
Year 2
Based on performance, students may advance to a position equivalent of an Associate Engineer in a project team. The allowance is then increased to LKR 100,000, with annual reviews based on performance and growth.
Join the 99x Academy Community
Don’t miss this opportunity to build a secure, future-ready career in technology. Join 99x Academy and take the first step toward becoming a confident, industry-ready engineer.
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