Scholarships in the UK for Sri Lankan Students

Name of the scholarship

Eligibility

Average scholarship amount (in Pound)

Chevening Scholarships

Completed an undergraduate degree; Two years of work experience

Up to £18,000

Westminster Full-fee Scholarship

Students from developing countries; Bachelor's degree

100% tuition fee waiver for students pursuing a full-time Master’s program at the University of Westminster

The Hornby Educational Trust Scholarships

graduates passionate about learning and excelling in the English language and teaching the English language learning methods in their home country

Varies 

University

Scholarship

Details

Eligibility

University of Hertfordshire

University of Hertfordshire Undergraduate Bursary

£1,500 available for the first year of your undergraduate program

Registered in a full-time undergraduate course with 120 credit points per academic year

The University of Hertfordshire Graduate Scholarship - 20% fee discount for Herts Alumni

20% tuition fee reduction to University of Hertfordshire undergraduate students who return to study for any postgraduate taught course and research degree at Herts.

For Hert's alumni for their first full year of full-time or all years of part-time (UK/EU only) postgraduate or research degrees at the University

Jarvis Centenary Scholarship

£5,000 (over three years of study: £1,000 in the first year, £2,000 each in the second and third years)

for students enrolled in BA Architecture or BEng Civil Engineering, or MEng Civil Engineering courses with 120 UCAS points

De Montfort University

DMU International Scholarship

Upto £3,000 for deserving international students enrolled in undergraduate courses

for international students enrolled in undergraduate courses

Sustainability Scholarship

offers a £5,000 discount on the total value of your course fee

for international students enrolled in full-time undergraduate/postgraduate courses and having cleared a pre-CAS interview

Coventry University

International Pathways scholarship

£3,000 reduction in tuition fees

for international students enrolled in a foundation, international year one and pre-master courses

Queen’s University Belfast

International Office Undergraduate Scholarships

£2500 or £3000 for eligible undergraduate students

for international students enrolled in an undergraduate course

Vice Chancellor's International Attainment Scholarship

50% of tuition fees paid for up to a maximum of four years

for eligible international students enrolled in one of the specified full-time undergraduate programmes

Queen's Management School Awards

one-off award of £5000

for eligible international students enrolled in postgraduate taught programmes

University of Greenwich

International Scholarships Award

tuition fee discount worth up to £3,000 in the first year

For eligible candiates enrolling in full-time undergraduate or taught postgraduate course for the upcoming September, January or April intakes

Greenwich Postgraduate Scholarship 2023

£5,000 fee waiver to study a master’s courses at the University

for existing Greenwich undergraduate students interested in pursuing a master's course in the university

University of Portsmouth

Vice Chancellor's Global Development Scholarship

£1,600 fee waiver in the first year of study

for international students enrolled in undergraduate/postgraduate taught courses

Chancellor's Global Academic Merit Scholarship

£3,000 fee reduction in the first year of study

for international students enrolled in undergraduate/postgraduate taught courses

Cardiff Metropolitan University

Undergraduate Scholarship

One-off award of £1,000

for eligible international students enrolling in undergraduate courses

South East Asia Scholarship

50% Tuition Fees

for high performing international students enrolling in undergraduate or postgraduate meeting the English language requirements of IELTS or UKVI equivalent

UCLAN

International Bursary

£1,000 per year for the duration of your course

for high performing international students enrolling in undergraduate or postgraduate courses

University of Essex

Academic Excellence Senior Status Law Scholarship

£3,000 tuition fee discount in the first year of study

for eligible international student studying the Law LLB M103 (Senior Status) programme

Ian James Evans Scholarship

A full tuition fee discount plus £500 per year towards books and other course costs for physically challenged international students

for physically challenged international students

Vice-Chancellor’s Global Talent Scholarship

scholarship of 50% of your first year tuition fee, paid as a discount on registration

for high performing international students

University of Dundee

GEMS scholarship

£6,000 per year of study

for international students enrolled in a full-time on campus undergraduate course of 120 credits per year

International College Dundee Progressing with Excellence scholarship

up to £6000 per year of study

for international students completing an ICD full-time programme (online or on-campus), AND be progressing to a full-time (180 credits per year), on-campus UoD programme

Global Excellence scholarship

up to £6000 per year of study

for high performing international students enrolled in an undergraduate/postgraduate program

Heriot-watt University

International scholarships

£1,500 fee abatement

for eligible international students enrolled in undergraduate courses

University of West London

International Ambassador Scholarship

Up to £5,000 tuition fee discount for the first year of study for undergraduates and up to £2,000 tuition fees for postgraduates

for eligible students enrolling in undergraduate/postgaduate courses

Help to Achieve Scholarship

£5,000 tuition fee discount

full-time home or international students pursuing an undergraduate or postgraduate degree course

Glasgow Caledonian University

International Loyalty

£2,000 towards their first annual fees and £1,000 for each subsequent year of their full-time degree

£2,000 towards the first year of their annual tuition fees and £1,000 for any subsequent year of full-time study

full time international students successfully completing GCU Summer School or an exchange programme at GCU

University of Aberdeen

Aberdeen Global Scholarship

£3,000 tuition fee discount

For eligible self-funded taught Masters students

CB Davidson Fund

£2,500 discount

for eligible postgraduate students within the law school

Teesside University

Vice Chancellor's Scholarship

A one-off payment of £5,000 fee waiver in the first year of study

for eligible international students enrolled in an undergraduate degree or postgraduate taught degree

International Development Scholarship

£3,000 in your first full academic year of study

for eligible international students enrolled in a foundation, undergraduate or postgraduate programme

University of Bedfordshire

Vice Chancellor Scholarship

£1,000 VC Scholarship

for international students enrolled in undergraduate, or postgraduate degree courses

Postgraduate Research

£1,000 discount for the duration of your course

for international students enrolled in postgraduate courses

University of Huddersfield

Undergraduate Scholarship

Up to £4,000 fee waiver

for deserving international students enrolled in undergraduate courses

Postgraduate taught Scholarships

Up to £4,000 fee waiver

for deserving international students enrolled in postgraduate courses

University of Law

International Bursaries

Up to £2,500 per academic year depending on the course and level of study

for international students enrolled in eligible undergraduate/postgraduate courses

Women in leadership scholarship

Up to 10 – 50% of the tuition fee waiver

for international students enrolling in the Full-time or Executive MBA course

University of Plymouth

Undergraduate International Student Scholarship

£2000 off your tuition fees in year one.

to appreciate consistent academic achievement:

10% off the successive years tuition fee if an overall grade of 60% or above is maintained

20% off the successive years tuition fee if an overall grade of 70% or above is maintained.

for deserving international students enrolled in undergraduate courses

Postgraduate scholarships for international students

£10,000 scholarship per country to students in India, Sri Lanka and Malaysia applying for postgraduate courses in the following eligible subjects including Marine Science; Marine Biology; Marine Conservation; Sustainable Environmental Management; Environmental Consultancy

GREAT Scholarships 2023 for eligible international students enrolled in postgraduate courses in eligible subjects

University of York

Be Exceptional 60th Anniversary scholarships

£7,500 tuition fee discount

for deserving international students full-time undergraduate course

Postgraduate 60th Anniversary scholarship

£5,000, £7,500 or £10,000 tuition fee discount based on the course

for deserving international students full-time postgraduate course

Criteria

Description

Academic Standing

Your GPA isn't just a number in the UK; it's a testament to your commitment. Make sure it reflects your potential.

Language Skills

The UK universities primarily instruct in English. IELTS or TOEFL scores serve as your passport in showcasing proficiency.

Letters of Endorsement

Gather letters that sing praises of your character and abilities. Yes, from your previous professors or supervisors.

Extracurricular Involvements

The UK loves well-rounded students. Whether you're into cricket, debate, or community service - it all counts!

Field-Specific Criteria

Some scholarships have a niche. If you're aiming for one, ensure you fit right in.