Scholarships

UK Funded Scholarships

Chevening Scholarships

Who can apply: Master’s applicants from both India & Sri Lanka

Covers: Full tuition, monthly stipend, travel costs, visa fees

Selection Rate: 2–3%

Deadline: September–November

Required Documents: Degree certificates, 2 references, personal statement, top 3 university choices

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Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships

Who can apply: Master’s applicants from both India & Sri Lanka

Covers: Tuition, return airfare, living stipend

Selection Rate: 5–10%

Deadline: September–October

Required Documents: Academic transcripts, admission offer, development statement

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British Council Women in STEM Scholarship

Who can apply: Female master’s applicants from India & Sri Lanka

Covers: Full tuition, travel, monthly stipend

Deadline: January–February

Required Documents: Offer letter, transcripts, personal essay

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India-Funded Scholarships

Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation Scholarship

Who can apply: Indian master’s students

Covers: Tuition, living expenses, travel, health allowance

Deadline: End of April

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J.N. Tata Endowment for Higher Education

Who can apply: Indian master’s students

Covers: ₹1–10 lakh

Deadline: End of April

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Sri Lanka-Funded Scholarships

Mahapola Higher Education Scholarship

Who can apply: Sri Lankan master’s students

Covers: 5,000–8,000 LKR monthly

Deadline: November–December

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Additional UK Scholarships for International Students

GREAT Scholarships

Eligibility: Postgraduate students from select countries, including India & Sri Lanka

Coverage: Minimum of £10,000 towards tuition fees (one-year postgraduate course)

Participating Universities: Various UK universities across multiple disciplines

Apply Via: Study UK

University of Manchester Global Futures Scholarships

Eligibility: Undergraduate & postgraduate applicants from South Asia (India & Sri Lanka)

Coverage: Up to £24,000 (£8,000/year over three years for undergraduates)

Apply Via: The University of Manchester

University of Bristol Think Big Scholarships

Eligibility: International students applying for undergrad or postgrad courses

Coverage: £5,000–£20,000 towards tuition fees

Apply Via: University of Bristol

University of Westminster Full-Fee Scholarships

Eligibility: Students from developing countries pursuing a full-time Master’s program

Coverage: 100% tuition fee waiver

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Hornby Educational Trust Scholarships

Eligibility: English language teachers from low- & middle-income countries (including Sri Lanka)

Coverage: Full tuition fees, living expenses, return airfare

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University-Specific Scholarships

Aston University Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarship

Eligibility: International undergraduate & postgraduate students with excellent academic records

Coverage: £8,000 towards tuition fees

Apply Via: British Council

University of Dundee Global Excellence Scholarship

Eligibility: International students with outstanding academic performance

Coverage: £6,000 per year of study

Apply Via: British Council

University of Lincoln Global Leaders Scholarship

Eligibility: International students demonstrating leadership potential

Coverage: 50% tuition fee reduction for the first year of study

Apply Via: British Council