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
Apply HereCommonwealth 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
Apply HereBritish 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
Apply HereInlaks Shivdasani Foundation Scholarship
Who can apply: Indian master’s students
Covers: Tuition, living expenses, travel, health allowance
Deadline: End of April
Apply HereJ.N. Tata Endowment for Higher Education
Mahapola Higher Education Scholarship
Who can apply: Sri Lankan master’s students
Covers: 5,000–8,000 LKR monthly
Deadline: November–December
Apply HereGREAT 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
Apply Via: Apply Here
Hornby Educational Trust Scholarships
Eligibility: English language teachers from low- & middle-income countries (including Sri Lanka)
Coverage: Full tuition fees, living expenses, return airfare
Apply Via: Apply Here
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