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University of Sheffield International Undergraduate Scholarship

The University of Sheffield offers merit-based undergraduate scholarships for international students — including Sri Lankans — that reduce tuition fees by up to 50% for academically strong applicants. Sheffield is a Russell Group university known for engineering, computer science, and the social sciences, and its undergraduate awards are designed to make a UK degree more attainable for high-achieving overseas students. Awards are typically applied as a percentage tuition discount and may be renewable across years of study subject to good academic standing. For Sri Lankan A/L students with strong results, this is a meaningful way to cut the headline cost of a Russell Group undergraduate degree.

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Value

Up to 50% tuition fee discount

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Level

Undergraduate (full degree)

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Renewal

Often renewable with good standing

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Basis

Academic merit

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International Fee Status

Open to international (overseas) fee-paying undergraduates, including students from Sri Lanka. You apply after holding an offer for an eligible Sheffield undergraduate course.

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Strong Academic Profile

Awards are merit-based — competitive A/L results (or equivalent qualifications recognised by Sheffield) are expected. Higher grades unlock higher discount tiers.

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English Proficiency

You must meet Sheffield's English-language entry requirements (IELTS or equivalent). Many Sri Lankan English-medium students meet these with the standard tests.

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Self-Funding Status

These awards generally target self-funding international students and are not usually combinable with full external sponsorship. Check the specific scheme terms.

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Course-Specific Variation

Some faculties and courses run their own additional international scholarships. Check your department's page as well as the central international scholarship listing.

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Apply for an undergraduate place

Apply to your chosen Sheffield undergraduate course (via UCAS) and secure an offer. Scholarship consideration follows from holding an eligible offer.

Submit the scholarship application

Complete the international undergraduate scholarship form (where required) by the published deadline, providing your offer details and academic results.

Assessment

Sheffield assesses applications on academic merit against the available scholarship budget. Some awards are automatic on meeting grade thresholds; others are competitive.

Award and enrolment

Successful applicants receive a tuition-discount confirmation, applied to their fees on enrolment. Keep up the required grades to retain a renewable award.

About the University of Sheffield

The University of Sheffield is a Russell Group university with a strong global research reputation, particularly in engineering, materials, computer science, and the social sciences. Sheffield is one of the UK's most popular cities for international students, combining lower living costs than London with a large, supportive student community.