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.
Annual cycle — typically tied to undergraduate admission for the September intake; apply after receiving an offer
University of Sheffield
University-funded
emoji_events Award Overview
Value
Up to 50% tuition fee discount
Level
Undergraduate (full degree)
Renewal
Often renewable with good standing
Basis
Academic merit
info How this award actually works
Who awards it
University of Sheffield — not Lanka Scholar. We are not the awarding body and cannot grant, reserve or guarantee this award.
How you are considered
Through your admission application. Awards like this are usually assessed automatically from the application you already submit — there is typically no separate scholarship form to fill in.
What it covers
Up to 50% Tuition Fee Discount (Year 1+). This is a reduction in tuition, not a full ride. You still fund the remainder, plus living costs and the balance your visa requires you to show.
Where we come in
We make the admission application strong enough to be competitive — course choice, documents, references and deadlines. The funder makes the decision.
fact_check Eligibility Criteria
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
account_tree Application Process
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.
Russell Group
Research-Intensive University
Up to 50%
Tuition Discount
Top 100
Frequent World Ranking Band
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