Undergraduate Scholarships

The University Grants Commission and the Ministry of Trade and Consumer Affairs select the eligible students for the Mahapola Scholarships. The UCSC notifies the students who are qualified to receive Mahapola Scholarships thereafter.The UCSC selects the eligible students for the bursary payments and the selected students are informed through a public notice. Bursary assistance scholarships are also available for eligible UCSC students. Application forms for bursary scholarships are available at the Academic and Publications division. Details of Mahapola and Bursary scholarships are given by the following table.

Mahapola Scholarships (Rs.) Bursary Assistance (Rs.)
Merit Scholarship 5050.00 Merit Scholarship 4000.00
Ordinary Scholarship 5000.00 Ordinary Scholarship 3900.00

Apart from the above mentioned scholarships there are several private scholarships such as Scholarship from Student Distress and Welfare Fund and Scholarships from Alumni, other organizations and donors for the needy students of UCSC as a support for their critical financial problems after following the relevant interviewing process. Students can get more details from the Academic and Publication division regarding the bursary and private scholarships.

Postgraduate Research Scholarships

Call for Applications for MPhil/PhD Candidates (full-time/part-time) 2022;

  • A limited number of studentships covering first year annual fees will be made available on a competitive basis for full time MPhil/ PhD students for the year 2022.

  • A limited number of opportunities will be made available for Research Assistant Positions at UCSC (Potential candidates should apply at the time of formal registration after formal proposal defense)

  • Candidates will be selected based on the marks obtained at the qualifying test and publications already made during undergraduate studies and performance at the interview. An interview will be conducted by a panel appointed by the Board Studies. The Panel will consist of of the following members

    • Director, Head/ RHD

    • Research Degree Coordinator

    • Two Senior Academic Staff Members appointed by the Syndicate

  • Full Time candidates may be considered for such studentships in the subsequent years based on the progress made in the preceding year.