Scholarship
Mahapola Scholarships
The Mahapola Scholarship is a government-funded financial aid program for students in state universities. It is designed to support students with tuition and living costs during their undergraduate studies.
About this scholarship
Mahapola Scholarships is offered by Mahapola Higher Education Scholarship Trust Fund for study in Sri Lanka at bachelor level. The award is valued at Rs. 8,000 per installment, provided as tuition and living support. Funding is renewable, so it can continue across more than one year of study subject to the provider's conditions.
What the funding covers
This scholarship is classified as tuition and living funding. Applicants selected receive Rs. 8,000 per installment. Selection is need-based, so financial circumstances are central to the assessment.
Who can apply
The award is open to candidates applying at bachelor level. Nationality requirements apply: Sri Lanka.
Eligibility
Students must be registered for an undergraduate program, not be employed, and meet specific parental income ceilings as defined by the University Grants Commission.
How to apply
No fixed closing date is published, so check the provider for the current cycle. Requirements are set by the provider and can change between intakes, so verify each item on the official page before submitting.
Eligible study levels
bachelor
Nationality requirements
Sri Lanka
Funding basis
Need-based
Some scholarship details still require source confirmation. Confirm the study destination and applicant eligibility with the provider before applying.
Key details
- Provider
- Mahapola Higher Education Scholarship Trust Fund
- Study destination
- Sri Lanka
- Eligible applicant countries
- Sri Lanka
- Award
- Rs. 8,000 per installment
- Funding type
- tuition and living
- Selection basis
- Need-based
- Study levels
- bachelor
- Nationality
- Sri Lanka
- Deadline
- Deadline unknown
- Renewable
- Yes
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-08-27