One scholarship of £26,000 is available, which must be used towards the cost of tuition fees for a one-year taught master's degree.

In addition to this, a living cost bursary of £3,000 will also be awarded to the successful awardee. This scholarship is aimed at supporting students who are in financial need.

Ms Sonali Siriwardena is delighted to honour the memory of late Mr Senathi Rajah with this scholarship. Mr Senathi Rajah was a former Senior partner of Julius & Creasy, one of the oldest civil law firms in Sri Lanka, and a much-respected mentor and benefactor of young professionals in Sri Lanka.

Eligibility

You can apply if you:

• are a national of Sri Lanka, holding a Sri Lankan passport;
• already have applied to start a one-year full-time master's degree at the University of Bristol in September 2024;
• are classed as an overseas student for fee purposes.

How to apply

Apply using the international scholarships online application form. You can find more details about this form in our guidance on how to apply for international scholarships.

The application process is the same for all University of Bristol international scholarships so the terms and conditions are the same too. Read the terms and conditions before applying.

How to apply

Deadline

Applications for 2024 entry have now closed.

Assessment process

Successful applicants will be contacted on or before Friday 24 May 2024.

Unsuccessful applicants will be notified shortly after.

Further details

If you apply for this scholarship, you will also automatically be considered for the Think Big postgraduate scholarship. You do not need to submit two separate applications.

The application process is the same for all University of Bristol international scholarships so the terms and conditions and frequently asked questions are also the same.

• Terms and conditions
• Frequently asked questions

The University of Bristol has hosted scholars for the R. Senathi Rajah Memorial Scholarship every year beginning in the 2021/22 academic year.