British Council – IELTS Scholarship Scheme, 2019-20 is offered for Bachelors, Masters degree in the field of Various subjects. Further, The deadline for the sending your application is 31 Jul 2019. This scholarship is provided by the British Council and the value of this scholarship is Partial Funding, up to £ 2,000. Additionally, This scholarship is open for citizens and residents of Sri Lanka.intending to study in UK, USA, Australia, New Zealand or Canada as well as all countries worldwide which recognize IELTS for university entry. The British Council has also organized IELTS Award, 2019

Moreover, The British Council is a British organization specializing in international educational and cultural opportunities. It is the UK’s international organization for cultural relations and educational opportunities. We are on the ground in six continents and over 100 countries, bringing international opportunity to life, every day Its “sponsoring department” within the United Kingdom Government is the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, although it has day-to-day operational independence. Sir Ciarán Devane is its chief executive;

Benefits

• The successful applicants of the British Council – IELTS Scholarship Scheme, 2019-20 will receive:
  • Bachelor’s student – GBP 1,000
  • Master’s student – GBP 2,000

Eligibility 

• Firstly, The candidates applying for IELTS Scholarship Scheme 2019 should be residents and citizens of Sri Lanka.
• The scholarship is open to all applicants who have taken the test between 19th May 2019 and also, 26th May 2019 (iBT) or 18th May 2019 (paper-based) with the British Council.
• Further, The candidates must have an IELTS overall band score of 6 or above.
• The applicants should be 18 years of age or above.
• Finally, The applicants for IELTS Scholarship Scheme 2019 must have an offer letter from a recognized higher education institute which accepts IELTS as part of its admission criteria in the UK, US, Australia, Canada, or New Zealand.

Required documents

• University offer letter
• Copy of your IELTS Test report form
• Also, your CV
• Copies of academic certificates

Evaluation

• Ability to meet entry criteria
• Essay (accuracy, language, and creativity)
• Awards/Recognitions obtained
• Voluntary engagements
• Interview