Change-Maker Scholarships
Empowering Potential to Achieve Dreams
CIRP believes in inspiring and actively encouraging individuals to continuously improve themselves and to contribute positively to the community through their achievements. We are committed to support young men and women who have the potential to become change makers in their communities , positively touching thousands of lives with their contribution to the world.
CIRP Change Maker Scholarship Program was introduced in 2018 with the objective of further empowering those who dare to dream and has successfully supported hundreds of students over the years. Change-makers scholarship program recognizes the different talents and achievements of individuals and encourages them to continue their passions throughout university life. CIRP also hopes to attract students with diverse talents to study at the university, further increasing the vibrant nature of its student population.
Change-maker scholarships are awarded to both Sri Lankan and International students. Scholarships are available for Foundation, Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programs and the number of scholarships are announced for every intake by the scholarship committee.
Scholarships are awarded under four main categories recognizing different achievements of Sri Lankan youth. Including aspects other than academic achievements is one of the key significance of the Change-maker scholarship program making it inclusive, recognizing the diverse skills and achievements of the students.
Scholarships are allocated to fields of study including Psychology, Business, Medical & Health Sciences, Hospitality, Art & Design, Fashion, Law and Early Childhood Education.
Students applying for British Bachelor’s degree courses offered at CIRP in collaboration with University of Greater Manchester, UK and the International Foundation Diploma courses awarded in collaboration with NCC UK are eligible for the scholarships. In addition, a certain number of scholarships are also allocated for the Transfer Degree programs offered by CIRP in partnership with Edith Cowan University Australia, Victoria University of Wellington New Zealand and a range of different UK universities. Considering the number of scholarships granted and the financial value of the scholarships, CIRP Change-maker scholarship program is one of the leading scholarship programs in Sri Lanka.
Scholarship Categories
Merit based scholarships
Merit based scholarships are awarded to students who have excelled in their studies at Government and London O/L and A/L examinations achieving outstanding results. Based on the results of the applicants, scholarships will be awarded to the ones with the highest grades.
Leadership Scholarships
Change -maker scholarships are also awarded for demonstrating leadership at school and community level. Students who have been prefects, presidents and executive members of clubs and societies of schools and community organizations have the opportunity to apply under this category.
Talent based scholarships
Aesthetic talents including singing, dancing, playing musical instruments, drama, art & design are included in the scholarships for talent based category. Students who have significant achievements in these areas are encouraged to apply for these scholarships.
Sports based Scholarships
Sports based scholarships are awarded to students who have performed exceptionally in sports at National, Provincial and School level. Scholarships are open to sportsmen and women from both solo and team sports.
Process of selecting candidates for these scholarships include completing an application form, providing evidence of their achievements and a face to face interview with the Change-maker scholarship committee of CIRP. Interested individuals can contact CIRP and get more details about the scholarship programs contact us below.