The Sri Lanka Graduate Mentorship Programme 2024-25 focuses on providing free mentorship and support to Sri Lankan individuals looking to apply for postgraduate degrees (including PhD) abroad.

 

Benefits

Through this programme, mentees can expect:

• personalised 1:1 mentorship on all aspects of university and scholarship applications;

• access to a network of expert mentors who have pursued postgraduate studies abroad;

• exclusive mentee-only workshops on all aspects of university application processes, including: identifying degrees/ universities/ funding avenues of relevance, drafting good CVs, personal statements, writing samples, and preparing for interviews;

• tailored support programmes for scholarships (like Commonwealth, Chevening, etc.);

• capacity-building workshops on communication and leadership skills; and

• mental well-being and welfare support.

 

Eligibility 

 You are eligible to apply if:

1. you are a Sri Lanka national;

2. you have completed, or are in the final year of, an undergraduate degree at a college/ university in Sri Lanka; and

3. you are planning to apply for a postgraduate degree (including PhD) abroad (e.g. UK, USA, Australia, Europe) to start in Fall 2025 (September-October 2025).

 

Please note that priority will be given to applicants disadvantaged by social position, economic ability, and/or geography (or other similar factors).

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Application Process

If you meet the eligibility criteria specified above, we encourage you to apply to be a Mentee with us by filling the Application Form below. Before doing so, please have the following details ready:

1. Personal Information, including contact details, permanent address, education level of your parents, family income, etc.

2. Information about your Educational Background, including your school information, college/ university degree, medium of instruction, etc.

3. Supporting Information including your CV, plans of higher education, statements on your motivations to study abroad and reasons for applying to this mentorship programme, etc. ​

 

Applications for the Sri Lanka Graduate Mentorship Programme are currently open and will close at 11:59pm IST, Saturday, 31 August 2024.​ All applicants will hear back on the status of their applications by email.

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FAQs for Mentees 

Q1. When will applications open for the Sri Lanka Graduate Mentorship Programme 2024-25?

Applications for the Sri Lanka Graduate Mentorship Programme are now open (starting Tuesday, 16 July 2024). ​

 

Q2. When will applications close for the Sri Lanka Graduate Mentorship Programme 2024-25?

Applications for the Sri Lanka Graduate Mentorship Programme will close at 11:59pm IST, Saturday, 31 August 2024. ​

 

Q3. How do I apply for the Sri Lanka Graduate Mentorship Programme 2024-25?

Applications can be made by filling the form provided above and below (and here). ​

 

Q4. Will I get an acknowledgment email on submitting my application?

Yes, you will receive an auto-generated email with your responses (from Google Forms). Make sure you enter the correct email address.

 

Q5. When will I hear back after applying for the Sri Lanka Graduate Mentorship Programme?

You will receive our decision within 3-4 weeks after the application deadline. Given the large volume of applications we receive, even if you apply earlier, we will only be able to inform you about the outcome of your application after 3-4 weeks from the deadline. ​

 

Q6. What if I do not hear back 4 weeks after the application deadline?

It is highly unlikely that you will not receive a response from us within 4 weeks of the application deadline. However, if this does occur, please check your inbox as well as your spam folder. If you still have not received any communication from us, you can reach out to us at srilanka@projecteduaccess.com.

 

Q7. Will I be notified if I am not selected for the Sri Lanka Graduate Mentorship Programme 2024-25?

Yes, we will inform all applicants, whether selected or not selected, about the outcome of their application.

 

Q8. Someone has asked me to pay a fee to be considered for the Sri Lanka Graduate Mentorship Programme. Should I pay?

No, you should not pay any fees. The Sri Lanka Graduate Mentorship Programme is completely free of cost. If anyone asks you for money claiming to be associated with us, please report them immediately to srilanka@projecteduaccess.com.

 

Q9. What happens after I am selected for the Sri Lanka Graduate Mentorship Programme?

If you are selected, you will receive an email from us informing you about your selection. This email will include a deadline by which you need to confirm your acceptance. Once you confirm, you will go through an onboarding process before your mentorship formally begins.

 

Q10. What happens if I am not selected for the Sri Lanka Graduate Mentorship Programme?

Due to our limited capacity, we cannot accept all applicants into the Sri Lanka Graduate Mentorship Programme. If you are not selected, it does not reflect on your merit or qualifications. Selection is a careful decision based on various factors, including the status of your profile. In some cases, we may offer you a place in a different programme better suited to your needs. Regardless of the outcome, we will inform you about the decision and provide further guidance if possible. ​

 

Q11. If I have more questions, how do I get in touch?

Email us at srilanka@projecteduaccess.com ​

 

Q12. I think I'm ready to apply. Can I apply now?

Yes, absolutely! If you have reviewed the eligibility criteria and feel prepared to submit your application, you can do so right away through the application form linked below.

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