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Projects Abroad - Sri Lanka

Participate in one of the following volunteer projects in Sri Lanka:

  • Nursing*
  • Midwifery*
  • Physiotherapy
  • Business
  • Engineering
  • Teaching
  • IT Teaching
  • Childcare
  • Sea turtle Conservation

Check out the dedicated Northumbria University web page on the Projects Abroad website here.

Projects Abroad have recorded a Northumbria specific presentation which can be viewed here.

*You must have permission from your programme leader/guidance tutor before an offer can be made to you.  Please forward to email confirming their support to er.study-abroad@northumbria.ac.uk.

 

Application deadline:

Rolling deadline depending on intended start date.

 

When: 

Anytime between 1st September 2025 and 31st August 2026 for a duration of 2 weeks or 4 weeks. 

The minimum duration is 2 weeks and the maximum duration is 4 weeks. Programmes must be completed by August 31st.

Nursing programmes are August only to fit in academic calendar for medical students

 

Funding available: 

For 4 week programmes, there are three grants available for students who meet any of the widening participation criteria:

  • Living cost grant: £588
  • Travel grant: up to £905
  • Additional costs: up to £80 this supports payment towards buying/renewing a passport, travel insurance and vaccinations 

For those who do not meet any of the criteria there is a grant of £476 available.

 

For 2 week programmes, there are three grants available for students who meet any of the widening participation criteria:

  • Living cost grant: £294
  • Travel grant: up to £905
  • Additional costs: up to £40 this supports payment towards buying/renewing a passport, travel insurance and vaccinations 

For those who do not meet any of the criteria there is a grant of £238 available.

Students who are not eligible for funding can still participate in the programme and be covered by the university's insurance.

 

Programme fee: 

Programme cost varies between projects but all programmes have a registration fee of £195. Costs for all programmes can be found here. We have agreed with Projects Abroad for a special £250 discount from the advertised website project fees.

Students who are not accepted for funding can still participate in the programme and be covered by the university's insurance

What does the programme fee include? 

  • Accommodation 

  • Meals (3 per day, 7 days a week)

  • Placement arrangement 
  • Transportation to placement
  • Airport pick up and drop off
  • Project/placement materials
  • 24/7 back up and support
  • Projects Abroad T-Shirt
  • Dedicated pre-departure support
  • Social activity
  • 110% carbon-offsetting of in-destination activities

What additional costs should be considered?* 

  • Vaccinations
  • Flights 
  • Visa
  • Travel Insurance
  • Excursions


*Please note this list is not exhaustive, you must research potential costs yourself

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