September 11, Colombo (LNW): The government has announced plans to increase the Mahapola scholarship premium starting in April 2025. Speaking at a press conference at the Government Information Department, Cabinet Spokesman and Mass Media Minister Dr. Bandula Gunawardhana stated that Cabinet approval has been granted to raise the Mahapola scholarship premium to Rs. 7,500 and the bursary premium to Rs. 6,500.
The Mahapola scholarship and bursary premiums for university students have not been revised since 2015. The Cabinet of Ministers recognized the need for an increase following a joint proposal by the Ministers of Education, Trade, Commerce, and Food Security.
