President launches Academic Scholarship Programme to enhance educational access for SL children

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February 26, Colombo (LNW): In a bid to bolster educational opportunities for Sri Lankan children, President Ranil Wickremesinghe has introduced the “Presidential Academic Scholarship Programme 2024/2025,” the President’s Media Division (PMD) announced.

This initiative, facilitated through the President’s Fund, is geared towards extending financial aid to 100,000 students ranging from Grade 01 to Grade 11, encompassing all 10,126 schools nationwide, according to the official statement.

The programme is structured to annually grant scholarships to one hundred thousand (100,000) students across Grades 01 to 11, encompassing the entirety of Sri Lanka’s school network.

A total allocation of Rs. 3,600 million has been earmarked from the President’s Fund to sustain this endeavour.

President Wickremesinghe, recognising the economic challenges prevailing in the nation, envisions this initiative as a means to ensure uninterrupted education for deserving students, particularly those facing financial constraints.

By investing in the country’s future leaders, the programme seeks to nurture talent and bolster Sri Lanka’s human capital.

Further details concerning the selection criteria and implementation of the programme will be communicated soon through the official Facebook page of the President’s Fund: www.facebook.com/president.fund.

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