The Lalith Athulathmudali Mahapola Higher Education Scholarship Trust Fund has released the final selection list for the 2024/25 academic year scholarships to the relevant universities. Selected students are required to complete their registration online.

According to the Trust Fund, students whose names appear on the final list must log in to mahapola.lk/BankApp2025 using their National Identity Card (NIC) number and complete registration before August 17, 2026. Online registration will close on that date.

Appeals from students not selected must be submitted by universities to the University Grants Commission (UGC) before October 15, 2026.

Important Instructions for Scholarship Recipients

• After registration, print the application and submit it to the university with a copy of the bank passbook or account verification document.
• Scholarship funds will only be credited to savings/mobile accounts opened in the applicant’s name at Bank of Ceylon or People’s Bank.
• Joint bank accounts will not be accepted.
• Bank account details provided at registration cannot be changed later without proper authorization; unauthorized changes may delay or suspend payments.
• A valid mobile phone number and email address must be provided and kept active throughout the scholarship period. (Newswire)

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President Ranil Wickremesinghe has emphasized the restructuring of vocational education to align with the demands of the modern world, ensuring that the youth of the country are equipped to excel in the competitive global job market.

The President further outlined plans to consolidate all vocational training institutes in Sri Lanka into a single vocational college, offering contemporary subject-related courses.

President Ranil Wickremesinghe conveyed these initiatives during his observation tour at the Ratmalana Lalith Athulathmudali Vocational Training Centre today (Feb 22), where he engaged in discussions with students.

Established in honour of Lalith Athulathmudali, this institution, presently under the National Youth Service Council, offers a spectrum of vocational technology courses, including motor mechanics, information technology, 3D planning and designing, language studies, preschool teaching, beauty culture and other contemporary programs essential for the evolving job market.

According to the President’s Media Division (PMD), during his visit, the President toured the classrooms, engaging with students to inquire about their education and well-being. He also participated in a brief discussion with the students, addressing their queries.

In response to a question regarding opportunities for Sri Lankan youth in the realm of modern technology, the President highlighted the country’s swift digital transformation, emphasizing the prioritization of advancements such as Artificial Intelligence (AI). He expressed optimism about Sri Lanka’s trajectory in embracing evolving technologies.

Meanwhile, in response to a student’s request to establish her own preschool after completing her studies, the President assured that the government would also focus on supporting such initiatives as part of the program to advance preschool education.

The President also penned a commemorative note in the guest book at the Vocational Training Centre and posed for a group photograph with the students. 

Following this, he engaged in cordial discussions with the students, taking the opportunity to snap a few ‘selfies’ with them. (NewsWire)

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