Mahatma Gandhi Scholarships for 300 A/L students

Mahatma Gandhi Scholarships were awarded to 300 Advanced Level school students from all 25 districts across the country by Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, at a ceremony at the Ministry of Education on Monday.

Deputy Minister of Education and Higher Education Dr. Madhura Senevirathna and Acting Indian High Commissioner Dr. Satyanjal Pandey were also present.

Under the scholarship program, Rs. 2,500 is provided monthly to Advanced Level students on a merit-cum-means basis, specifically targeting the top six students from each district. This year’s ceremony was notable for awarding scholarships to two batches simultaneously, covering the period from 2021 to 2024.

Prime Minister Dr. Amarasuriya expressed her gratitude to the Indian Government for providing the Mahatma Gandhi Scholarships and for its various other initiatives in Sri Lanka. While congratulating the recipients, the Prime Minister also took the opportunity to recall and share Mahatma Gandhi’s thoughts and ideals, encouraging the students to reflect on his legacy.

Acting High Commissioner Dr. Pandey said that the Mahatma Gandhi Scholarship is not merely a financial award for needy and meritorious students, but a recognition for a lifetime. He said that as awardees, they are expected to not only excel in their academic performance but also to carry and spread the noble ideas of the great leader throughout their lives.

Source - Sunday Observer