Schols for NCP students [May 05 2011]

by Mohammed Naalir

North Central Province Chief Minister Berty Premalal Dissanayake granted scholarships to 701 students who are studying for their G.C.E (A/L) examination from poor families in the province.

These students were selected from zonal education divisions in the Anuradhapura and Polannaruwa districts. Each student was granted Rs. 6,000 to be paid Rs. 500 each month. The funds for the scholarship program would be granted through Presidential funds, according to the North Central Province Chief Minister’s office.