NDB Bank in move to improve access to overseas education

NDB Bank has announced its latest partnership with International Scholar with the aim of making overseas education more financially accessible and stress-free for Sri Lankan students and their families. The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was officially signed on July 20, 2025, at the bank’s Head Office in Colombo.

Signing the MOU on behalf of NDB Bank were Sanjaya Perera, Senior Vice President – Personal Banking & Customer Experience, and Zeyan Hameed, Vice President – Retail Banking. Representing International Scholar were Keerthi Jayasuriya, Chief Executive Officer, and Ms. Ruckmalie Jayasuriya, Director and Chief Counsellor, the bank said in a media release.

International Scholar has been a pioneer in international student placements, supporting thousands of Sri Lankan students in securing university admissions across the UK, Canada, Australia, Europe, and New Zealand. Their expertise in academic counselling, visa assistance, and post-arrival support has made them a preferred partner for students and parents navigating the complexities of studying abroad.

As part of this collaboration, NDB Bank will provide specially curated financial solutions including education loans, student file facilities, and foreign remittance services—offering families a seamless and dependable financial foundation as they plan their global academic journeys.

This partnership is another step in NDB’s journey to be more than a bank, an enabler of life’s most defining milestones. By supporting educational aspirations through robust financial solutions, NDB Bank reaffirms its dedication to uplifting the nation, one future at a time.