The Cabinet of Ministers has approved an increase in the Mahapola Scholarship allowance for state university students to Rs. 7,500, and the bursary to Rs. 6,500, effective from April 2025, according to Cabinet Spokesman, Minister Bandula Gunawardana.
Both student unions and the Federation of University Teachers’ Association (FUTA) have voiced concerns over the delayed raise in the Mahapola Scholarship, staging numerous protests over the past year.
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