SLBFE launches 2026 scholarship programme for migrant workers' children

The Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) has announced the opening of online applications for its 2026 scholarship programme. The initiative is specifically designed to provide educational support to children of Sri Lankan migrant workers employed abroad.

Prospective applicants can submit their applications through the SLBFE's online portal. The scholarship programme aims to ease the financial burden on families of overseas workers and promote educational opportunities for their dependents.

The scheme reflects ongoing efforts by the SLBFE to support the dependents of Sri Lanka's migrant workforce, which constitutes a significant portion of the country's labour force abroad. The scholarships are intended to ensure that children of migrant workers have access to quality education despite the challenges posed by parental absence due to overseas employment.

Interested families are encouraged to visit the SLBFE's official website for detailed information regarding eligibility criteria, application procedures, and scholarship award details. The deadline and specific terms of the 2026 programme are available through the bureau's online channels.