Sri Lanka Insurance Life (SLIC Life), recognised as “The Nation’s Protector”, has continued its commitment towards empowering future generations by awarding 227 scholarships under its flagship Sri Lanka Insurance Life – Suba Pathum Scholarship Programme.
As a responsible corporate citizen, SLIC Life has consistently supported educational development and community wellbeing while strengthening its role as one of Sri Lanka’s leading state-owned enterprises.
Launched in 2014, the Suba Pathum Scholarship Programme was introduced to recognise and reward the academic achievements of children of Sri Lanka Insurance Life policyholders across the country. Since its inception, the initiative has awarded more than 2,425 scholarships, with a total value exceeding Rs. 265 million.
This year’s programme will recognise 227 outstanding students who achieved exceptional results at the 2024 Grade 5 Scholarship Examination, G.C.E. Ordinary Level Examination and G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination.
The scholarship recipients include 77 Grade 5 Scholarship achievers, 70 G.C.E. Ordinary Level students and 74 G.C.E. Advanced Level students. In addition, six students who achieved national rankings at the 2024 G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination will receive special recognition for their outstanding performances.
Students receiving Grade 5 Scholarship and G.C.E. Ordinary Level awards were selected based on district-level performance, while Advanced Level scholarship recipients were recognised for their national-level achievements.
Under the programme, eligible students receive financial support of Rs. 20,000 annually for five years for Grade 5 Scholarship achievers, Rs. 40,000 annually for two years for G.C.E. Ordinary Level achievers, and Rs. 50,000 annually for three years for G.C.E. Advanced Level achievers.
Further expanding its commitment to academic excellence, SLIC Life has introduced a special one-time scholarship of Rs. 150,000 for top national performers at the 2024 G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination, extending recognition beyond its policyholder community.
A total investment of Rs. 25.3 million has been allocated for the 2026 Suba Pathum Scholarship Programme, reflecting SLIC Life’s continued dedication to nurturing young talent and supporting education in Sri Lanka.
The scholarship awarding ceremony was held at Temple Trees, Colombo on July 17, 2026, with the participation of the Chairman and Board of Directors, Chief Officers, senior management of Sri Lanka Insurance Life, along with scholarship recipients and their parents.
Citrus Leisure Partners with RateGain to Enhance Direct Booking Experience Across Sri Lanka
Citrus Leisure PLC, one of Sri Lanka’s leading publicly listed hospitality groups, has partnered with RateGain Travel Technologies Limited to strengthen its direct booking capabilities through UNO Direct Stack, an AI-powered hospitality technology platform designed to enhance the complete guest booking journey.
The strategic partnership will enable Citrus Leisure to integrate key digital capabilities including guest acquisition, digital marketing, website optimisation, booking conversion, distribution management and pricing intelligence into a unified growth platform.
By adopting UNO Direct Stack, Citrus Leisure aims to increase direct revenue, improve booking conversions and reduce reliance on third-party booking channels. The initiative represents one of the most comprehensive direct revenue technology integrations undertaken by a Sri Lankan hospitality group.
The collaboration further strengthens RateGain’s position as a strategic technology partner for hotels seeking to accelerate direct revenue growth. Through a consolidated technology ecosystem, Citrus Leisure will be able to create a more seamless digital experience for travellers while reducing operational challenges associated with managing multiple platforms and vendors.
Citrus Leisure operates a diverse hospitality portfolio including Citrus Hikkaduwa, Citrus Waskaduwa and The Steuart by Citrus in Colombo, catering to both leisure and corporate travellers across multiple markets.
Through UNO Direct Stack, the group will gain enhanced visibility across demand generation, customer conversion, pricing strategies and distribution performance, enabling more data-driven decisions and personalised guest engagement.
Commenting on the partnership, Chandana Talwatte, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of Citrus Leisure PLC, said the collaboration reflects the company’s commitment to building a stronger digital foundation for future growth.
Sri Lanka Insurance Life Awards 227 Scholarships Under Suba Pathum Scholarship Programme
