Sri Lanka, March 30 -- The Department of Examinations has issued a notice calling for applications for the Grade 5 Scholarship examination scheduled to be held on August 9, 2026.

Applications will be accepted from today (30) until midnight on April 30. The Department emphasized that the deadline will not be extended under any circumstances.

Only students currently studying in Grade 5 at government schools or government-approved private schools are eligible to sit for the examination.

The Department further stated that scholarships will be awarded only to students from low-income families who are under 11 years of age as of January 31, 2027.

Applications must be submitted online, and relevant instructions can be obtained by visiting: h...