A total of 161 journalists representing electronic and print media will receive scholarships under the “Asidisi Journalism” and “Asidisi Technical” scholarship programmes today (14), marking the highest number of journalists to receive such scholarships in Sri Lanka’s history.
An allocation of Rs. 54.3 million has been made for the programme, which aims to enhance journalists’ knowledge, skills and attitudes while providing opportunities to promote professional journalism in the country.
The scholarship award ceremony for 2026 is scheduled to be held this afternoon at the Postal Headquarters Auditorium on D.R. Wijewardene Mawatha, Colombo 10, under the patronage of Deputy Minister of Mass Media Dr. Kaushalya Ariyarathna.
Under the programme, journalists will have the opportunity to pursue certificate courses, diplomas, undergraduate degrees, postgraduate degrees and doctoral studies.
