SLBFE Scholarship Application 2026 for Children of Migrant Workers
Applications are invited for the SLBFE Scholarship Programme 2026 for eligible children of Sri Lankan migrant workers who are registered with the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE).
Eligible students under the Grade 5 Scholarship, G.C.E. O/L and G.C.E. A/L categories can submit their applications online before the closing date.
SLBFE Scholarship 2026 – Quick Details
| Programme | Scholarships for Children of Migrant Workers |
| Organization | Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) |
| Categories | Grade 5, G.C.E. O/L and G.C.E. A/L |
| Application Method | Online |
| Closing Date | 20 November 2026 |
| Official Contact | 011 236 5471 / 1989 |
Who Can Apply for the SLBFE Scholarship 2026?
The scholarship programme is available for eligible students whose mother or father has been registered with the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment and employed abroad, subject to the specific conditions applicable to each scholarship category.
1. Grade 5 Scholarship – Eligibility
- The applicant's mother or father must have been registered with the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) and employed abroad during the period 10 August 2020 to 10 August 2025.
- The applicant must have passed the Grade 5 Scholarship Examination held in 2025 and obtained the relevant district cut-off mark.
Documents to Upload
- Applicant's original Birth Certificate
- Original Grade 5 Scholarship Examination Certificate issued by the Department of Examinations
- Bio-data page of the passport of the expatriate mother or father
2. G.C.E. O/L Scholarship – Eligibility
- The applicant's mother or father must have been registered with the SLBFE and employed abroad during the period 17 March 2020 to 17 March 2025.
- Applicants must have passed at least six (06) subjects, including Mathematics, at the G.C.E. O/L Examination relevant to the year 2024 (2025).
- Applicants must also be currently studying for the G.C.E. A/L Examination, subject to the conditions specified in the official scholarship notice.
Documents to Upload
- Applicant's original Birth Certificate
- Original copy of the G.C.E. O/L Examination Certificate issued by the Department of Examinations
- Applicant's National Identity Card
- Bio-data page of the passport of the expatriate mother or father
3. G.C.E. A/L Scholarship – Eligibility
- The applicant's mother or father must have been registered with the SLBFE between 25 November 2019 and 25 November 2024 and must be employed abroad.
- The applicant must have passed the G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination relevant to the year 2024.
- The applicant must be either:
- Following a full-time degree programme at a government university; or
- Following a degree at a private university recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC); or
- Following a diploma course of more than two years' duration at a National Technical College or another government educational institution.
Documents to Upload
- Applicant's original Birth Certificate
- Original G.C.E. A/L Examination Certificate issued by the Department of Examinations
- Applicant's National Identity Card
- Certified letter confirming studentship issued by the Registrar of the relevant educational institution
- Bio-data page of the passport of the expatriate mother or father
How to Apply for SLBFE Scholarship 2026 Online
- Check your scholarship category.
Confirm whether you are applying under Grade 5, G.C.E. O/L or G.C.E. A/L. - Read the official instructions.
Check the Sinhala, Tamil or English notice carefully before beginning your application. - Prepare the required documents.
Prepare clear PDF copies of all documents relevant to your category. The online portal currently specifies PDF uploads with a maximum file size of 2 MB for each required document. - Open the online application.
Use the official SLBFE Welfare Scholarship application portal. - Select the scholarship type.
Choose the correct scholarship category from the application form. - Enter applicant details.
Enter the applicant's name, date of birth, address, district, Divisional Secretariat division, NIC/Postal Identity Number and contact information. - Enter migrant worker details.
Provide the mother/father or guardian's passport number, Sri Lankan NIC number, relationship and country of employment. - Enter examination details.
Provide the requested examination, school, marks, index number and higher-education information applicable to your scholarship category. - Upload all required documents.
Make sure the uploaded documents are clear, complete and relate to the selected scholarship category. - Submit the application and save your Reference Number.
After successfully completing the online application, keep the reference number safely. - Send the required certified documents by registered post.
Write the online application Reference Number clearly in the top-right corner of every document before posting them.
Important Online Application Notes
- The SLBFE online portal requests information to be entered using English characters only.
- Check all names, NIC numbers, passport numbers and examination index numbers carefully before submission.
- Upload clear PDF files and make sure all mandatory documents have been attached.
- Do not lose your application Reference Number.
Where to Send the Certified Documents
After submitting the online application, the documents specified in the official notice must be certified and sent by registered post.
Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment
No. 465,
Zimantra Building,
Ganahena,
Battaramulla.
The applicant's Reference Number received after completing the online application should be clearly written in the top-right corner of each document.
Certification of Documents
According to the official instructions, the required photocopies should be properly certified. Depending on the category, certification may be obtained from the Principal of the school, a Justice of the Peace, or the Registrar of the relevant educational institution, as applicable.
Applications without the required documents or applications that do not satisfy the specified eligibility conditions may be rejected. Applicants should therefore complete both the online application and the required document-submission process before the deadline.
The official notice also states that an applicant may apply for a scholarship under the same category only once.
SLBFE Scholarship 2026 Full Details – Sinhala, Tamil & English
SLBFE Scholarship 2026 Notice – Image View
Applicants can view the official scholarship instructions below in Sinhala, Tamil and English. Tap an image to open the full-size version.
Sinhala Notice
Tamil Notice
English Notice
SLBFE Scholarship Contact Details
Telephone: 011 236 5471
Hotline: 1989
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the closing date for the SLBFE Scholarship Application 2026?
The last date for submitting applications is 20 November 2026.
Who can apply for the SLBFE Scholarship 2026?
Eligible children of migrant workers registered with the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment may apply, subject to the conditions for the Grade 5, G.C.E. O/L or G.C.E. A/L category.
How can I apply?
Applications must first be submitted through the official SLBFE online Welfare Scholarship application portal. Required certified documents must then be sent according to the official instructions.
Do I need to send documents after applying online?
Yes. The official notice requires specified certified photocopies to be sent by registered post, with the online application Reference Number written clearly on the documents.
Where is the online application?
Applicants can use the official SLBFE Welfare Scholarship online application portal using the Apply Online button provided above.
