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By Asia Education Review Team , Monday, 08 January 2024

HNB and 3W Global Education collaborate to empower students: Sri Lanka

  • HNB PLC, the leading private sector bank in Sri Lanka, has joined forces with 3W Global Education, a pioneer in educational services, to provide cost-effective financial solutions to empower students. This collaboration will introduce comprehensive education loan packages featuring low interest rates during the promotional period. The special ceremony at HNB Towers was attended by key figures including Sanjay Wijemanne, Deputy General Manager of Retail Banking Group at HNB, Kanchana Karunagama, Assistant General Manager of Personal Financial Services at HNB, Stefan Moreas, Managing Director of 3WGE, Roshan Gurusinghe, Chief Commercial Officer, and Arshini Skandarajah, Chief Operating Officer.

    About the collaboration, Karunagama remarked, "We recognize the transformative impact of education on individuals' lives, and we are honoured to collaborate with 3WGE to offer students affordable financing alternatives, unlocking opportunities for higher education and promising futures. This partnership reflects our commitment to empowering the youth of Sri Lanka and nurturing a well-educated workforce". HNB will provide special interest rates during a promotional period, along with flexible repayment options tailored to each student's budget. Sharing similar sentiments, Moraes expressed enthusiasm, stating, "We are thrilled to join forces with HNB to enhance accessibility to higher education for students throughout Sri Lanka. This collaboration aims to furnish students with the necessary financial backing to pursue their aspirations and contribute to the future of Sri Lanka. Our dedication to providing students with exceptional educational opportunities underscores our belief that this partnership will have a meaningful impact on many lives".

    At 3WGE, we hold a strong belief in the profound impact of education, and this collaboration with HNB perfectly aligns with our mission to assist students in achieving their academic aspirations. Our joint objective is to offer financial solutions that empower students to surmount financial obstacles and pursue rewarding educational experiences abroad. As a subsidiary of 3W Group, 3WGE has been at the forefront of the overseas education sector since 2004, earning accreditations from the Australian, New Zealand, and European High Commissions.