Grade 13 students aged 18 and above will be eligible for an opportunity to invest Rs. 10,000 in the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE), under a programme outlined in the 2027 Budget proposals.

CSE Senior Vice President (Marketing) Niroshan Wijesundara stated that applicants must complete a course introduced by the CSE and pass an examination to qualify.

The programme aims to improve students’ understanding of the stock market and financial literacy, with Rs. 500 million allocated for the initiative.

Efforts will also be made to extend the opportunity to students in rural and underprivileged schools.