HNB and 3W Global Education join hands to empower students

HNB Deputy General Manager Retail Banking Group Sanjay Wijemanne and 3W Education (Pvt.) Ltd Managing Director Stefan Moreas exchange the MoU in the presence of (from left) HNB Mortgage Advisor Anjula Sampath, HNB Manager Home and Personal Loans Sampath Dodanwela, HNB Manager Bambalapitiya Dhanushka Rajapakse, HNB Assistant General Manager Personal Financial Services Kanchana Karunagama, 3W Education (Pvt.) Ltd Chief Commercial Officer Roshan Gurusinghe and 3W Education (Pvt.) Ltd Chief Operating Officer Arshini Skandarajah

Sri Lanka’s leading private sector bank HNB PLC partnered 3W Global Education (Pvt.) Ltd (3WGE), a trailblazer in providing educational services, to empower students with affordable financial solutions. 
The partnership will offer comprehensive education loan packages with low interest rates during the promotional period. 

HNB Deputy General Manager Retail Banking Group Sanjay Wijemanne, Assistant General Manager Personal Financial Services Kanchana Karunagama, 3WGE Managing Director Stefan Moreas, Chief Commercial Officer Roshan Gurusinghe and Chief Operating Officer Arshini Skandarajah were present at a special ceremony held at HNB Towers. 
Commenting on the collaboration Karunagama said, “We believe in the power of education to transform lives and we are privileged to collaborate with 3WGE to provide students with affordable financing options that will open doors to higher education and brighter futures. This partnership exemplifies our dedication to empowering Sri Lankan youth and fostering a well-educated workforce.” 

HNB will extend special interest rates during a promotional period, coupled with flexible repayment options tailored to the budget of each student. 
Echoing similar sentiments Moraes said, “We are excited to partner with HNB to make higher education more accessible to students across Sri Lanka. This partnership will provide students with the financial support they need to pursue their dreams and contribute to Sri Lanka’s future. We are committed to providing students with the best possible educational opportunities and we believe that this partnership will make a real difference in the lives of many.

At 3WGE, we believe in the transformative power of education and this partnership with HNB aligns seamlessly with our mission to support students in realising their academic dreams. Together we aim to provide financial solutions that will enable students to overcome their financial barriers and embark on enriching overseas educational journeys.”
3WGE, a subsidiary of 3W Group, is one of the pioneers in the overseas education industry since 2004, with accreditations from the Australian, New Zealand and European High Commissions. 3WGE represents over 1000 universities and colleges placing thousands of students across the world in top-ranked countries such as Australia, the UK, Canada, the USA, New Zealand, Ireland, Switzerland, Dubai, Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam and Cyprus. 

HNB was ranked among the World’s Top 1,000 Banks list compiled by the prestigious UK-based Banker Magazine for the sixth consecutive year in 2022, in addition to being crowned as the Best Retail Bank in Sri Lanka for the 13th occasion at the prestigious International Excellence in Retail Financial Services Awards 2023 hosted by the Asian Banker Magazine.