The official signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) took place on July 20, 2025, at NDB Bank Head Office, setting the stage for a meaningful collaboration aimed at making overseas education more seamless for local students and their families.
Signing on behalf of NDB Bank were Mr. Sanjaya Perera, Senior Vice President – Personal Banking & Customer Experience, and Mr. Zeyan Hameed, Vice President – Retail Banking. Representing Eduko Pathways was Ms. Nishani De Silva, Chief Executive Officer.
Eduko Pathways is a globally connected education consultancy with a strong presence in Sri Lanka, helping thousands of students gain admission to top-tier institutions in Australia, the UK, Canada, and beyond.
Known for their holistic approach—from academic counselling to visa support, Eduko Pathways has become a trusted guide for students navigating the complex journey of overseas education.
Through this partnership, NDB Bank will offer a range of financial solutions that complement Eduko Pathways’ services, including student file facilities, education loans, and foreign remittance services.
These solutions are designed to simplify the financial side of studying abroad, giving students the confidence and means to pursue their academic ambitions globally.
Commenting on the partnership, Mr. Sanjaya Perera stated,
“At NDB, we recognise that education is one of the most important investments in a young person’s life.
Our collaboration with Eduko Pathways will ensure that financial challenges don’t stand in the way of Sri Lankan students achieving their global dreams.”
This partnership aligns with NDB’s wider purpose of being a bank for all the moments that matter, empowering the nation through strategic financial solutions that touch every stage of life.
By enabling access to global education, NDB continues to position itself as a trusted partner in the academic and personal growth journeys of future generations.
NDB Bank is the fourth-largest listed commercial bank in Sri Lanka.
NDB was named Sri Lanka's Best Bank for Corporates at Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2024 and was awarded Domestic Retail Bank of the Year - Sri Lanka and Sri Lanka Domestic Project Finance Bank of the Year by Asian Banking and Finance Magazine (Singapore) Awards 2024.
NDB is the parent company of the NDB Group, comprising capital market subsidiary companies, together forming a unique banking and capital market services group.
The Bank is committed to empowering the nation and its people through meaningful financial and advisory services powered by digital banking solutions.