Honouring effort and perseverance
EEA recognises eligible Grade 5 Scholarship learners across examination mark ranges, including qualifying results below the applicable district cutoff.
Effort Empowerment Award
The Effort Empowerment Award recognises students’ dedication, academic effort, and determination to improve through a structured, star-based recognition framework.
Effort Empowerment Award 2026
- Ceremony date
- Venue
- BMICH, Colombo
- Registration
- Registration is closed.
Recognition at every level.
EEA 2026 category-specific recognition, from the updated 16 September 2026 awarding table. Exact mark ranges are awaiting clarification.
1 Star
- Certificate
- Encouragement
- Medal
- Bronze recognition
- Additional recognition
- None listed
2 Stars
- Certificate
- Encouragement
- Medal
- Silver recognition
- Additional recognition
- None listed
3 Stars
- Certificate
- Excellence
- Medal
- Gold achievement
- Additional recognition
- Trophy
4 Stars
- Certificate
- Excellence
- Medal
- Gold achievement
- Additional recognition
- Trophy
5 Stars
- Certificate
- Accomplishment
- Medal
- Gold excellence
- Additional recognition
- Shield
6 Stars
- Certificate
- Accomplishment
- Medal
- Gold excellence
- Additional recognition
- Shield
7 Stars
- Certificate
- Accomplishment
- Medal
- Gold excellence
- Additional recognition
- Shield + Gift
Inspiration Star
- Certificate
- Certificate
- Medal
- Medal
- Additional recognition
- Selection by Board decision; full criteria await confirmation.
One to seven stars, and Inspiration Star
Seven examination-related award categories recognise different levels of performance. The separate Inspiration Star pathway involves Board consideration for differently-abled students; full selection criteria require confirmation. Category-specific certificates, medals, trophies, shields, and gifts follow the published entitlements.
Understanding your category
Eligibility depends on the applicable programme year, examination results, cutoff scenario, and approved category boundaries. Exact 2026 ranges remain under clarification because the source table contains an overlapping Six Stars range and ambiguous Seven Stars thresholds. Contact Impel to confirm the category applicable to your child.
EEA 2026 participation
The ceremony is scheduled for Sunday, 15 November 2026 at BMICH, Colombo. Registration is closed. Confirmed participants should use official channels for reporting times, identification, tickets, dress code, and any required documents. Stage proceedings are primarily in Tamil.