One hundred and fifty two young Sri Lankans identified as potential leaders of tomorrow received over Rs 22 million in scholarships from Ceylinco Life at the 22nd edition of the ‘Pranama’ scholarships presentation recently, an event at which their future duty to help build the country was emphasised.
A noteworthy feature of this year’s ceremony was the voluntary doubling of the value of the ‘Pranama’ scholarships by Ceylinco Lifein recognition of the escalating costs of education and the impacts of the economic crisis on the cost of living.
The chief guest was Vice Chancellor of the University of Colombo, Senior Professor H. D. Karunaratne.
Ceylinco Life presented Pranama scholarships to: 25 students who excelled at the 2022 Year 5 scholarship examination; 25 students who excelled at the 2021 GCE Ordinary Level Examination, 25 students placed first in their districts at the 2021 GCE Advanced Level examination, and to 66 students placed second, third, and fourth in their districts at this same public exam.
With this round of ‘Pranama’ scholarships, Ceylinco Life’s investment in the program has reaches Rs 200 million, and has benefitted 3,186 students.
