June 22, Colombo (LNW): A new national initiative has been introduced to commend exceptional academic performers at the district level in Sri Lanka’s most recent G.C.E. Advanced Level examinations.
The programme, spearheaded by the President’s Fund, seeks to identify and reward students who have demonstrated outstanding scholastic achievement in the 2023/2024 A/L cycle.
The first of a series of ceremonies is set to unfold today in Kilinochchi, with the event taking place under the patronage of Speaker of Parliament, Jagath Wickramaratne. Organised with the intention of recognising academic excellence in the Northern Province, today’s gathering will spotlight students from Jaffna, Kilinochchi, Mullaitivu, Mannar, and Vavuniya.
Under this scheme, a selection of 60 students from each district who have excelled across all academic streams will be awarded financial scholarships and certificates as a token of recognition and encouragement.
The awards are designed not only to provide financial support but also to serve as a national acknowledgement of their dedication and potential.
This recognition initiative is intended to be extended across the island, with arrangements currently underway to hold similar events in other districts in the coming months. The President’s Fund, which is managing the project, has indicated that this effort is part of a broader strategy to support and uplift youth who show promise, especially in regions that have historically faced educational disparities.
