Ceylinco Life to present Rs. 8.4m as Pranama scholarships in 2012

One hundred and sixty four high achieving young Sri Lankans will be rewarded with scholarships totalling Rs. 8.4m at the 11th annual edition of the Ceylinco Life Pranama scholarships program.

The company has commenced accepting applications from eligible candidates which are presented in five categories to schoolchildren and young adults who excel in academics or at national or international level in sports, drama, invention or creativity.

Applications for the next round of scholarships close on November 30 and selected recipients are to be awarded scholarships at a ceremony at the Ceylon Continental Hotel on January 28.

To date Ceylinco Life has assisted 1,152 students and young adults with Rs. 37 million in scholarships under the initiative.

"By rewarding young people in different spheres through Pranama, Ceylinco Life has motivated many versatile young leaders to reach their potential," Ceylinco Life's Director/Deputy CEO T. Ranasinghe said. "The initiative has begun to have an enduring impact on the community, as many scholarship recipients are now playing important roles in society as doctors, engineers and teachers."