JKH scholarship scheme for Moratuwa campus

The John Keells Social Responsibility Foundation entered into an agreement with the University of Moratuwa recently to embark on a scheme to grant scholarships to students reading for Honours degree of Bachelor of Science in Transport and Logistics Management (BSc (T&LM) Hons.) The scholarship scheme was arranged by the Transportation Group of John Keells Holdings Limited.

The programme consists of 26 scholarships which will be awarded in a scheme, being both need- and merit-based. The first year students will have the access to a need-based scholarship while the second, third and fourth year students will benefit from a merit-based scholarship.

The recipients of the scholarships will also be encouraged to follow their industrial placement period at JKH. JKH will also annually offer employment within the John Keells Group to at least 5 students who graduate from the BSc T&LM degree.

Speaking on behalf of John Keells Holdings Limited, Romesh David, President, Transportation and IT Groups, said, "JKH is pleased to be associated with this programme at the University of Moratuwa.

We have been actively supporting this programme through the sponsorship of its mentoring programme and English language training; and we felt that the time was right for us to make a greater contribution.

While we try to be mindful of our social obligations towards education, we also appreciate the fact that this is a win-win situation for both the University and ourselves; for such a programme will groom undergraduates to eventually become leaders in the transportation sector.

It is also highlights the opportunity for other companies in the field to support the programme, thereby assuring successful graduates a host of attractive career choices, which in turn will ensure the induction of a constant stream of professionals into an industry which is critical in the quest to meeting Sri Lanka's aspirations to be the primary Transportation and Logistics Hub in the region."