JKH awards University scholarships

John Keells Holdings (JKH) Transportation Sector recently awarded 26 university scholarships as part of its four year partnership with the Moratuwa University Transport and Logistics Management Faculty.

The scholarship awards coincided with the certificate distribution ceremony of the English Language Scholarship Program and the Mentoring Program which are also sponsored by John Keells Group for undergraduates reading for the Bachelor of Science degree in Transport and Logistics Management (BSc. T and LM Hons.) at the Moratuwa University.

The event was held at the Cinnamon Grand Colombo recently. Twenty six university scholarships were awarded to the students: 21 merit scholarships to second, third and fourth year students, and five need based scholarships for first year students.

The merit based scholarships reward academic excellence while the need based scholarships help first year students reach their potential. JKH PLC has awarded over 54 scholarships since the inception of this degree program four years ago.

The English Language Scholarship Program and the Mentoring Program are aimed at enhancing the general capabilities and soft skills of the students. Over 200 students were awarded certificates at the ceremony which marks their first step as professionals in their chosen field. Certificates of completion of the mentoring program were also awarded at this event. This program involves the mentoring of students by senior professionals in the transportation and logistics field.

The English Language Scholarship Program is sponsored by the John Keells Social Responsibility Foundation. This program is attended by all first year students.

Emphasising the importance of this academic and professional qualification, Transportation and Logistics Management Department Head Prof. Amal S. Kumarage said, "Due to the fact that these students belong to a professional niche which is relatively unknown in the market, they would really have to prove themselves out there in the corporate world. The English Language Scholarship Program and the Mentoring Program carried out by the John Keells Group have helped them immensely on this score".

Transportation Group, President John Keells Holdings PLC Romesh David commented, "The country has never been at a better place and time to make maximum use of our strategic geographic location. We envisage tremendous growth and employment opportunities in this field.