CDB awards ‘Sisu Diri’ scholarships
Continuing a CSR initiative that fulfills a futuristic educational
need of the community, Citizens Development Business Finance PLC (CDB)
recently launched the 2012 edition of its ‘CDB Sisu Diri Season 05”
recently, under the patronage of Deshamanya (Prof) J.B. Dissanayake,
former Sri Lankan Ambassador to Thailand.
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Deshamanya (Prof) J B Dissanayake presents a scholarship to
a recipient |
The ‘CDB Sisu Diri Season 05’ programme benefits children of
three-wheeler owners who obtained the highest grades at National Grade
05 scholarships examination as well as a similar group of children who
obtained the highest grades at the GCE O/L examination.
Winners of the Grade 05 scholarship will receive an annual cash grant
of Rs 10,000 each until they complete their O/L exams while the O/L
scholarship winners will receive an annual cash grant of Rs 15,000 each
until they complete their A/L exams, thus leveraging the benefits in a
productive manner during a period of time, The total value of
scholarships given so far amounts to Rs 7 Million. At a ceremonial event
15 boys and 18 girls, accompanied by their parents received the
scholarships.
Herchel Gunawardena , Chairman of CDB, Board of Directors and the
Senior Management of CDB graced the occasion. Commenting on the
initiative, Herchel Gunawardena, Chairman of CDB stated, “Launched in
2008, the ‘Sisu Diri’ programme has now become a national event which
assists needy children with their education. We have, since then,
awarded more than 160 scholarships to students from various parts of Sri
Lanka. We are delighted that this programme brought about a significant
change in the lives of these deserving children.”
He further said, “Five years down the line, this programme has
immensely benefited numerous children and continues to fulfill the
educational aspirations of many more. It helps them gain knowledge and
thus be competent in their chosen fields of study,” he added.
“CDB is happy to continue this annual programme for the benefit of
these children. Three-wheeler owners render a great service to the Sri
Lankan society. Just as we all do, they too aspire to educate their
children and see them do better in life.
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