Ceylinco Life's 'Pranama' scholarship tops Rs 83 ml
Ceylinco Life's investment in rewarding the academic and
extracurricular achievements of young Sri Lankans topped Rs 83 million
this month, when the life insurance leader awarded another 150 'Pranama'
scholarships.
Recipients of Ceylinco Life Pranama scholarships in the Year
five category with directors of the Company |
The 12th edition of this annual event brought the total number of
Ceylinco Life Pranama scholarships awarded to 1,614, with recipients
ranging from students who performed well at the Year five scholarship
examination to young adults who have excelled at the national level in
non-academic pursuits.
Speaking at the ceremony, Ceylinco Life Managing Director/CEO R.
Renganathan pointed out that every parent knows that the best gift he or
she can give a child is an investment in the child's education.
"However, while the value of education increases by the day, so does
the cost of education, and the degree of competition," Mr. Renganathan
said, noting that the incomes of parents do not increase
proportionately. "Ceylinco Life is therefore happy to contribute to the
cost of education of our country's future leaders," he said.
"Sri Lanka needs leaders who know what it takes to win, and how to
accept losing," Renganathan added. "These leadership qualities are
developed at home, continue to be nurtured in school, and are tested on
the sports field and in other areas of endeavour."
Guest of Honour Prof. Mohan de Silva, Dean of the Faculty of Medical
Science of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura in his address said it
is rare to see a private company providing scholarships on this scale to
recognise the achievements of children. "As a teacher, I truly
appreciate this community initiative, which contributes to building the
character and potential of young people," he said.
One of many benefits available to Ceylinco Life policyholders, the
Pranama scholarship scheme underscores the importance accorded by the
company to education, which is one the key areas of intervention in the
Ceylinco Life Rewards programme. |