Ranaviru Seva Authority offers Rs. 2.76 mn worth
scholarships for war hero children
August 15, 2023
The Ranaviru Seva Authority (RVSA) awarded Rs. 2.76 million worth scholarships to 23 children belongs to war veteran families, those who have excelled at the G.C.E. (Ordinary Level) Examination obtaining 9 Distinctions, today (Aug 15).
This specially organized event was held under the patronage of RVSA Chairperson Major General Nandana Senadeera (Retd).
Lally Kobbekaduwa, Manel Wimalaratne, Apsara Gunawardena and Rekha Senadeera joined the scholarship awarding program organized with the aim of empowering these children through education.
Italy-based Sri Lankan donors led by Priyantha Munasinghe extended financial support for the program.
Accordingly, a war hero child receives financial assistance of Rs. 5,000 per month for two years (a total of Rs. 120,000.00).
Navy Chief of Staff Rear Admiral Jayantha Kularatne, Air Force Chief of Staff Air Vice Marshal Sampath Wickramarathne, RVSA Deputy Chairperson Mrs. Sonia Kottegoda, RVSA Director Brig. Chandra Abeykoon, Secretary to the RVSA Chairperson Brig. Nalin Madhiwaka and RVSA staffers, donors and parents were present at the occasion.
