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Sri Lanka – Canada Scholarship Foundation
“A Light to Education”
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Contents….
• Message from the Patron• From our Sri Lankan
Coordinator …• Annual Scholarship
Awarding Ceremony –2004
• Scholarship Recipients -2004
• Our Scholarship Sponsorsin 2003/04 and 2004/05
• Recipients of Ranjan deSilva Memorial Scholarship
• Changes in the SLCSFBoard of Directors …
• Recent Newspaper Articleson SLCSF …
• Glimpses from theScholarship AwardCeremony 2004 …
• Financial Statements• Special Donations• How can you help ?• Board of Directors• For more information …• Application for Sponsorship
Did you know ?Two of our scholarship recipientshave achieved the highest rank inNuwara Eliya and Ratnapuradistricts in the G.C.E. (AdvancedLevel) examination this year!!
****************************************** Message from the Patron …******************************************I am pleased to share with you somethoughts in this seventh year of the SriLanka Canada Scholarship Foundation(SLCSF). This organization is founded withcompassion to help needy Sri Lankanstudents with demonstrated academicexcellence, to continue higher education.
Now living in Sri Lanka, on a daily basis, Iexperience how these students struggle tosurvive and continue their education. Thenumber of students we are able to support issmall compared to the large number ofdeserving students who need a helping hand,but our contribution is a great meritoriousdeed done with pure thoughts. With yourdonations and support, we will continue ourwork to help more and more students in thefuture years.
I would like to express my heartfelt thoughtsof loving-kindness toward all the sponsorsin Sri Lanka, Canada, United States, Japan
and Australia. It is your compassionategenerosity that makes our efforts successful.
I thank all the board members of thefoundation for their volunteer efforts. Ispecially thank Mrs. Seetha Goonetilleke,our Sri Lankan Coordinator, for keeping uson track with her relentless long hours ofvolunteer work covering all activities of thefoundation, using her own finances, officespace and other assets.
May you all be well and happy!
Venerable Dr. Mirisse Dhammika
******************************************From our Sri Lankan Coordinator******************************************I am very pleased to pass this message toyou at this occasion of publishing the newsletter for 2004. I am indeed happy thatinternational friendship is growing in asystematic and useful manner by combiningwith the hearts of our brilliant students in SriLanka.
It is worthwhile to mention that the SLCSFhas made great strides towards it’s centralgoal of producing good salutary and noblecitizens, accomplished with characterdevelopment and enhanced spiritualattitudes to the entire society. To achievethis goal, the procedure we have launched isunique and the success is vivid year by year.
With the experience gained during the past 7years, I am perfectly powered with anintrinsic confidence emerging from thedepth of my heart and it always enlivens mybeing with the blissful determination ofcarrying out this noble process in futureyears.
My heartfelt thanks go to the generoussponsors and, with great respect, to theHonorable Patron, who provided thisimmense opportunity to do an island-widevolunteer service, together with theinternational community.
I highly appreciate the dedication andcommitment of our sponsors, who laid thefoundation for this long journey, performinga prominent role with a firm determination. Isincerely solicit the support of all wellwishers in this endeavor.
Seetha GoonetillekeSri Lankan Coordinator
******************************************Annual Scholarship Awarding
Ceremony – 2004******************************************The annual scholarship awarding ceremonyfor 2004 was held on August 21, at SriSudassanaramaya, Battarmulla, Sri Lanka,from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. This ceremonywas presided by our Patron and Advisor ofthe Foundation, Venerable Dr. MirisseDhammika, with the participation of 50 newstudents, their parents, some of thescholarship sponsors and other well wishersof the foundation. These 50 students wereselected from over 1000 applicationsreceived, based on their G.C.E. (OrdinaryLevel) examination results in 2004, theincome per family member and consideringother special circumstances (such as,deceased parents).
The chief guest for the occasion was MajorGeneral Ananda Weerasekera. Mr.Weerasekera, in his guest speech, explainedwhat is meant by true leadership and thecharacteristics of a true leader.
At this ceremony, two students in their firstyear of university study in engineering wereawarded the Ranjan De Silva Memorialscholarships.
Scholarship award certificates and studypacks were distributed to the 50 newscholarship recipients. Lunch was providedfor all the participants.
We thank all the students and their parentsfor participation, after travelling longdistances from remote villages and cities insome cases. We also thank the scholarshipsponsors who participated and awarded
certificates to the students they havesponsored. Our thanks also go to VenerableDhammika, Mrs. Seetha Goonetilleke andall other supporters in organizing thissuccessful event!
******************************************New Scholarship Awards – 2004
******************************************We have selected the following 50 newGrade 11 students for scholarship awards in2004. While many of them have obtained 10or 9 A’s, all of them have obtained at least 8A’s during the G.C.E. (Ordinary Level)examination in 2004.
We congratulate these students for theiracademic achievements and wish them allthe success in their future studies!
R. A. Hashini P. Kumarasiri, GaligamuwaK. K. D. Dimali Ravithrani, BaduraliyaN. G. Ruwani Thusharika, NakulugamuwaK. A. D. G. Samantha Kumarapeli, DelgodaW. T. Samantha Prasad, MataraW. G. Sajimala Jayasekara, KalutaraRohini Menike Wanigasooriya, KelaniyaE. A. C. Shyamali Edirisingha, KosgamaU. Dinusha Tharanga Rodrigo, WelmillaH. A. D. Sureka Samanmali, MatugamaP. K. Thilini Shashinkamali, HingurakgodaS. T. Nilupul Fernando, MoratuwaK. R. Narmada Udani, NugegodaK. G. Chamari Prematilleke, RathnapuraH. K. Sharod Hewawasam, AnuradhapuraR. A. K. J. Sumedha Ranawaka, KadawathaP. Madushani Manawaduge, DodanduwaK. D. Avanthi Fonseka, NaththandiyaI. K. Jeewan Kosala, Kaluthara SouthD. M. Nadeeka Dissanayaka, MonaragalaD. Chathurani Jasintha, RathnapuraA. D. Nisansala Karunadasa, EmbilipitiyaT. Sandamali Samaranatha, MirissaM. Buddhini Manchanayaka, UdubaddawaP. U. P. Saumya Kumara, HoranaH. L. Chamani Himanda, MataraN. W. Aravinda, AmbalangodaR. P. S. Prasanthi Chandrasiri, NarammalaW. A. K. Gayantha, WalahanduwaK. G. J. Prasanna Vidyaratna, PanwilaK.M.H. Prithimali Karunanayaka, KoswattaH. Krishna Kumari Perera, Neboda
A. D. Samanmali Peiris, AluthgamaM. Vindhya Kanthi, BalangodaS. J. A. Gauri Poornima, BaddegamaJ. A. Nadeesha Jayasingha, Gonapola Junc.B..B. P. Priyadarshana Fernando, KalutaraH. R. D. Alwis Wijesekara, WadduwaW. B. Irosha Sandamali Fernando, MaggonaK. B. Chathura Anuruddha, GalleK. M. A. Jayahansi Ranasingha, KiriellaP. D. K. Dilsika Jayarathna, KobeyiganeA. M. I. Nishantha Adikari, KuliyapitiyaH. A .Ajith Madusanka, MarawilaT.D. Sandeepani Ariyasingha,MinuwangodaM. Chandima Lakmini, KahawattaL. P. Punya Chandramali Alwis, KithalawaB. W. Madhusha Sandamali, NittambuwaW. M. Sewwandi Weerasena, KadawathaW. A. A. D. Manjula Dilrukshi, Hokandara
******************************************Scholarships continuing from
2003******************************************The following 40 students have beenawarded scholarships in 2003 and are nowcontinuing their second year.
P. G. Ruwini Sewwandika, PallebeddaPubudu Indrajith Udawatta, PiliyandalaG. I. D. Isankya Udani, Dharga TownK. Mahesha Nilanjanie Alwis, KaduwelaR. H. N. Geetanjalee Ranamuka, HokandaraK. Thyaga Samanmalie de Silva , GonawilaSachini Madusha Rajapaksha, RatnapuraDinesha Kumari Abeynayake, WithikesliyaW. H. M. E. Madhawa Wijesingha, GiriullaW. Yamuna Rasangika, GampahaS. P. L. R. Piyarathna, NaththandiyaSandaruwan Samarisinghe, KiriwattuduwaM. N Priyadarshani Fernando, MoratuwaG. P. Niluka Dilhani, PahamuneNilmini Daladawatta, MataraW. K. Lal Indrasiri, BalangodaP. G. Prasad Rasanga, DenipitiyaH. W. T. P. Sampath, GalleM.D. Roshan Sanjeewa, InduruwaYohan Mishel Rathnayaka, PelmadullaW.M Vajirapani, MenikhinnaIromika Chalani Chandrasiri, WadduwaU. Lakshika Dharmarathne, GampahaM.D. Janaka Wickramasooriyna, Poogoda
H.P.S.S. Shriyarathna Pathirana, KoswattaJ.G.N. Samadhi Jayasingha, HaburugalaD. Sampath Nagoda Vithana, NagodaHandun Neththige Prasanga, ThihagodaK. Ruwan Silva, NavadagalaB. G. Ishara Jeewanthi, WandurambaA.A. Udayantha Amarasingha, PolgahawelaH. K. M. Malraj, MathugamaRavi Chathuranga Bowathura, GampolaG. M. L Maduranga Aposnsu, AlawwaSamantha Charitha Anushka, ThalangamaK. Iresha Madushani, KalutaraW. M. Prabhath Ranga, EthiliwewaW. M. Kalani Kanchana Kumari, DehiowitaK. A. Shyamalie Punya, KirindiwelaK. L. Thilini Chathurika, Ahangama
******************************************Our Scholarship Sponsors for
2003/04 and 2004/05******************************************The following are our sponsors during theyears 2003/04 and/or 2004/05. While somesponsors have contributed for more than onescholarship, some sponsors have collectivelysponsored one scholarship.
The following list also contains sponsorswho have sent their contributions during2004, but their contributions could not beused for a scholarship during 2004, as thecontributions were received after the studentselections were made in 2004. Thesecontributions will be used for the newscholarships awarded in 2005.
We are very thankful and grateful to all thesponsors for their generosity. We reallyappreciate the children sponsoringscholarships individually or as a group,thinking about other children who needfinancial help to continue their education.
We sincerely apologize if we have missedany names or incorrectly spelt any names.
Mrs. Cynthia Amarasinghe, CalgaryDr. Kumudu Hettiarachchi, CalgaryMr. Chandima Panditha, VancouverMr. R. D. Dias, CoquitlamMr. Jayantha Arachchige, SurreyMr. Siva Sathasivam, Richmond
Mr. Warren Smith, CalgaryMrs. Badrani Perera, CalgaryMiss. P. Thushari Loku Heeraluge, CalgaryMr. Nandana Perera, CalgaryMr. Maithri Perera, CalgaryMr. Shehan Perera, CalgaryMr. Leslie Samarajeewa, CalgaryMr. Thilak Jayasuriya, CalgaryDr. Gamini Dissanayake, CalgaryDr. Janaka Ruwanpura, CalgaryMr. H.G. Thilakasiri, CalgaryMrs. Vajira Belleth, CalgaryMiss. Lanchani Gunawardena, CalgaryMiss. Harshitha Gunawardena, CalgaryMiss. Harshini Bandaranayaka, CalgaryMrs. Lalani Wijesena, CalgaryMrs. Subhadra Gunawardena, CalgaryMr. Lakshman Perera, CalgaryMrs. Manel Perera, CalgaryMr. Saman Perera, CalgaryMr. Sanjeewa Perera, CalgaryMr. Laknath Gunawardena, CalgaryMrs. Mala Gunawardena, CalgaryMr. Cyril Weeratunge, WindsorMrs. Chandra Stokes, MissionMrs. Indira Hewa Bandula, SurreyMr. Kapila Perera, SurreyMrs. Shyama Perera, SurreyMrs. Indra Madanayake, Port CoquitlamDr. Mala Fernando, CoquitlamMrs. Elsie Perera, New WestminsterMr. Saman Wijewardena, SurreyMr. Venus Perera, SurreyDr. Gamini Senarath, OttawaMrs. Nuragi Perera, AustraliaMrs. K. S. N.Goonetilleke, Sri LankaMr. Sandeva Goonetilleke, JapanMr. Jayath Udara Perera, Sri LankaMr. N. M. P. B. Navarathna, Sri LankaMiss. Mala Dissanayake, Sri LankaMrs. Nalani Dissanayake, Sri LankaMrs. Indira Kasturiratne, Sri LankaMrs. Dharmawathie Munasinghe, Sri LankaDr. Bandula Abeysundara, CoquitlamMr. Gayan Abeysundara, OttawaMiss. Namal Abeysundara, CoquitlamMrs. Dhammika Ekanayake, CaliforniaMr. Senaka Fonseka, CalgaryMrs. Indrani Galappaththi, CalgaryMiss. Varunika Galappaththi, CalgaryMiss. Thilanka Galappaththi, CalgaryMrs. Amarawathie Gunawardena, Calgary
Mrs. Mayuri Perera, Cayman IslandsMr. Dimuni Jayasinghe, New WestminsterMrs. Shamani Jayasinghe, New WestminsterMiss. Lukshani Jayasinghe, NewWestminsterMr. Sena Ranasinghe, VancouverDr. Upul Atukorala, BurnabyMr. Palitha Palliyaguru, CoquitlamDr. Amitha Bar-Sholoma, VancouverMr. Nalin Imbulgoda, OttawaMr. Bandu Imbulgoda, New BrunswickMr. Sudu Watagodakumbura, SurreyMr. Dushan Thalagala, VancouverDr. Sarath Jayawardena, NanaimoMr. Udaya Anakage, WinnipegMr. Asanga Perera, CaliforniaMr. Thompson Fernando, TorontoMrs. Dhammika Samarajeewa, CalgaryDr. Vajira Samarasooriya, OttawaSasnaka Tharuna Pirisa, Sri LankaMr. Suwimal Karunarathna, Sri LankaMiss. Renuka Nelumdeniya, Sri LankaMrs. Mallika Dodangollegama, Sri LankaMiss. Gayaththrika Kiriwattuduwa,AustraliaMrs. Nirmalie Kiriwattuduwa, Sri LankaMrs. Chithrani Kiriwattuduwa, Sri Lanka
******************************************Recipients of Ranjan de Silva
Memorial Scholarships******************************************Mr. Ranjit de Silva, Mrs. Dora de Silva andMs. Liza de Silva in Vancouver, BritishColumbia, Canada, have established theRanjan de Silva Memorial Scholarship Fundin 2002, in memory of late Mr. Ranjan deSilva. The de Silva family has entrusted theSri Lanka Canada Scholarship Foundation toadminister this scholarship fund on theirbehalf and select suitable recipientsannually.
This fund is used to award scholarships toone or more first year Engineering Facultystudent(s) in Sri Lankan Universities for aperiod of one year. A monthly award of Rs1000.00 is provided for one year to each ofthe selected students. The main selectioncriteria will be the financial status of thestudent’s family and the academic
excellence of the student, based on theresults of the G.C.E. A/L examination.
The following first year Engineeringstudents have been awarded thesescholarships during 2004:
Miss. M. H. W. N. Jinadasa, WadduwaUniversity of Moratuwa
Mr. J. D. Hasitha Chaminda, KalutaraUniversity of Moratuwa
We thank the de Silva family forestablishing this memorial scholarship tohelp needy students during their initial yearof engineering studies.
******************************************Changes in the SLCSF Board of
Directors …******************************************Dr. Upul Atukorala, the Secretary of the SriLanka – Canada Scholarship Foundationsince its inception has resigned due to hisextremely busy schedule. Upul did manypioneering work in founding the SLCSF, bypreparing its constitution and all the otherdocuments for registering it as a non-profitorganization in British Columbia. Sincethen, he was the Secretary of the Foundationuntil June 2004. We are grateful to Upul forall his volunteer contributions to theFoundation for the benefit of our Sri Lankanstudents!
We are very pleased to welcome Mr. SuduVatagodakumbura who was elected as theVice President of the SLCSF. Sudu is apracticing professional engineer.
******************************************Recent Articles in Sri Lankan
Newspapers …******************************************Several news articles appeared in Sri Lankannewspapers during 2004, describing theactivities of the Sri Lanka – CanadaScholarship Foundation. Some of thesearticles are reproduced in this newsletter.
From Sunday Observer, October 24, 2004page 12:
SLCSF scholarships
The Sri Lanka-Canada ScholarshipFoundation, a non-profit organizationregistered in Canada in 1998 under thepatronage of Dr. Ven. Mirisse DhammikaThera, to help the excelled but needystudents in Sri Lanka, has awarded another50 scholarships this year on August 21 atSiri Sudassanaramaya, Battaramulla,increasing the total number of recipients upto 272.
Annually, applications are called in publicthrough newspapers & other media from SriLankan students, irrespective of theirreligion, race or the province they live in.
The selections are made by the board ofdirectors in Canada mainly based on thehigher performance at the G.C.E. (O/L)Examination of the current year and thedisadvantaged family income.
The number of scholarships is varied fromyear to year as it depends on the currentnumber of sponsors. Under thesescholarships, the recipients get the relevantcheque worth Rs. 750/- by registered postfor each academic month until they sit forthe G.C.E. (A/L) Examination.
The statistics show that more than 60% ofthe recipients enter the Universities annuallygetting succeeded at the G.C.E (A/L)Examination. According to the current
results of the recipients of 2002 batch, whosat for the G.C.E. (A/L) Examination in2004, 74% have got through the exam withflying colours at their 1st sitting, Out ofthem, 20% have been have been placed theDistrict Ranks from 1st to 5th.
In 2002, the SLCSF extended its objectivesby originating two special annualscholarships, under the “Ranjan V. de SilvaMemorial Scholarship” awarding Rs. 1000/-monthly, for engineering students who studyin the 1st year of the engineering faculty inuniversities.
The foundation hopes to increase thenumber of scholarships in the future.Anyone who likes to be a sponsor couldcontact the Sri Lankan Coordinator: Mrs.Seetha Goonetilleke, 392/2, PereraMawatha, Kotuwegoda, Rajagiriya.
Major General Ananda Weerasekara, the Chief Guest, addressing the gathering ...
Mrs. Seetha Goonetilleke, SLCSF Sri Lankan Coordinator, welcoming the participants at the2004 Annual Scholarship Award Ceremony ... Venerable Dr. Mirisse Dhammika presiding ...
Glimpses from the Scholarship Award Ceremony 2004 ...
50 New Scholarship Recipients in 2004 with Venerable Dr. Mirisse Dhammika,Patron and Advisor (middle), Mrs. Seetha Goonetilleke, SLCSF Sri LankanCoordinator (right) and Dr. Bandula Abeysundara, Secretary, SLCSF (left)
Income and Expenses – April 1, 2003 to March 31, 2004
Income:Scholarship Fund Canadian $
Donors 8,264.30Total Scholarship Fund 8,264.30Bank Interest 18.15Total Income 8,282.45
Expenses:Scholarship Fund – Payments
40 students 2,547.0050 students 2,346.00
Total Scholarship Fund - Payments 4,893.00Postage and Delivery (Note 1) 225.00Bank Service Charges 24.00Total Expenses (Note 2) 5,142.00
Net Income (Expenses) 3,140.45
Notes:1. A fixed amount has been transferred to Sri Lanka to cover the postage and delivery expenses
of scholarship cheques and other correspondence with students.2. Expenses paid directly by well wishers through special donations are not shown.
Balance Sheet – As of March 31, 2004Assets:
Current Assets Canadian $Chequing/Savings
Delta Credit Union 4,022.10National Savings Bank – Sri Lanka 1,838.71
Total Chequing/Savings 5,860.81Total Current Assets 5,860.81
Fixed AssetsEquity Shares 61.70
Total Fixed Assets 61.70
Other AssetsOffice Equipment (Sri Lanka) 500.00
Total Other Assets 500.00
Total Assets 6,422.51
Liabilities & Equity:Equity
Opening Balance Equity 38.30Retained Earnings 3,243.76Net Income 3,140.45
Total Equity 6,422.51
Total Liabilities & Equity 6,422.51
Special Donations
The following special donations have been made during 2004, in meeting some specific expensesof the foundation. These may not be shown in Annual Financial Statements, as most of these havebeen directly paid by the donors. We thank the following donors for the special donations:
• Mr. Don Perera - $500.00, for purchasing office equipment in Sri Lanka• Venerable Dr. Mirisse Dhammika - SL Rs: 7500.00 , for providing lunch packets to all
participants at the 2004 Annual Scholarship Award ceremony, including the students andtheir parents
• Mr. Sudu Vatagodahumbura - $95.00, for printing/photocopying of SLCSF letter heads,information brochures and scholarship award certificates, and distribution of chocolatesto the 2004 scholarship recipients
• Mrs. Seetha Goonetilleke and Dr. Bandula Abeysundara – SL Rs: 8000.00, as monetarygifts for 8 scholarship recipients who passed the GCE (A/L) examination in 2004 with 3A’s
• Mrs. Sirima Samarasinghe – file folders for 8 scholarship recipients who passed the GCE(A/L) examination in 2004 with 3 A’s
• Dr. Bandula Abeysundara - $136.00, for distributing 50 study packs for 2004 scholarshiprecipients
If you are willing to make a special donation for a specific purpose, please contact our Treasurerby e-mail at [email protected] or phone at (604) 572 0136.
How can you help in this great cause?
• By letting your friends know about the Sri Lanka - Canada Scholarship Foundation and whatit does to help Sri Lankan students… Please feel free to make copies of this newsletter anddistribute to you friends.
• By making special donations to cover miscellaneous expenses (such as printing and mailingthis newsletter, printing our information brochure, providing meals for and reimbursingtransportation costs of students and their parents attending the annual scholarship awardceremony). We use only special donations to cover these miscellaneous expenses, withoutusing sponsor donations for scholarships.
• If you are already a sponsor, by sending you bi-annual or annual contributions to ourTreasurer during the month of May each year.
• By arranging fund raising activities in your city and volunteering in other activities of theFoundation.
• By letting us know your comments and suggestions for improving what we do …
The Board of Directors
Patron and Advisor: President: Vice President:Venerable Mirisse Dhammika Don L. Perera Sudu [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
Secretary: Treasurer: Sri Lankan Coordinator:Bandula Abeysundara Sisira Hewa Bandula Seetha [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
Canadian Coordinator: Asst. SL Coordinator: Assistant Treasurer:Laknath Gunawardena Indira Kasturiratne Subhadra Gunawardena
Editor: Palitha Palliyaguru
For more information …
Send an e-mail to any board member (e-mailaddresses shown above) or,
Write to us at:Sri Lanka – Canada Scholarship Foundation118 – 8655 King George HighwaySurrey, British Columbia, V3W 5C4, Canada
Phone: (604) 572 0136
We thank Dr. Mala Fernando and Navin Abeysundara for their assistance inpreparing this newsletter.
Sri Lanka – Canada Scholarship Foundation
Application for Sponsorship
Name (Ven./Mr./Mrs./Miss./Dr.): ……………………………………………
Mailing Address: ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Telephone: ………………….. (Home) ………………….. (Work)
E-mail: ……………………………………………………………
Number of Students you wish to sponsor : ……………….
The amount of the cheque attached: Can.$/US $/SL Rs. …………………
……………….. …………………………. Date Signature of Applicant
For sponsoring a scholarship, the financial commitment needed is either Canadian$135.00 or US $90.00 per year for 2 years, or, SL Rupees 15,000 for two years.
Even if you are already sponsoring one or more scholarships, we appreciate if you cancomplete the above form and mail it (or, e-mail the information) to one of the followingaddresses. This will help us in keeping our records up to date and sending you futurenewsletters and other information about the foundation in a timely manner.
Bandula Abeysundara or, Mrs. Seetha GoonetillekeSecretary, SLCSF Sri Lankan Coordinator, SLCSF1406 Garibaldi Place 392/2 Perera MawathaCoquitlam, BC, V3E 2S6 Kotuwegoda, RajagiriyaCanada Sri LankaE-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]
