22nd May 2025 18:42:08 Hours
The Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force (SLAVF) conducted a donation programme on 12 May 2025 at the SLAVF premises.
Major General D.K.S.K Dolage USP nps psc, Commandant of SLAVF, along with Mrs Lilanthi Dolage, the Chairperson of the Sri Lanka Army Medical Corps Seva Vanitha Branch, graced the event as the Chief Guest.
During the ceremony, a total of 205 children of SLAVF personnel, who excelled in the Grade Five Scholarship Examination in 2024, the General Certificate of Ordinary Level Examination in 2023, and the General Certificate of Advanced Level Examination in the years 2022 and 2023, received scholarships worth more than Rs. 4,735,000.00. Accordingly, 16 high achievers of Grade 5 Scholarship Examination, each receiving Rs. 10,000.00, symbolically accepted their scholarships during the event on behalf of the other recipients, who will receive theirs through the nearest Security Forces Headquarters.
Furthermore, 27 students who obtained 9 A’s in the General Certificate of Ordinary Level Examination were awarded Rs. 25,000.00 each, and 57 students who received the opportunity to enrol in universities were granted an initial deposit of Rs. 50,000.00. In addition, 16 pairs of school shoes and socks were donated to selected children of Tamil Primary Vidyalaya in Salawa.
Concluding the event, a heartfelt note of gratitude was delivered by a student who had gained university admission.
The Principal of Tamil Primary Vidyalaya in Salawa, the Superintendent of Salawa Estate, Senior Officers and Officers, Other Ranks, parents and children participated in the ceremony.
