Sri Lanka – Canada Scholarship Foundation November 2006 Table of Contents • Ontario International Development Agency (OIDA) partners with SLCSF • A message from the President and CEO of Ontario International Development Agency • 2006 Annual Scholarship Awarding Ceremony • New Grade 12 Scholarship Awards for 2006 • Scholarship Sponsors for 2005/06 and 2006/07 • Establishment of “Wijayasena Kiriwattuduwa Memorial Scholarship Fund” • Memorial Scholarship Awards to University Students • Pictures from the 2006 Award Ceremony • Audited Financial Statements • Special Donations • How You Can Help • The Board of Directors • Application for Sponsorship Ontario International Development Agency (OIDA) partners with SLCSF It is with great pleasure we announce the partnership of Ontario International Development Agency (OIDA) with the SLCSF. With this partnership, OIDA plans to fund as many scholarships as possible each year through its annual fundraising events. This year itself, OIDA has funded nine scholarships and three additional scholarships by its members. We are very excited that OIDA joins hands with SLCSF in helping our bright children and we thank OIDA and its members for their support! A message from the President and CEO of Ontario International Development Agency (OIDA) On behalf of Ontario International Development Agency (OIDA) executive council, I congratulate Sri Lanka Canada Scholarship Foundation (SLCSF) for its commitment to support students in Sri Lanka. OIDA will continue financial support for the Scholarship Foundation by holding major fundraising events. Canada Day Celebration, Sudbury Dragon Boat Festival and Northern Light Festival have already been planned as fund raising events for the year 2007. OIDA and SLCSF partnership will definitely help economically disadvantaged students in Sri Lanka to have a bright future. I wish all the best for the SLCSF volunteers who are dedicated for this worthy cause! Dr. Neville Hewage, Ph.D President and CEO Ontario International Development Agency www.slcsf.org Did you know … From 2006, we have increased the monthly scholarship payment to students from Rs.750 to Rs.1000. We have accomplished this without increasing the annual donation amount from sponsors.
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Sri Lanka – CanadaScholarship Foundation
November 2006
Table of Contents• Ontario International Development Agency
(OIDA) partners with SLCSF• A message from the President and CEO of
Ontario International Development Agency• 2006 Annual Scholarship Awarding
Ceremony• New Grade 12 Scholarship Awards for 2006• Scholarship Sponsors for 2005/06 and
2006/07• Establishment of “Wijayasena Kiriwattuduwa
Memorial Scholarship Fund”• Memorial Scholarship Awards to University
Students• Pictures from the 2006 Award Ceremony• Audited Financial Statements• Special Donations• How You Can Help• The Board of Directors• Application for Sponsorship
Ontario International DevelopmentAgency (OIDA) partners withSLCSF
It is with great pleasure we announcethe partnership of OntarioInternational Development Agency(OIDA) with the SLCSF. With thispartnership, OIDA plans to fund asmany scholarships as possible eachyear through its annual fundraisingevents. This year itself, OIDA hasfunded nine scholarships and threeadditional scholarships by itsmembers.
We are very excited that OIDA joinshands with SLCSF in helping our brightchildren and we thank OIDA and itsmembers for their support!
A message from the President andCEO of Ontario InternationalDevelopment Agency (OIDA)
On behalf of Ontario InternationalDevelopment Agency (OIDA) executivecouncil, I congratulate Sri LankaCanada Scholarship Foundation(SLCSF) for its commitment to supportstudents in Sri Lanka. OIDA willcontinue financial support for theScholarship Foundation by holdingmajor fundraising events. Canada DayCelebration, Sudbury Dragon BoatFestival and Northern Light Festivalhave already been planned as fundraising events for the year 2007.
OIDA and SLCSF partnership willdefinitely help economicallydisadvantaged students in Sri Lanka tohave a bright future. I wish all thebest for the SLCSF volunteers who arededicated for this worthy cause!
Dr. Neville Hewage, Ph.DPresident and CEOOntario International Development Agency
www.slcsf.org
Did you know …From 2006, we have increasedthe monthly scholarship paymentto students from Rs.750 toRs.1000. We have accomplishedthis without increasing the annualdonation amount from sponsors.
2006 Annual ScholarshipAwarding Ceremony
The annual scholarship awardingceremony for 2006 was held onSeptember 2 at Sri Sudassanaramaya,Battaramulla, Sri Lanka, from 10:00AM to 4:00 PM. This ceremony waspresided by our Patron and Advisor,Venerable Dr. Mirisse Dhammika, withthe participation of 77 new scholarshipstudents, their parents, some of thescholarship sponsors and other wellwishers of the foundation. The chiefguest for the occasion was Mr. UpaliGunasekara - Principal of RoyalCollege, Colombo.
Out of the 77 scholarships awarded,60 were for Grade 12 students whilethe remaining 17 were memorialscholarships for first year universitystudents.
Scholarship award certificates andstudy packs were distributed to all newscholarship recipients. The expenses ofthe award ceremony, including lunchand refreshments for all theparticipants have been borne by Mr.Sudu Vatagodakumbura, VicePresident of the SLCSF.
We thank all the students and theirparents for participation; aftertravelling long distances from remotevillages and cities in some cases. Wealso thank the scholarship sponsorswho participated and awardedcertificates to the students they havesponsored. Our thanks also go toVenerable Dhammika, the chief guestMr. Upali Gunasekara, our Sri LankanCoordinator - Mrs. Seetha Goonetillekeand all other supporters in organizingthis successful event. We also thankMr. Sudu Vatagodakumbura for hisgenerosity in meeting expenses of theceremony.
New Grade 12 ScholarshipAwards for 2006
This year, we have awarded 60scholarships for Grade 12 students.They were selected from severalhundred applications received, basedon their G.C.E. (Ordinary Level)examination results in 2006, incomeper family member and consideringother special circumstances (such as,deceased parents). All these studentshave obtained at least eight A’s in theG.C.E. (O/L) examination, while manyof them have received an impressive,straight 10 A’s!
We congratulate these students fortheir academic achievements and wishthem all the success in their futurestudies.
Deshapriya Chandrasoma, KurunegalaR. H. Sandunika Kalhari, MataraM. V. R. D. Karunarathne, HaloluwaMadumekhala Jayawardena, KamburupitiyaTharanga H. Godagedara, RathnapurayaR. A.G. Malka Rajapakse, ParakaduwaS. M. Thilini Sameera, KuliyapitiyaU. Sandamalee Galamuna, PelmadullaB. C. Jayasanka De Silva, AmbalangodaJ. A.C. Priyadarshani Lakmali, HoranaT. P. N. Tharanganie Guruge, DematagodaS. P. Hasitha Ravisara, HalawathaH. M. N. Devinda Herath, DambadeniyaI. K. S Bandara Wellagiriya, HingurakgodaP. N. Piyumika Fernando, WadduwaL. A. C. Sandhya Gunasekera, MetikumburaD. Gangani Hettigedara, PussellawaE. J. S. P. Dilhari Ekanayaka, EmbilipitiyaN. M. T. Lakshitha Ranasinghe, KeppetipolaN. Upul Tharanga Gunasena, PolonnaruwaJ. A. Prabha Madhavi, AkuressaA. G. Dilushan Rajapakse, KegalleM. T. Dhamshani Gunaratne, KuruwitaUdayanganie Ranasinghe, GodakawelaB. A. Warunu Madhusanka, BeliaththaP. K. Muditha Dharshani, BoralesgamuwaD. P. S. Gamachchige, BadullaPrabhashinee Anjalika, WathugedaraH. A. Chapa Dilangi, RagamaW. L. A. T. Aloka Lakmali, KalutharaD. G. Timantha Mendis, AmbalangodaR. H. Lahiru Priyasad, KarandeniyaS. D. Sudheshani Piyatissa, Kandana
D. N. Nuwanthi Gunaratne, RathnapuraK. Samithra Weeratunga, ThissamaharamaDulanjalee Premadasa, KahawattaMadhushanka Karunasiri, DehiowitaR. M. H. Wimansi Mapa, EtempitiyaH. A. Tharindu Sameera, NawalapitiyaMadhubhashini Udahawatte,HemmathagamaE. Buddhi Thisara, KiramaP. A. Gayan Sampath, NavadagalaKumudini Wickramasinghe, KanthaleKosala Nuwan Jayaratne, WadduwaDilini Seneviratne, AmbalanthotaR. N. Malika Chandrasekara, HomagamaJagath Asiri Ratnayake, RikillagaskadaM. H. Harshani Sampath, KamburupitiyaL. Shermila Siribaddana, KamburupitiyaP. Shavanthi Wijesuriya, NittambuwaU. A. T. Nelum Uduwara, AnuradhapuraPubudu Uthpala Weerabahu, DankotuwaMadhuhansi Kuruppuarachchi, PiliyandalaG. A. Dilini Tharaka, MiddeniyaA. Kumari Dissanayake, UdispaththuwaB. M. S. Pavithrani Bannaheka, KuliyapitiyaKithsiri Mewan Jayasingha, NikaweratiyaG. P. Chamika Madhushan, AmbalangodaJ. A. Malika Sandamalee, KamburupitiyaP. Wajira Hemantha, Batapola
We thank all the sponsors for theirgenerosity and hope that they willcontinue to provide financial support inthe future years.
Scholarship Sponsors for2005/06 and 2006/07
In 2006/07, Ontario InternationalDevelopment Agency has sponsorednine scholarships, Alberta BuddhistVihara has sponsored two and SLCSFhas sponsored 14 scholarships (fromthe savings as a result of higherexchange rate for the Canadian dollarcompared to Sri Lankan rupee). Whilesome individual sponsors havecontributed for more than onescholarship, some sponsors havecollectively sponsored one scholarship.
We are very thankful and grateful toall the sponsors for their generosity.We really appreciate the childrensponsoring scholarships individually oras a group, thinking about otherchildren who need financial help tocontinue their education.
The following is the list of our sponsorsduring the years 2005/06 and/or2006/07. We sincerely apologize if wehave missed any names or incorrectlyspelt any names.
Ontario International Development Agency(OIDA), OttawaDept. of Census & Statistics, ColomboAlberta Buddhist Vihara, EdmontonSri Lanka - Canada Scholarship Foundation(SLCSF), British ColumbiaMr. W.A.D.Sarath Kumara, Austin, USAMiss. Mala Disanayaka, BattaramullaMiss. Renuka Nelumdeniya, BattaramullaMiss. Thamali Perera, BattaramullaMr. Dilshan N. Peiris, BattaramullaMr. Jayath Udara Perera, BattaramullaMr. Sunanda Dissanayaka, BattaramullaMrs. D. Munasingha, BattaramullaMrs. Indira Kasthurirathna, BattaramullaMrs. Nalani Disanayaka, BattaramullaMrs. Sisie Peiris, BattaramullaSasnaka Sansadaya, BattaramullaMr. Sumith & Mrs. Chandu Peiris, BurnabyDr. Upul Atukorala, BurnabyDr. Janaka Ruwanpura, CalgaryMr. Asanka Perera, CalgaryMr. Chanaka Samarajeewa, CalgaryMr. Leslie Samarajeewa, Calgary
Did you know …Two of our scholarship recipientshave obtained district level bestresults in the 2006 G.C.E.Advanced Level examinations.
Congratulations to P. U. P.Saumya Kumara and B.Priyadarshana Fernando forgetting the best results inScience and Maths streams inthe Kaluthara district!
Establishment of WijayasenaKiriwattuduwa MemorialScholarship Fund
Mrs. Seetha Goonetilleke – our SriLankan Coordinator, has establishedthe “Wijayasena KiriwattuduwaMemorial Scholarship Fund” forfunding scholarships for first yearuniversity students in the medicalfaculty on an on-going basis, inmemory of her beloved father, late Mr.Wijayasena Kiriwattuduwa, a retiredschool principal.
These scholarships provide Rs. 1000per month for a period of one year tothe selected students in Sri Lankanuniversities. This year, twoscholarships have been awarded fromthis fund. We thank Mrs. Goonetillekefor her generosity in establishing thisfund for helping financially ouruniversity students.
Did you know …Over 80% of our 2004 batch ofscholarship recipients havepassed the 2006 G.C.E.Advanced Level examination. Andeight of our students haveobtained 'A’ passes for all of theirsubjects!
Memorial Scholarship Awards toUniversity Students
This year, for the first time, 17scholarships have been awarded tofirst year university students in themedical faculties.
A monthly award of Rs. 1000 isprovided for one year to each of theselected students. The main selectioncriteria were the academic excellenceof the student (based on the results ofthe G.C.E. Advanced Levelexamination) and the financial statusof the student’s family.
We congratulate the following studentsfor their academic achievements andreceiving these scholarships.
We wish them all the best in theiruniversity studies!
Funds for these scholarships havebeen provided by the followingsponsors:
Five scholarships in memory of late Mr.Wijayasena Kiriwattuduwa (father of Mrs.Seetha Goonetilleke, our Sri LankanCoordinator), sponsored by:Mrs. Seetha GoonetillekeMr. Sarath KiriwattuduwaMr. Krishan GoonetillekeMr. Sandeva Goonetilleke
Mrs. D. Munasingha, in memory of herparents Mr. & Mrs. K. W. Saranelis
Mr. S. Dasanayaka, in memory of hisparents Mr. & Mrs. S. M. P. Bandara
Mr. Chandimal de Silva, in memory of hisgrand father Mr. Titus Gunarathna
Mrs. Priyadarshani De Silva, in memory ofher father Mr. Titus Gunarathna
Ms. Renuka Nelumdeniya, in memory of hergrand mother Mrs. S. D. Nandawathi
Mr. Nimal Goonetilleke, in memory of hisfather Mr. Sadiris Goonetilleke
Mrs. Rupa Gunarathna, in memory of hermother Mrs. Agnes Fonseka
Mrs. Sissie Peiris, in memory of her fatherMr. S. S. De Silva
Mr. Deepal Peiris, in memory of his parentsMr. & Mrs. D. S. Peiris
Mrs. Mallika Jayasundara, in memory of herparents Mr. & Mrs. T. A. Jayasundara
Dr. Bandula Abeysundara, in memory of hisfather Mr. S. W. Abeysundara(2 scholarships)
We thank the sponsors for helping ourbright students during their first yearof medical degree studies.
Pictures from the 2006 Award Ceremony
Mrs. Seetha Goonetilleke (Sri Lankan Coordinator) welcoming all participants andVenerable Dr. Mirisse Dhammika (Patron and Advisor) in the background.
Mrs. Chithrani Nanayakkara handing over scholarship certificates to students,representing the Ontario International Development Agency (OIDA), Canada.
New Grade 12 scholarship recipients with Venerable Dr. Mirisse Dhammika – Patronand Advisor (middle), Mrs. Seetha Goonetilleke – Sri Lankan Coordinator (left) and
Mrs. Indira Kasturiratne – Assistant Sri Lankan Coordinator (right).
New university memorial scholarship recipients with Venerable Dr. Mirisse Dhammika(middle), Mrs. Seetha Goonetilleke (left) and Mrs. Indira Kasturiratne (right).
Recent Articles in Sri Lankan Newspapers on SLCSF
Several news articles appeared in Sri Lankan newspapers during 2006, describingthe activities of the Sri Lanka – Canada Scholarship Foundation. The following is anarticle that appeared in the Budu Sarana newspaper.
Audited Financial Statements
Income/Expenses Statement – April 1, 2005 to March 31, 2006
Income:Total Scholarship Fund 8,568.30Bank Interest 7.37Total Income 8,575.67
Expenses:Scholarship Fund – Payments to students 9,536.88Licenses and Permits (Annual Registration Fee) 25.00Postage and Delivery (Note 1) 18.00Depreciation 25.00Total Expenses (Note 2) 9,604.88
Net Income (Expenses) (1,029.21)
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.3. Average exchange rate used in the Canadian Dollar-Sri Lanka Rupee conversion is Canadian
$1.00 = SL Rs. 82.00
Balance Sheet – As of March 31, 2006
Assets:Current Assets Canadian $
Chequing/SavingsDelta Credit Union 5,346.83National Savings Bank – Sri Lanka 3,548.72
Total Chequing/Savings 8,895.55Total Current Assets 8,895.55
Fixed AssetsEquity Shares 65.01
Total Fixed Assets 65.01
Other AssetsProvision for Depreciation (50.00)Office Equipment (Sri Lanka) 500.00
Total Other Assets 450.00
Total Assets 9,410.56
Liabilities & Equity:Equity
Opening Balance Equity 38.30Retained Earnings 10,401.47Net Income (1,029.21)
Total Equity 9,410.56
Total Liabilities & Equity 9,410.56
Special Donations
The following special donations have been made during 2006 in meeting somespecific expenses of the foundation. These are not included in Annual FinancialStatements, as the donors have directly paid these expenses. We thank the followingdonors for the special donations:
• Mr. & Mrs. W. M. S. Bandara, Director, Ministry of Foreign Affairs - 77 CRbooks
• Mr. Milton & Mrs. Manojanie Wijerathna, Rajagiriya – 77 campus file covers• Mr. Krishan Goonetilleke, Commercial Bank, Colombo - 77 packs of pens and
pencils• Mrs. Ranjanie Walpola - Rs: 2500.00 for travel expenses of five recipients of
"Wijayasena Kiriwattuduwa memorial scholarships"• Mr. Sudu Vatagodakumbura – Canadian $250 for providing lunch to all
participants, travelling expenses of 12 recipients of University MemorialScholarships, renting sound systems, and other miscellaneous expenses
• Mrs. Seetha Goonetilleke – Rs. 6000.00 for photography, video, printing,enlarging and laminating for publishing in newspapers and notice boards
• Siri Sudassanaramaya, Battaramulla – Providing venue for the ceremony andutility expenses, tea, soft drinks, snacks and expenses for rented chairs
• Mr. Gayan Abeysundara – Canadian $85 for SLCSF web site name registrationand annual web hosting
• Dr. Bandula Abeysundara – Rs. 3500.00 for printing SLCSF receipt books• Dr. Bandula Abeysundara – Canadian $78 for newsletter and award certificate
printing
If you are willing to make a special donation for a specific purpose, please contactour Treasurer by e-mail at [email protected] or phone at (604) 572 0136.
• By letting your friends know about the Sri Lanka - Canada Scholarship Foundation and whatit does to help Sri Lankan students. Please feel free to make copies of this newsletter anddistribute to you friends.
• By making special donations to cover miscellaneous expenses (such as, printing and mailingthis newsletter, printing our information brochure, providing meals for and reimbursingtransportation costs of students and their parents attending the annual scholarship awardceremony). We use only special donations to cover these miscellaneous expenses, withoutusing sponsor donations given for scholarships.
• If you are already a sponsor, by sending you bi-annual or annual contributions to ourTreasurer during the month of May each year.
• By arranging fund raising activities in your city and volunteering in other activities of theFoundation.
• By letting us know your comments and suggestions for improving what we do.
The amount of the cheque attached: Can.$/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 18,000 for two years.
Even if you are already sponsoring one or more scholarships, we appreciate if you can completethe above form and mail it (or, e-mail the information) to one of the following addresses. This willhelp us in keeping our records up to date and sending you future newsletters and otherinformation 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]
