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While presenting the Diriya Piyasa Scholarships to students who passed the GCE O/L examination at the Temple Trees yesterday, the President also gave a directive to provide a one time financial donation of Rs 5,000 from next year to the children of Samurdhi beneficiary families, who get university admissions.
Addressing the audience President Rajapaksa said all government efforts are directed to uplift the nation building and provide equal opportunity to every citizen. Money should not be a obstacle to achieve those goals, the President said.
"When it comes to education there should be no financial or other barriers which prevent eligible students from furthering their education. That is why we are implementing these scholarships programs etc.," he said.
The scholarship scheme initiated in 2006 has so far provided Rs. 302 million to eligible students from Samurdhi beneficiary families to further their education.
Ministers Rohitha Abeygunawardana, Pavithra Wanniarchchi, Salinda Dissanayake, North Central Province Chief Minister Bertie Premalal Dissanayake and former UNP Secretary General Sirisena Cooray were also present.
(Pictures by Nalin Hewapathirana)
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Dec 11, Colombo: Sri Lanka President Mahinda Rajapaksa Thursday ordered the authorities to take appropriate measures to provide scholarships to needy students who qualify for higher education
