ASVU Conducts Scholarship Awarding Ceremony for Children of Army Personnel

Under the guidance of Mrs. Swendrini Rodrigo, President of the Army Seva Vanitha Unit (ASVU), a scholarship awarding ceremony was held on 30 July 2026 at Army Headquarters to recognise and encourage the academic achievements of children of Army personnel.

The programme was organised to support and further strengthen the educational aspirations of children of fallen and disabled War Heroes, retired War Heroes, serving Army personnel, and civilian employees serving in the Sri Lanka Army.

The event was graced by Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ndu psc IG, Commander of the Army, as the Chief Guest, together with Mrs. Swendrini Rodrigo, President of the Army Seva Vanitha Unit.

During the ceremony, scholarships were awarded to 290 schoolchildren representing all Regiments of the Sri Lanka Army, who had achieved outstanding results at the 2025 G.C.E. (Ordinary Level) and G.C.E. (Advanced Level) examinations.

As part of this welfare initiative, school shoes valued at Rs. 489,269.00 were donated through the Army Commander’s Welfare Fund. In addition, the Army Seva Vanitha Unit granted scholarships at a total cost of Rs. 15,000,000.00, while new savings accounts were opened for all scholarship recipients at the Bank of Ceylon.

Under the directions of the President of the ASVU, financial grants of Rs. 25,000.00 each were awarded to 198 students who obtained nine ‘A’ passes at the 2025 G.C.E. (O/L) examination. Furthermore, enhanced scholarships of up to Rs. 100,000.00 each were awarded to 92 students who secured three ‘A’ passes at the G.C.E. (A/L) examination.

The Bank of Ceylon also presented each scholarship recipient with a gift pack comprising a school bag, an exercise book set, and a savings till.

Adding further significance to the occasion, two newly constructed houses, each valued at Rs. 1,500,000.00, were symbolically handed over to Lance Corporal M.R. Raja and Civilian Employee H.P. Thilakarathne, further demonstrating the Army’s continued commitment towards the welfare of its personnel and their families.

The programme concluded with a vote of thanks delivered on behalf of the scholarship recipients, followed by a group photograph and a tea reception.

Members of the Army Seva Vanitha Unit, senior officers, officers, other ranks, civilian staff, parents, and scholarship recipients attended the event.