Jinnah Scholarship Scheme 2009
The annual function for distribution of the Jinnah Scholarship among deserving Sri Lankan students of A Level, O Level and Bachelors programs (2006-07 results) was held in Colombo on May 14, 2009 under the auspices of the Pakistan High Commission. Hon Minister for Education Mr. Susil Premajayantha was the Chief Guest on this occasion.
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The Hon. Minister for Eduation Mr. Susil Premajayantha is awarding Jinnah Scholarship to a student in a function organized by Pakistan High commission in Colombo recently. The High Commissioner of Pakistan is also seen in the Photo. The Pakistan High Commission this year has awarded the 158 Jinnah Scholarship, sponsored by Government of Pakistan among the Sri Lanka students of O/Level, A/Level and Bachelor Programs.
The Government of Pakistan is funding the studies of deserving and top performing Sri Lankan students under this scheme. In 2007, during the launch of the Jinnah Scholarship Scheme, 85 students had received their stipends followed by 100 in next year. However, in view of the importance of this project which has served as yet another cementing block for bilateral friendly relations between Pakistan and Sri Lanka , the Government of Pakistan this year has decided to grant Jinnah Scholarship to 158 best Sri Lankan students, in the three categories.
Separate merit lists for O Level, A Level and Bachelors students are compiled, considering their results. Each successful student is given a stipend of SL Rs. 24,000/- (twenty four thousand) to assist in their studies.
In addition, Pakistan also offers sixteen scholarships to deserving students every year in Medicine and Engineering to pursue their higher professional education in Pakistan .
The High Commissioner, Shaheen A Gilani, in his brief remarks during the ceremony emphasized the importance of sharing bilateral capacities enabling socio-economic uplift of our peoples. He reiterated Pakistan ’s continued support to Sri Lanka in enhancing our younger generations nation-building capacities with better educational opportunities. He stated that only strong societies will have the resilience to sustain against emerging challenges; “strong societies make stronger nations. We need to help each other to be stronger in the face of contemporary challenges.”
The Chief Guest Mr. Susil Premajayantha thanked the Government of Pakistan for their unconditional and unequivocal support to Sri Lanka in the socio-economic domain
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has launched a programme to protect Sri Lankan nationals living abroad from attacks by LTTE sympathizers following the defeat of LTTE terrorism in the country and foreign ministries in all countries have been briefed on strengthening security for Sri Lankans.
