IFS Scholarship Programme empowers Sri Lankan university students
View(s):Global enterprise software developer IFS, in an effort to support Sri Lanka’s IT student base, is investing over Rs. 10 million during 2013-2014 on a scholarship programme for IT students in Sri Lankan universities.
Under the programme IFS will be providing living allowances for underprivileged students at all the major universities in Sri Lanka. By providing a needs-based scholarship IFS makes it possible for the best students to achieve academic excellence, regardless of their financial means, according to a company statement.
So far, 18 students from the University of Colombo School of Computing, the University of Kelaniya, and the University of Rajarata have received scholarships and benefited from the programme. Through the programme each student receives a monthly living allowance, throughout their respective academic careers. Universities select suitable students on behalf of IFS, based on their academic performance and economic background. “We believe in supporting talented students during their academic careers so they have the financial means necessary to realize their potential. These students are gifted and have inherent abilities that will help them to grow into outstanding IT professionals,” said Ranil Rajapakse, COO and Vice President of IFS World Operations Sri Lanka.
Dr. Chamli Pushpakumara, Head, Department of Industrial Management, University of Kelaniya said that IFS support to the Department of Industrial Management of the University of Kelaniya has been three dimensional – in disseminating knowledge, as visiting/ guest lecturers, in providing training by accommodating students as interns and providing financial assistance in the form of providing scholarships and equipment when necessary.