Applications open for the second Scholars’ Pipeline
View(s):The Scholars’ Pipeline conducted by The Strivers’ Network (TSN) saw five students gaining admission into undergraduate programmes at leading US and UK universities such as Princeton University, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), and Oxford University, in some cases with full financial aid.
Applications are now open for the second batch of the Scholars’ Pipeline for students aiming to enter university in 2023. The online application can be accessed at https://bit.ly/TSNPipeline22 and will close on July 3, 2022.
The Strivers’ Network is a student-run social enterprise aiming to democratise access to international higher education opportunities for Sri Lankan students.
At present, TSN focuses on applying to US universities, which offer generous financial aid packages based entirely on students’ financial need. The Scholars’ Pipeline programme took in ten high-achieving high school students from around Sri Lanka, and mentored them throughout the complex US university admissions process. Students were given free SAT tutoring, essay writing assistance, and all-round admissions guidance by The Strivers’ Network mentors.
In addition, The Strivers’ Network was able to bring in highly experienced professionals in university admissions counselling to conduct for the students. specialized essay writing workshops emonstrating a consistent academic record as well as exceptional extracurricular involvement throughout their school careers, our scholars achieved excellent results on their college applications. Ghaura Mahabaduge, a two-time bronze medalist at the International Math Olympiad from Ananda College became one of the few Sri Lankans to gain admission to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (No. 1 in QS World University Rankings) in the last five years. Nuthara Karunarathna of Lyceum International School, Panadura received an offer to study Computer Science at Oxford University (QS World University Rankings No. 2), where she has the opportunity to join a group of only 8 Sri Lankan undergraduates across Oxbridge should she choose to attend.
Janul de Silva of Royal College secured a coveted spot at Princeton University (QS World University Rankings No. 20) with full financial aid, where he hopes to pursue a degree in Politics, Philosophy and Economics (PPE). Ranudi Gunawardena of Visakha Vidyalaya gained admission to Williams College, the No. 1 Liberal Arts College in the US for 18 consecutive years, where she hopes to study Comparative Literature. Rithmaka Karunadhara of Ananda College received an offer from Bowdoin College
(No. 6 in Liberal Arts Colleges), where he plans to pursue a degree in Political Science. Both Ranudi and Rithmaka were awarded full financial aid inclusive of tuition, accommodation and meals. This pilot programme of The Strivers’ Network has witnessed excellent results for Sri Lankan youth. Given the great success of the first iteration of the Scholars’ Pipeline, TSN will be continuing its programme of providing free university admissions counselling to high achievers.
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