GS Charity Buddhist Foundation Scholarship Distribution Ceremony
Under the guidance of Ven. Emeritus Professor K L Dhammajoti and Mr Y C Leung, the GS Charity Buddhist Foundation of Hong Kong, have generously sponsored a scholarship programme for students of the Department of Buddhist Studies at the Faculty of Arts. In a spirit of academic solidarity, the Department has kindly shared a portion of this scholarship quota with other departments of the university. As a result, a total of 580 students from across faculties will benefit from this initiative, receiving a stipend of Rs. 16,000 every two months throughout the year 2025.
The third round of scholarship distribution was held on the 2nd of July 2025 at the New Arts Theatre. The event was graced by the presence of the Vice Chancellor, Professor Indika Mahesh Karunathilake, Dean of the Faculty of Arts, Senior Professor Lasantha Manawadu, Dean of the Faculty of Law, Professor Sampath Punchihewa, Venerable Professor Agalakada Sirisumana (Head, Department of Sinhala), Venerable Dr Madihe Sugatasiri (Head, Department of Buddhist Studies), along with many other distinguished guests and staff members.
The Vice Chancellor expressed heartfelt appreciation and gratitude to the GS Charity Buddhist Foundation in Hong Kong for their generous contribution towards the well-being and academic progress of the students.
