Serendib University rewards top academic achievers from tea plantation community

Ten outstanding students from Sri Lanka’s tea plantation communities have received scholarships through Serendib Flour Mills (SFML) ‘Adhi Shakthi University Scholarship Program’, in recognition of outstanding academic achievements and highest Z-scores in the 2022/2023/2024 A/L examinations.

The scholarship recipients represent varied plantation regions, including students from major estates under Namunukula Plantations PLC, Balangoda Plantations PLC, and Kelani Valley Plantations PLC. These bright minds will pursue studies in fields ranging from management and physical science to arts and peace studies at leading universities including Eastern University, University of Kelaniya, and Sabaragamuwa University.

Notable achievers include Sathyawelu Rojinee from Spring Valley estate, district rank 46 who will study Peace and Conflict Resolution at University of Kelaniya, and Ravichandran Asoj from Halgolla estate witha district rank 92, pursuing Management and Information Technology at South Eastern University.

Partnering with the Plantation Human Development Trust (PHDT), Serendib Flour Mills identified these talented individuals through a comprehensive selection process. The initiative complements the company’s existing commitment to estate communities through their ‘Adhi Shakti Fortified Wheat Flour’ program.