Under the Patronage of the Seva Vanitha Unit of the SLAF the ‘Gagana Viru Saviya' Scholarship Awards Ceremony was held this morning(12th February 2014)  at the SLAF Trade Training School Ekala for the 6th successive year.

The scholarship scheme is intended to support selected students from Grade 5 upto the GCE A/L examinations.  A total of 200 children of war heroes, service personnel and Civilian personnel of the SLAF received scholarships at this ceremony.  Savings accounts with Hatton National Bank were opened for each student and gift packs were distributed at the ceremony.

The Chairperson of the SLAF SVU Mrs. Neelika Abeywickrema graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. The Commanding Officer SLAF TTS Ekala Group Captain R Senanayake and officials of the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit were also present.