Karuna Trust Scholarship Awards Ceremony 2009
This year, one hundred and ten students received scholarships at the Karuna Trust Annual Scholarship Awards held on the 11th of July 2009. Among the recipients are 36 orphans who are victims of terrorism from the North Central and Eastern provinces.
Having commenced the scholarship program in 2004, Karuna Trust now provides financial assistance to 580 students. Each student receives Rs. 500.00 per month. Orphaned recipients receive Rs.1000.00 per month. The ceremony was attended by a large gathering of dignitaries, well wishers, scholarship recipients, and their families.