Chevening Scholarship applications now open
The launch of the Sri Lankan Chapter of the Marshals Motorcycle Club was held at the Austasia Sports and Leisure Club in Thalawathugoda last week. Founding members of the Sri Lankan Chapter Rashmin Mahamudalige, Yasith Sameera Obeysekara, Dawson James Newman, Kusal Tharindu, Indika Jude Fonseka and Lanka Jayasinghe received their official club colours at the ceremony.
The event co- sponsored by Nehemiah Consultants was attended by national cricketer Ajantha Mendis, motorcycle enthusiasts and others.
The Marshals which originated in Australia has chapters that cover all conti-
Cinnamon Red Colombo, Sri Lanka’s first lean luxury hotel has launched ‘Red Rave’ an art and design competition offering talented young artists and designers an opportunity to showcase their work in the hotel and its carpark driveways, in celebration of its first year anniversary on September 1st.
The competition reiterates the property’s commitment to be an ‘arty hotel’. Last year too, a competition to curate graffiti based artistic work helped turn the spotlight on a group of talented art- nents. Their core mission is to increase camaraderie between members and create a more positive view of motorcycle clubs in the world. Activities will involve gatherings with members and families, tour and charity rides, and awareness ists, namely Niruban Satchithanandakumar and the P413 team, Hash Bandara and Umanga Samarasinghe,Hamza Ahamed and Ruwangi Amarasinghe.
This year’s ‘Red Rave’ will elevate the status of the hotel’s ‘art drive agenda’ into high gear and to a wider audience, since it encompasses a broader scope of art mediums such as relief art, designs, sculpture and 3D art.
“There are a lot of contemporary artists in Sri Lanka, but the opportunities campaigns on their machines and motorcycling in general.
For more information on the club and its activities, please contact 0771 050950. The Marshals MC Sri Lanka can also be found on Facebook. they have to showcase their work is so latent and under the radar. This is the second consecutive year we are launching an art related competition,”Cinnamon Red General Manager Terrence Fernando said.
“We hope we can give an impetus through ‘Red Rave’ to further showcase the works of contemporary artists whilst rewarding, recognising and appreciating their talent through this initiative.”
Throughout August, artists can submit a first sketch of how best the
The Chevening Secretariat is accepting applications for 2016/2017 Chevening Scholarships via www.chevening.org, a press release from the British High Commission said.
Chevening Scholarships are awarded to individuals with strong academic backgrounds who also have demonstrable leadership potential. The scholarship offers financial support to study for a Master’s degree at any of the UK’s leading universities and the opportunity to become part of an influential global network of 44,000 alumni.
The call for new applicants follows the selection of seven scholars from Sri Lanka and the Maldives, who won an award to study at a UK university this year.
There are approximately 1,500 Chevening Scholarships on offer globally for the 2016/2017 academic cycle. These scholarships represent a significant investment from the UK Government to develop the next cohort of global leaders.
UK Ambassador to Sri Lanka and the Maldives James Dauris said, “We really value the Cinnamon Red’s selected walls can be transformed into dynamic and vibrant spaces, along with a brief portfolio of themselves.
Preference will be given to designs and art that have an element of red. The top five works of art/design will then go on display at the hotel, and will also go on Cinnamon Red’s website where it will be shared with a wider audience.
The top five artists will be selected by a panel of distinguished judges. ‘Red Rave’ prizes entail a cash prize of strong educational ties we have with so many people in Sri Lanka and in the Maldives. There are countless examples of people in both countries who have gone on to excel in their fields after studying in the UK at some of the best universities in the world. I hope you will see in our Chevening scholarship scheme a wonderful opportunity to help you prepare to make the most of your potential.”
Chevening Secretariat Director, Michael Scott-Kline, said: “A Chevening Scholarship is a mark of honour bestowed on individuals who have been identified as having the qualities to become highly influential global leaders. Not only do award recipients receive a firstrate UK education, through Chevening they join a vibrant community of Chevening Alumni, Foreign and Commonwealth Office staff, UK universities, and partner organisations. Chevening Award recipients will draw on and contribute to this community for the rest of their lives.
Visit www.chevening.org/ faqs for detailed information on the eligibility criteria and award specifications. Rs.20,000 each, with an overnight stay at Cinnamon Red. A set cost of the expenditure incurred for material used for the production of the art pieces will be borne by the hotel.
Entries are now open, and will close on August 25.The competition is open to both individuals and groups.
Interested applicants should inbox to Cinnamon Red Facebook page - www. facebook.com/CinnamonRedColombo or call Shehan on 0766344016 for more information.
Eng. Jagath Arawwawala was inducted as the 25th President of the Institution of Incorporated Engineers, Sri Lanka (IIESL) at its annual general meeting held at the Sri Lanka Foundation Institute recently.
A product of Royal College and Nalanda College Colombo, he completed his engineering studies in London and returned after 15 years to Sri Lanka in the early 90s to join Diesel & Motor Engineering Co. He then went on to serve as Director / General Manager at Computerlink Ltd. Subsequently he served at Polycrom Electrical Industries as GM / CEO.
Mr. Arawwawala is a production engineer with over 25 years experience and a practitioner of ergonomics in the manufacturing industry. He is a Fellow of IIESL and holds memberships with IET, ILM, PMA, (UK), and the Engineers Guild of Sri Lanka. He also holds a MBA in stra-
Ramani Rajapakse was recently elected President of the All Ceylon Women’s Buddhist Congress (ACWBC). She is the younger daughter of the late Lady Chrysobel Rajapakse, founder member of ACWBC, inaugural Honorary Secretary and its third President, and of Sir Lalitha Rajapakse, who was President of the All Ceylon Buddhist Congress in the mid sixties.
Ramani served as the Chairperson of the Hospice ‘Suwa Sevana’ at the ACWBC, a facility for sick elders, built with her mother’s vision which was upgraded with her own finances. Ramani supports several charities such as Revata National School, Balapitiya, founded by her late father, the Cancer Society, SUCCESS and HelpAge.
She is an Attorney-at-Law and teaches French as a volunteer.