Dear Alumni and Well-wishers of the Faculty of Science,
The Faculty of Science at the University of Colombo has always been a place of resilience and excellence. However, today, our students are facing an unprecedented struggle. Between the ongoing economic hardships in Sri Lanka and the devastating impact of the recent cyclone, many of our brightest minds are at a breaking point.
To meet this challenge, the Colombo University Faculty of Science Alumni Association of North America (CUFSAA-NA) is urgently canvassing your support to initiate Round 3 of the “Launch Pad” Student Scholarship Program.
The Impact of “Launch Pad”
“Launch Pad” is the faculty’s most premium and wide-reaching aid initiative. It is designed to catch those falling through the cracks—students in the most grave financial distress who remain committed to their education despite the odds.
- Targeted Support: We provide a US$360 donation per year to each of 36 specially selected students.
- Rigorous Selection: Recipients are chosen by an inter-departmental committee of faculty members to ensure aid reaches those who need it most.
- Current Progress: Thanks to your previous generosity, we are nearing the completion of Round 2 funding. We successfully disbursed the first installment of $180 in August and are poised to pay the second installment this February.
Why Your Help is Needed Now
The months ahead are critical. For many students, the recent cyclone didn’t just damage homes; it destroyed the meager resources they relied on to continue their studies. Without the security of Round 3, many of these students may be forced to abandon their education.
How You Can Help
We invite you to contribute to this lifeline. Whether you are a past graduate or a friend of the university, your support makes a tangible difference.
- Flexible Giving: Any amount of support is welcome. No contribution is too small to make an impact.
- Make a Dedication: You are welcome to make your donation in honor of a loved one, a former professor, or your graduating batch.
- Tax Benefits: Please note that CUFSAA-NA is an approved 501(c)(3) charity in the US, making your contributions tax-deductible.
Donate Today: Please use the QR code on the left to donate by Paypal OR use the address below to send us a paper check. If you would rather use zellepay, contact us (info@cufsaa.org) for instructions.
Please send your donation checks payable to CUFSAA with your contact information and email address to the following postal address.
Colombo University Faculty of Science Alumni Association
c/o Ms. Sandya Liyanarachchi
Treasurer – CUFSAA-NA
5870 Tara Hill Drive
Dublin OH 43017
USA.
“Please read the student comments linked below on this page to see the profound impact your past support has made. These are not just statistics; they are the stories of future scientists, teachers, and innovators who simply need a helping hand to cross the finish line.”
The time to help the next generation of Science students is now. Let us ensure that no student is forced to give up on their dreams due to circumstances beyond their control.
With gratitude,
The CUFSAA-NA Team In service of the Faculty of Science, University of Colombo