Objective:
Promoting secondary and tertiary education (Advanced Level and University) for disadvantaged youth, giving those with limited financial means the opportunity to pursue higher education, thereby increasing their future prospects.

Target Group:
Disadvantaged and deserving youth of villages associated with the John Keells Group.

Impact:
Following applications received and processed as per eligibility criteria, a Cumulative total of 83 scholarships were granted as of the year 2019/20, 23 scholarships were granted during the 2019/20 consisting of 11 university scholarships and 12 Advanced Level Scholarships. Beneficiaries of the scholarships include eligible children and youth in villages supported by the Foundation and children of farmers linked to the supply chain of the Group’s Retail Sector.