Granting of financial assistance for 14 students, who were selected for universities from the Uva Province, was held at the Office of the Governor of Uva Province, under the patronage of Governor M.P. Jayasinghe.
Granting of cheques for low income families to be used in medical and other expenses was also held at the event. Chief Secretary of the Uva Province Gamini Rajakaruna, Secretary to the Governor H.M. Somathilaka, government officers and parents of students who receive scholarships were present at the event.