Scholarships & Prize

Founded by M/S Browns Group of Company in year 1981 and is awarded to the student selected to read for an Honours Degree in Chemistry obtaining the highest GPA in Chemistry course units of Levels 1G and 2G.
The scholarship is awarded in two instalments: one at the beginning of the third year and the other at the beginning of the fourth year of study

Founded by Mr.K.Jeganathan and Mrs.S.Jeganathan in year 2002 and is awarded to two students one proceeding to BSc Honours Degree and the other to MSc Degree in Mathematics.
Although the award is based on performance, the overriding consideration will be the poor and needy position of the students concerned.

1. Since no MSc programme is offered by the Department of Mathematics at present the above scholarship is awarded only for BSc Honours degree Students until MSc programmes becomes available.
2. These scholarships are at present awarded annually to four students doing a BSc Honours Degree Course in Mathematics as follows:
   
   1. Two scholarships awarded on merit.
      The award on merit is based on the GPA earned in Course Units in Mathematics in Levels 1G and 2G of the General Degree Examinations in Science.
   2. The other two are awarded to poor needy students. Orphans gets priority.

Founded in year 2003 by the former students of Prof. K. Kunaratnam in appreciation of his services to higher education in science in Sri Lanka in general, and the University of Jaffna, in particular.
The following Scholarships are awarded at a meeting of the Faculty Board of Science:

1. Rupees five thousand per year for a second year student in the Faculty of Science who has scored a GPA of not less than 2.75 with the GPA calculated for all the first year (Level 1G) course units and with a family income not larger than the national average family income.
2. Rupees five thousand per year for a third year student in the Faculty of Science who has scored a GPA of not less than 2.75 with the GPA calculated for all the first and second year (Levels 1G and 2G) course units and with a family income not larger than the national average family income.
3. If the student selected under category (ii) above is an Honours Degree student, he/she shall continue to receive the scholarship in the fourth year.

The value of these scholarships may be reduced or enhanced as decided by a Faculty sub-committee on Scholarships, Prizes, Gold Medals and Bursaries depending on the availability of funds.

Founded in year 2002 by Mr. R. Jeyaruban, a student of Prof. K. Kunaratnam, this Scholarship is awarded to the best student selected to read for Honours Degree in Physics. The Student who has obtained the highest overall GPA in the course units of Levels 1G and 2G among those admitted to the Honours Degree Programme each year will receive this award.

Founded in 1991 by Mr. & Mrs. A. Ponnudurai, Velanai in memory of their late daughter, this Scholarship is awarded to the student who is selected to follow an Honours Degree Course in Zoology and obtained the highest GPA in Zoology course units of Levels 1G and 2G.

Professor Rajeswary Mageswaran Scholarship for the best performance in Chemistry in Level 3 among the Honours degree students.

Founded in 2024 by a group of former students of Late Professor Rajeswary Mageswaran, former Professor of Inorganic Chemistry and Head of the Department of Chemistry, University of Jaffna and Rector of the Vavuniya Campus, Sri Lanka for the grateful remembrance of her services. This scholarship is awarded to the student for the best performance in Level 3 Chemistry courses, based on the GPA of the courses aggregating to 30 credits. The minimum GPA shall be 3.30. In case of a tie, the final OGPA up to the end of third year shall be considered.

Founded in 1992 by Prof. B.Mario Pinto, Canada through his uncle Mr.Paulinus Tambimuttu of Colombo, in memory of his late father Mr.Frank Pinto and is awarded to a top Science student (from Atchuvely) in the Final Examination who shows not only good academic record but also a vivid imagination and a flair for life.

Founded in1983 by Handy Perinpanayagam Commemoration Society. This prize is awarded annually to the student who has the best performance at the General Science Examinations in Science Levels 1G and 2G taken together.

Founded in 1980 by Mr. Mudaliyar V.Mahesan J.P of Manipay in memory of his late son Mr.M.Varatharajah. This prize in Chemistry awarded annually to the student who has the best performance in Chemistry at the General Science Degree Level 1G Examination.

Founded in 1983 by Dr.S.Anandarajah of Colombo in memory of the late Mr.S.Ratnanathar, Founder President of the Ceylon Group of Companies. This Prize is awarded to the student who obtains the highest GPA in Chemistry in the General Degree Examination in Science – Level 3G.

Founded in 1989 by Mr.E.Canagalingam, No. 98, Arasady Road, Jaffna in memory of his late brother Mr.E.Sabalingam. This prize is awarded to the student (Physical & Bioscience students taken together) who has the highest GPA in General Degree Examination in Science – Level 1G. The GPA should not be less than 3.30.

Founded in 1989 by Mr.E.Canagalingam, No. 98, Arasady Road, Jaffna in memory of his late brother Mr.E.Sabalingam. This prize is awarded annually to the student who has the best performance in computer science at the Honours Degree Examination in Science and who obtains a First Class or Second Class Upper Division.

Founded in 1991 by batch mates of late Mr. Jeganathan. It is awarded to the student who has obtained the highest GPA in the General Degree Examination in Science with Physics as one of the main subjects and obtaining First or Second Class (Upper Division) Honours.

Founded in 1986 by the students of the University of Jaffna, in memory of the late Mr. S. Sriskandarajah, President of the Student Assembly, University of Jaffna.The prize be awarded to the student who followed the General Degree Course and obtained the highest GPA at the General Degree Exanimations (Physical Science and Bioscience considered together) Examinations with a First Class or Second-Class Upper Division.

Established in 1989. The following University Prizes are awarded to the students of the Faculty of Science scoring the highest GPA, but not less than 3.30 at the Levels indicated below.

1. General Degree Examination in Science – Level 1G – Physical Science
2. General Degree Examination in Science – Level 1G – Biological Science
3. General Degree Examination in Science – Level 2G – Physical Science
4. General Degree Examination in Science – Level 2G – Biological Science
5. General Degree Examination in Science – Level 3G – Physical Science
6. General Degree Examination in Science – Level 3G – Biological Science
7. Honours Degree Examination in Science – Level 3M
8. Honours Degree Examination in Science – Level 4M

A Dean’s list is to recognize the level of high scholarship demonstrated by undergraduate students in each level of study. The Dean’s list is awarded at the end of each academic year to those students who possess at least a GPA of 3.70.

Founded in 1985 by Mrs.L.Swaminathan in memory of her husband late Mr.M.Swaminathan.
Awarded to the student attaining the best performance in the Honours Degree Examination in Botany with First Class or Second Class Upper Division.

Founded in 1983 by Mrs. B. Mahadeva in memory of her late husband Sir Arunachalam Mahadeva.
Awarded to the student attaining the best performance in the Honours Degree Examination in Chemistry with First Class or Second-Class Upper Division.

Founded in 2017 by Professor Kunaratnam’s children in memory of their late father Professor Emeritus Kunaratnam.
This prize is awarded annually to the student among the direct-intake students having the Best Performance obtaining highest OGPA in Bachelor of Science Honours Degree Examination in Computer Science held at the end of Level-4S with a First Class or Second Class Upper Division. In case of tie, the GPA in Level-4S shall be considered. The award of prize would be given as a certificate and an amount of cash reward.

Founded in 1983 by Mrs. B. Mahadeva in memory of her late husband Sir Arunachalam Mahadeva.
Awarded to the student attaining the best performance in the Honours Degree Examination in Mathematics with a First Class or Second-Class Upper Division.

Founded in 1983 by the friends and colleagues of the late Prof.P.Kanagasabapathy, First Dean of the Faculty of Science.
Awarded to the student attaining the best performance in the Honours Degree Examination in Statistics with First Class or Second-Class Upper Division.

Founded in 2000 by Mr. Raj Anand Veeriah of 2250, South Millway #510, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada in memory of his late father Mr. Ramalingam Veerasingham.
Awarded annually on merit only for excellence in Theoretical Physics to the best student judged by the examining body of the University based on the results of the Final examination held by the University for the Award of Degree of Bachelor of Science.

Founded in 1983 by Mrs. B. Mahadeva in memory of her late husband Sir Arunachalam Mahadeva.
Awarded to the student attaining the best performance in the Honours Degree Examination in Physics with First Class or Second-Class Upper Division.

Founded in 1985 by Mrs. L. Swaminathan in memory of her father late Sir Sangarapillai Pararajasingham and is awarded to the student attaining the best performance in the Honours Degree Examination in Zoology with First Class or Second-Class Upper Division

Founded in 1983 by the friends and colleagues of the late Prof. P.Kanagasabapathy, First Dean of the Faculty of Science.
This prize is awarded to the student who has followed the General Degree Course and obtained the highest GPA at the General Degree (Physical Science and Biological Science considered together) Examinations with a First Class or Second Class Upper Division.

This award is established in year 1989 by Professor K. Thivendrarajah, former Professor of Botany, University of Jaffna and is awarded to the student attaining the best performance in the Honours Degree Examination in Botany with a First Class.

This award is established in year 2001 by the colleagues of Professor A. Thurairajah, former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Jaffna.
The Gold Medal (half sovereign) is awarded annually to the best student/students of the Faculty of Science, University of Jaffna. The best student / students shall be selected by giving point for his or her various activities such as Academic Performance, Achievements in Sports Activities, cultural activities, Student Welfare activities etc.

This award is established in year 2001 by the former students of Late Professor Sivapathasundaram Mageswaran, former Professor of Organic Chemistry and former Dean of the Faculty of Science in appreciation of the services rendered by him to the Faculty of Science, University of Jaffna.
A Gold Medal is awarded for Best Performance in Physical Science in the General Degree Examination with at least a Second-Class (Upper Division).

This award is established in year 2001 by the former students of Late Professor Sivapathasundaram Mageswaran, former Professor of Organic Chemistry and former Dean of the Faculty of Science in appreciation of the services rendered by him to the Faculty of Science, University of Jaffna.
A Gold Medal is awarded for Best Performance in Biological Science in the General Degree Examination with at least a Second Class (Upper Division)

This award is established in year 2001 by the former students of Late Prof. Sivapathasundaram Mageswaran, former Professor of Organic Chemistry and former Dean of the Faculty of Science in appreciation of the services rendered by him to the Faculty of Science, University of Jaffna.
A Gold Medal is awarded for Best Performance in the fourth year Advanced Organic Chemistry units (Theory and Practical) in the Honours Degree Examination in Science, with a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.30 in all the fourth year Advanced Organic Chemistry units (Theory and Practical) and obtaining at least a Second Class (Upper Division) in the Honours Degree Examination.

This award is established in year 2003 by Mrs. Sugirthammah Sivananthan in memory of her beloved daughter, Late Miss Sivaramani Sivanandan, who has been a student of Linguistics and English in the University of Jaffna during the period 1989-1991.
This Gold Medal / Prize is awarded annually to a student in the Faculty of Science who obtains the highest marks among those who obtain the grade of A or above in the English Language course (Course Unit ENG201GA0 at present) taught in the First and Second years of study in the Faculty of Science. If the available funds is not sufficient to award a Gold Medal of at least half a sovereign, then a Cash Prize is awarded.

This Endowment is established in year 2003 by the students of Emeritus Professor Kanthia Kunaratnam, former Vice-Chancellor and Dean / Faculty of Science of the University of Jaffna in appreciation of his services to higher education in science.
This prestigious Gold Medal is awarded each year at the annual convocation of the University of Jaffna and is opened to students graduating from the Faculties of Agriculture, Science and Applied Science or Engineering with a First Class or Second Class (Upper Division) in a Degree course of at least four years duration.
During the university career, the recipient should have earned the highest points among the applicants as computed according to a point scheme giving points to the applicants for their Academic performance, Sports activities, Student research/popularisation of Science, Student Union and Societies Cultural activities Cultural activities, Social Activities outside the university etc.

Founded in 2019 by the descendants of Allen Abraham. Awarded to the student attaining the top ranking in the Physics advanced course units (Levels 3M and 4M of the third and fourth years, respectively) of the Honour Degree Programme in Physics.

Founded in 2024 by the family members of Late Professor V. K. Ganesalingam, founder Head and Professor of Zoology, Dean of the Faculty of Science and Acting Vice Chancellor of the University of Jaffna for the grateful remembrance of his services.

This gold medal is awarded to a student attaining the best performance in the Honours Degree Examination in Zoology with at least Upper Second Class during the Convocation along with a certificate. In case of a tie, the GPA in the final year shall be considered.