Student Achievements & Awards
Celebrating outstanding students who excel academically, win industry competitions, conduct groundbreaking research, and achieve national recognition.
Exam Top Performers 2024
Kavinda Rathnayake
- Highest GPA in Cyber Security program
- Perfect scores in 8 modules
- Awarded University Gold Medal
Nethmi Perera
- Top scorer in Clinical Nursing modules
- SLNC exam - 94% score
- Clinical Excellence Award
Dasun Wickramasinghe
- IQSSL Best Student Award
- Top in Construction Economics
- Published research on cost optimization
Tharushi Fernando
- Perfect GPA in Software Design modules
- Won National Hackathon 2024
- AWS Student Ambassador
Ravindu Jayasinghe
- Top in Strategic Management
- Dean's List all semesters
- Case competition winner
Dilini Seneviratne
- Top in Financial Reporting
- CIMA exemptions - all 9 papers
- Merit Scholarship recipient
Industry Awards & Competitions
Lakshan Hewage
Won first place in the National Cyber Security Challenge organized by CERT Sri Lanka, competing against students from all universities.
Sachini Wijeratne
Led team that developed AI-powered traffic management system. Beat 50+ teams from universities island-wide.
Chathura Bandara
Recognized by Institute of Quantity Surveyors Sri Lanka for excellence in quantity surveying practice and innovation.
Imalka Jayasundara
Sustainable fashion startup business plan won national competition organized by Sri Lanka Entrepreneurs Association.
Dineth Perera
Recognized as top Microsoft Student Partner in Sri Lanka for organizing tech workshops and hackathons.
Research Publications
Hiruni Wickramaratne
Research contributed to improved dengue diagnostics in Sri Lankan hospitals
Ashan Dissanayake
Adopted by two Sri Lankan banks for threat detection
Nuwanthi Rajapaksha
Influenced Ministry of Health policy on estate healthcare
Kasun Tharanga
Cited in IQSSL guidelines for BIM implementation
Merit Scholarship Recipients
Ceylon Open Campus awards LKR 15 Million annually in merit scholarships to outstanding students based on academic achievement, leadership, and community service.
Thisara Gunasekara
Dulani Amarasena
Janith Liyanage
Shanika Perera
National-Level Achievers
Chamod Wickramanayake
Represented Sri Lanka in WorldSkills Asia 2024 after winning national competition
Randhika Jayawardena
Placed 3rd in National Science Olympiad (University Category)
Thilina Rathnayake
Selected by Ministry of Health for outstanding contribution to public health
Young Professional Awards (Under 30)
Achala Dias
Co-founded AI startup while studying, now valued at $2M
Kaveesha Samarasinghe
Founded healthcare tech company serving 50+ clinics
Rashmika Perera
Leading cybersecurity for major bank, mentoring girls in tech
Employer Recognition
Mahela Rajapaksha
Selected as top graduate hire among 50+ new graduates at Virtusa for exceptional performance
Sandali Wickramasinghe
Received hospital-wide recognition for outstanding patient care in first year of practice
Nipun Gamage
Fast-tracked to Senior QS within 18 months for exceptional cost management performance
Academic Excellence by the Numbers
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I apply for merit scholarships?
Merit scholarships are awarded based on A/L results, leadership, community service, and specific achievements. Scholarships are automatically considered during the application process - no separate application needed. We offer full scholarships (100% tuition), partial scholarships (50-75%), and special scholarships for specific groups (women in STEM, healthcare workers, etc.). Apply early as scholarships are competitive.
What support does Ceylon Open Campus provide for research?
We provide comprehensive research support including faculty mentorship, access to research databases and journals, research methodology training, funding for research projects (up to LKR 100,000), conference presentation support, and assistance with journal publication. Many final-year projects result in conference presentations or journal publications. We actively encourage student research across all programs.
How can I participate in industry competitions and hackathons?
Ceylon Open Campus actively promotes student participation in industry competitions, hackathons, and olympiads. We share competition announcements, provide training and mentorship for participants, sponsor registration fees for major competitions, and organize internal competitions as preparation. Our Innovation Hub helps students form teams and develop competitive projects. Students have won national-level competitions in cybersecurity, software development, business planning, and construction innovation.
What is the Dean's List and how do I qualify?
The Dean's List recognizes students who achieve outstanding academic performance each semester. To qualify, students must achieve a semester GPA of 3.5 or higher (out of 4.0) while taking a full course load. Dean's List recognition appears on transcripts and is highly valued by employers. In 2024, 156 students made the Dean's List across all programs, demonstrating their academic excellence and commitment to learning.
How are top performers recognized and rewarded?
Top performers receive multiple forms of recognition: University Gold Medals for highest GPA in each program, certificates of academic excellence, feature in student achievement publications, priority for industry internships and placements, recommendation letters from faculty, invitations to exclusive networking events with industry leaders, and opportunities to represent Ceylon Open Campus at conferences. Many top performers also receive job offers from leading companies before graduation based on their academic excellence.
Can working professionals achieve academic excellence?
Absolutely! Many of our top performers are working professionals studying part-time. Academic excellence is about dedication, time management, and effective study strategies, not just being a full-time student. We provide flexible schedules, recorded lectures, and weekend classes specifically to support working professionals. Several Dean's List recipients and scholarship winners are part-time students who successfully balance work, study, and family commitments. Your work experience can actually enhance your academic performance by providing practical context for theoretical concepts.
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