Recognising dedication, knowledge, outstanding academic achievement and excellence across Buddhist higher education and related disciplines.
Explore Student Awards →These academic awards recognise exceptional results in university examinations and subject-specific studies. Many have been established by benefactors in honour of distinguished individuals.
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Subject: Buddhist Civilization
Eligibility: Highest achievement in Buddhist Civilization in the B.A. (Honours) Degree Programme.
Established by: Dr. Wimala Wijesundara, in memory of Ven. Matara Sri Saddharama Nayaka Thero.
Subject: Buddhist Philosophy
Eligibility: Highest achievement in Buddhist Philosophy in the B.A. (Honours) Degree Programme.
Established by: Pandit Gunapala Senadheera, former Registrar of the Buddhasravaka Dharmapeetha.
Subject: Sanskrit
Eligibility: Highest achievement in Sanskrit in the B.A. (Honours) Degree Programme.
Established by: Ven. Yatagama Dhammapala Thero, in memory of Ven. Yatagama Dhammaratana Thero.
Subject: Ubhatovibhanga & Khandhaka
Eligibility: First Class Honours and highest achievement in Ubhatovibhanga and Khandhaka.
Established by: Ven. Warakawehera Dhammapala Thero, former university lecturer.
This is a separate award from the Buddhist Philosophy award with the same name.
Subject: Buddhist Philosophy
Eligibility: Highest achievement in Buddhist Philosophy in the B.A. (General) Degree Programme.
Established by: Most Ven. Somidenshu Ariyavansa Nayaka Thero and Most Ven. Irihakayama, as listed in the university's award information.
Subject: Sinhala
Eligibility: Highest achievement in Sinhala in the B.A. (General) Degree Programme.
Established by: Mr. P.S.A. Gamage.
Subject: Pāli
Eligibility: Highest achievement in Pāli in the B.A. (Honours) Degree Programme.
Established by: Sasana Sewaka Society, Maharagama, in memory of Dr. H.C.M. Soyza.
Subject: Contemporary Social Understanding
Eligibility: Highest achievement in Contemporary Social Understanding at the G.A.Q. Examination.
Established by: Mr. D.S. Kalugampitiya in memory of his parents.
Subject: Theravāda Abhidharma
Eligibility: First Class Honours and an A-grade distinction in the compulsory Theravāda Abhidharma subject.
Established by: Ven. Warakawehera Dhammapala, former university lecturer.
Subject: Practical Buddhist Studies
Eligibility: Highest achievement in Practical Buddhist Studies in the B.A. (General) Degree Programme.
Established by: Dr. Sengaku Maeda of Japan.
Subject: Pāli
Eligibility: Highest mark in Pāli, with an average of at least 70% in the Special Degree Programme.
Established by: Ven. Kallanchiye Rathanasiri Thero.
Subject: Information Technology
Eligibility: Highest achievement and an average of at least 75% in the four IT course units across the first and second years.
Established by: Mr. Venura Lakshman.
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