COLOMBO, May 21 (ePRESS) – Student of Asian International School, Yash Nanayakkara, has brought international recognition to both his school and Sri Lanka after winning a global educational blog competition conducted by the prestigious Immerse Education Institute and securing a £1000 scholarship for an Online Research Program in the United Kingdom.
Yash, who is studying in Lower 6th at Asian International School, earned the scholarship after impressing judges with his exceptional academic writing, intellectual curiosity and strong research potential in the highly competitive global contest.
The Immerse Education Institute praised Yash’s performance, stating that his work “demonstrated the curiosity and intellectual potential we look for in our scholars,” while also describing him as “a perfect candidate to engage with university-level research and develop the scholar’s mindset required for success at top-tier institutions.”
The achievement has further highlighted the growing academic excellence of Asian International School, which has consistently produced students who excel both locally and internationally in education, leadership and extracurricular activities.
The prestigious Immerse Education Online Research Program is recognised globally as a selective academic enrichment programme designed for ambitious high school students seeking exposure to advanced university-level studies and research.
Through the programme, selected students receive opportunities to work closely with expert academic tutors from internationally renowned universities including the University of Oxford, University of Cambridge and leading Ivy League institutions.
Yash’s remarkable success has brought immense pride to Asian International School and showcased the school’s commitment towards nurturing globally competitive students with strong academic and research capabilities.
Education observers believe achievements of this nature reflect the high academic standards maintained by Asian International School while also inspiring more Sri Lankan students to pursue international educational opportunities.
Yash is expected to use the scholarship to further strengthen his research skills and academic knowledge through the Online Research Program, marking another important step in his promising educational journey.
