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MOHAMED SAHABDEEN AWARDS
A M M SAHABDEEN TRUST FOUNDATION
Incorporated by Act of Parliament No.3 of 1991, Sri Lanka
The Directors of the Trust Foundation inaugurated in 1992 a programme
of excellence to reward men and women of outstanding achievements,
as a standard of recognition and encouragement for collective progress.
These awards are open to any individual or association that has played an exceptional
part in contributing to human development through science, international peace,
literature and the arts irrespective of regional considerations. The bio data
of applicants is carefully evaluated by the Board of Advisers for final selection.
In pursuance of the educational and social objectives of the Foundation,
applications/nominations are invited for the above Awards. Each Award will
carry an outright cash grant, a citation and a certificate
Eligibility:
Any person or association of persons who has made outstanding
contribution to the following disciplines is eligible to be
considered for these Awards:
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the furtherance of inter-cultural, inter-religious, inter-disciplinary or international understanding;
- The advancement of science, including socio-economic, medical, engineering, conservation and environmental sciences;
- literature and the creative arts, history, philosophy, law, religious studies, and mass media;
- human development and related fields
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Evaluation and Selections |
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All applications/nominations will be evaluated by an independent Selection Board in accordance
with the rules of the Foundation. The decision of the Foundation shall be final.
Applications or nominations should consist of bio-data with comprehensive personal
and professional details, publications and other necessary information. The Foundation may
call for additional details if required.
Applicants who responded to our previous advertisement may re-apply
Brief bio details may be e-mailed or posted initially, with additional supporting documents mailed later to: |
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The Secretary
A M M Sahabdeen Trust Foundation
86, 4th Floor, Galle Road, Colombo 3
Tel: 0112399601/2/8
Fax: 0112399603/4
E-mail: ammstrust@gmail.com
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International Awards |
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The following Scholars & Researchers who have made original & outstanding contributions to Human Development were given International Awards during 1993 to date .
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 Dr. Christopher Gregory Weeramantry
Former vice president of the International Court of Justice , Hague , Netherlands received the Mohamed Sahabdeen Award for International Understanding.He later won UNESCO prize for peace Education in 2006. |
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Dr. Gamini Corea
Former Secretary General of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) (1974-1984) and Former Chancellor, Open University of Sri Lanka received the Mohamed Sahabdeen Award for International Understanding. (1994)
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Professor Muhammad Yunus
Reputed Economist, Banker, Social Reformer and Author received the Mohamed Sahabdeen Award for Socio Economic Science. (1994) He was later awarded the Nobel prize for peace in 2006.
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Dr. Arthur Charles Clarke, CBE,
Renowned author of Science and Science fiction and Science fact; inventor of the communications satellite, promoter of world peace and futurist received the Mohamed Sahabdeen Award for Science. (1996) |
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Professor Nalin Chandra Wickramasinghe
Eminent Astrophysicist, Mathematician and Writer received the Mohamed Sahabdeen Award for Science (1996) |
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Professor Chintamani Nagesa Ramachandra Rao
President of the Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research Bangalore, India and Albert Einstein Research Professor received the Mohamed Sahabdeen Award for Science (1996) |
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Late Professor Allama Mahmood Mohamed Uwise
Former Professor of Islamic Tamil Literature Madurai Kamaraj University received the Mohamed Sahabdeen Award for Literature (1997) |
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Dr. Martin Lings
Internationally famous Scholar and writer received the Mohamed Sahabdeen Award for Literature (1997). Died 2005 |
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Professor Jayantha Vishnu Narlikar
Emeritus Professor, Inter University Centre for Astronomy and Astro Physics, Eminent scientist, Researcher and Writer, received the Mohamed Sahabdeen Award for Science (2005)
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Dr.Jayantha Dhanapala
Former under Secretary General of Disarmament Affairs in the United Nations, Diplomat and presently Head of the Peace Secretariat in Sri Lank, reveived the Mohamed Sahabdeen Award for Peace and International Understanding (2005). He was a nominee of the Sri Lankan Government for the post Secretary General United Nations in 2006 but withdrew later. |
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Dr.Godfrey Gunatilleke
Chairman Emeritus and Fellow of the Marga institute, Former member of the Ceylon Civil Servce, Writer and Researcher received the Mohamed Sahabdeen Award for Socio - Economic Studies (2005) |
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Dr.Kumari Jayawardena
Senior Fellow of the Institute of Graduate Studies, Secretary of the Social Scientists Association, Researcher, University Teacher and Writer, received the Mohamed Sahabdeen Award for
Socio - Economic Studies (2005) |
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Mr.Samson Sena Wijesinha
Advocate of the Supreme court of Ceylon. Barrister at low (Middle Temple) Former Chancellor, Open University of S.L. received the Mohamed Sahabdeen Award for Peace and Communal Harmony (2012)
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Rev. Fr Mervyn Fernando
Founder President of Subodhi Institute of Integral Education. Founder Director , Family studies and services Institute at Paul VI centre Colombo S.L Received the Mohamed Sahabdeen Award Intercultural , Inter religious and Inter Disciplinary Understanding (2012)
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Mr. Ahmed Javid Yusuf
Advocate of the Supreme court of Ceylon, former Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Saudi Arabia. Special Envoy of the President to the United Arab Emirates (2000) , . Received the Mohamed Sahabdeen Award for National and International Education (2012)
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