The program was held under the patronage of the President Maithreepala Sirisena at the provincial council auditorium, New town in Rathnapura where 100 students received their scholarships, which were organised by Sri Lanka Gem Traders Association and the Gem Miners Association.

Minister Thalatha Athukorala, Governor of the Sabaragamuwa Province Marshal Perera, Deputy Minister Dunesh Gankanda, Chairman of the Sri Lanka Gem Traders Association and the Gem Miners Association,