Benevolent Fund
Extending a helping hand to eligible life members of the Institute of Chemistry Ceylon during critical circumstances, in recognition of their valuable contributions to the Institute and the chemical sciences.
Long-Life Benefit — a one-time award for eligible Fellows aged over 65 years, subject to the Council's assessment of financial need.
Critical Illness Benefit — maximum amount available under this category, subject to eligibility, medical evidence and Council approval.
International Conference Travel Grant — maximum amount per grant for presenting a paper at a conference recognized by IChemC.
Supporting Our Life Members
The Benevolent Fund of the Institute of Chemistry Ceylon has been established to recognize and support eligible life members who have made significant contributions to the Institute and who encounter particular financial or personal challenges.
Through its designated benefit categories, the Fund provides financial assistance in qualifying circumstances, subject to the applicable eligibility requirements and the approval of the Council of the Institute of Chemistry Ceylon.
Basic Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must satisfy the following basic eligibility requirements in addition to the specific conditions applicable to the benefit category concerned.
Life Membership
Must have been a life member of IChemC for more than three years under the Life Member category.
Contribution to IChemC
Must have made significant contributions to the Institute of Chemistry Ceylon.
Residence in Sri Lanka
Must be permanently residing in Sri Lanka and satisfy the eligibility criteria specified for the relevant benefit category.
Benefits Under the Fund
The Fund provides assistance under three categories. Each category has its own conditions, financial limit and approval requirements.
Long-Life Benefit
Financial assistance for eligible senior Fellows who are assessed by the Council as having financial needs.
Eligibility Criteria
- The applicant must be a Fellow of IChemC.
- The applicant must be over 65 years of age.
- Financial need must be assessed by the Council of the Institute of Chemistry Ceylon.
Critical Illness Benefit
Financial assistance for specified serious medical conditions and qualifying accident-related permanent disability.
Covered Medical Conditions
Assistance may be considered for the following conditions and treatments, subject to the medical evidence and approval requirements of the Council.
Surgery, chemotherapy or radiotherapy for cancer.
Kidney or liver transplant.
Permanent disability resulting from an accident.
International Conference Travel Grant
Assistance towards international travel to present a paper at a conference recognized by IChemC.
Eligibility and Conditions
- The grant is intended to support international travel to attend a conference recognized by the Institute of Chemistry Ceylon.
- The applicant must be attending the conference to present a paper.
- The amount awarded will be determined by the Council of the Institute of Chemistry Ceylon.
- A member may receive a maximum of two travel grants on separate occasions.
How to Apply
Members seeking assistance under the Benevolent Fund must submit a formal request to the President of the Institute of Chemistry Ceylon.
All applications must be accompanied by the relevant supporting documents for the benefit category concerned.
Submit Your Request
Institute of Chemistry Ceylon
Please ensure that the request clearly identifies the benefit category under which assistance is sought and includes the relevant supporting evidence and documentation.
For Critical Illness Benefit applications, medical evidence or other acceptable proof must be provided for consideration by the Council.
All requests are subject to the applicable eligibility criteria and the decision of the Council of the Institute of Chemistry Ceylon.