My Story
Vohara Kodikara
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Year 13 (2025–2026)
I am a senior student at Colombo International School Sri Lanka, currently preparing for Edexcel A2.
Driven by academic excellence and a strong interest in Computer Science, I am preparing to apply to top international universities for my undergraduate studies.
Achievements & Awards
* Prefect at Colombo International School
* Year 12/13 Academic Scholarships (3 terms)
* Achieved a partial scholarship for Cambridge/Oxford summer school through the immerse education essay competition
* A Gold medal and a rank of 3 for the 5th International STEM Olympiad 2025
* International Chemistry Quiz (Final Division Ages 17-18) Distinction 2025
* Singapore Math challenge: exemplary Award (highest award) 2025
* Harvard Crimson global case competition: Participation 2025
* Mathalon (math competition) Gold Winner conducted by the Colombo University of Sri Lanka
* Year 12: Chemistry Mock Prize (Colombo International School)
* Currently doing: Harvard University: “CS50 Introduction to Computer Science”
* Completed the Induruwa Sea turtle Conservation Project and Information Center Sri Lanka (2025 - from July 10th to 2025 - August 10th )
* Inter House Senior Badminton Champions (Colombo International School)
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Year 12 (2024–2025)
School: Colombo International School
Subjects & Grades
* A Level Mathematics – A* (591-600)
* AS Level Physics – A
* AS Level Chemistry – A
* I completed 9 IGCSE O-Level subjects with A* in all subjects*, achieving top marks across every subject, including Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, English, French, Human Biology, and Computer Science.
Achievements & Awards
* Pearson Edexcel High Achiever Award for IGCSE 2024
* Year 12 Academic Scholarship (2nd Terms) Colombo International School
* Physics Mock Prize (Colombo International School)
* Harvard University: Energy and Thermodynamics (Completed Online EDX Courses)
* MIT: Basic Circuits and Electronics (Completed Online EDX Courses)
* Member, School Science Club – Participated in scientific discussions, experiments, and STEM-related initiatives.(Colombo International School)
* Member, School Mathematics Olympiad Society – Engaged in advanced problem-solving training and competitive mathematics preparation. (Colombo International School)
* Inter House Senior Badminton Semifinalists (Colombo International School)
* Author: Guide to Electronics, Energy, Thermodynamics & Piezoelectric
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Year 11 (2023–2024)
* IBDP Full Scholarship for High School - One World International School Singapore
* Subject Prizes in Physics, Chemistry, Math, Computer Science, Further Math, and Biology (Stafford International School)
* Double Promoted Grade UP (Year 8 to Year 10)
* Creator of VKFunctions Hub - a web page to educate on STEM and IT tool showcase. (voharakodikarafunctionshub.com)
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Year 10 (2022–2023)
* Pearson Assured Diploma in Information Technology
Grade: Distinction (Highest Honour)
* 2nd Runner-Up – Inter-International Schools under18 Badminton Tournament
Year 8 (2021–2022)
* Kumon Mathematics Certificate of Effort
* Certificate of good effort on Performance Kumon Award
* Author: Short Story Book - A Journey with the Waves
* Author: “Collection of creative Poems”- archived in the National library of Sri Lanka.
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Year 5-7 (2017–2020)
* Year 06 Sports One term Scholarship 2020 (Outstanding Performances) Lyceum International School
* Badminton Captain at Lyceum International School
National-Level Individual Competitions (Sri Lanka)
* Runner-Up – Junior National Championship
* Semi-Finalist – Junior Nationals Championship
* Runner-Up – All Island Open Badminton Championship North Central Province
* Semi-Finalist - Open Badminton Championship
* Winner – Summer Season All-Island Championship
* Runner-Up – All Island Open Badminton Championship, North Central Province
* Winner - Junior Nationals Championship Kalutara District
* Runner-Up - UVA province All Island Badminton Championship
School Competitions
* Champion – Inter-International Schools U12
* Runner-Up – Inter-International Schools U13
* Champion - Sri Lanka Schools under 11 Doubles
Performing Art
* ABRSM – Grade 1 Music Theory – 100% (2019)
* Trinity College London:
* Speech & Drama Level 1 – Distinction
* Group B – Silver Young Performers
* participated and reached to the finals in singing, Kavi and speaking competitions in Lyceum international school.
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Publications & Creative Work
Guide to Electronics, Energy, Thermodynamics & Piezoelectric
A Journey with Waves – Short Story Collection
Collection of Creative Poems – Archived by the National Library of Sri Lanka
VK Functions Hub – STEM & IT education web page
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Skills & Languages
Languages: English (Fluent), Sinhala (Mother Tongue), French (Intermediate)
Technical Skills: Python, C, HTML/CSS, Basic AI/ML exploration
STEM Skills: Electronics, Thermodynamics, Mathematical Modeling, Problem-Solving
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Community Service
Induruwa Sea Turtle Conservation Project & Information Center, Sri Lanka
VK Functions Hub – STEM knowledge and tools for learners
Contact
High-achieving student preparing for admission to top international universities.
Open to academic, research, and leadership opportunities — let’s connect.