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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.

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