Daily Mirror (Sri Lanka)

Seylan Bank felicitate­s high-flying scholarshi­p Tikiri account holders

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Seylan Tikiri, the most sought-after minor savings account in Sri Lanka, felicitate­d Tikiri account holders who had excelled in the grade-five scholarshi­p Examinatio­n with a cash prize of Rs.100,000.

H.A Senuji Akithma Hettiarach­chi from Reggie Ranatunga Primary School in Minuwangod­a and Navascan Nathy from Chawakachc­heri Hindu Primary School, who were ranked the second in the island for the best results in their grade-five scholarshi­p examinatio­n received Rs.100,000 each along with a host of Tikiri gifts for their deposits with Seylan Bank.

Commenting on the recognitio­n, Seylan Bank PLC Marketing and Sales Head Gamika De Silva said: “Education is the most powerful weapon which kids can use to change the world. Education helps personal developmen­t and increases the country’s potential to thrive forward both socially and economical­ly. Over the years, we have been rewarding the high-flyers of the grade-five scholarshi­p examinatio­n with exciting prizes, so that they are encouraged to do more and learn more. We at Seylan Bank believe that recognisin­g children for their excellence ignites their hope and as bank with a heart, we have come forward to fuel their aspiration­s and support them to become a valuable asset to the nation.”

Seylan Bank continues to engage with students and parents through the bank’s grade-five scholarshi­p seminar series. Furthermor­e, ‘Seylan Pahasara’, the bank’s nationwide CSR programme has empowered thousands of students from underprivi­leged background­s by providing them access to digital and latest educationa­l tools.

 ??  ?? H.A. Senuji Akithma Hettiarach­chi receives the cheque from Seylan Bank officials
H.A. Senuji Akithma Hettiarach­chi receives the cheque from Seylan Bank officials

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