Amana Bank Invites Children to the Second Edition of ‘My Future, My Dream’ All Island Essay Competition
Amana Bank invites children to dream, imagine and express their aspirations, as it brings back its ‘My Future, My Dream’ All Island Essay Competition. Endorsed by the Ministry of Education, the competition invites children across Sri Lanka to showcase their creativity and share their dreams for the future.
Open to children between the ages of 10 and 18, the competition features two age categories. Participants between the ages of 10 and 14 can submit essays of up to 250 words, while those between 15 and 18 can submit essays of up to 400 words. Essays can be submitted in Sinhala, Tamil or English, allowing participants to express their thoughts and creativity in the language they are most comfortable with.
The competition offers participants an opportunity to express their ideas while competing for attractive cash prizes across six categories based on age and language. The 1st Prize winners in each category will receive Rs. 30,000, while the 2nd Prize winners will receive Rs. 20,000. The 3rd, 4th and 5th Prize winners will each receive Rs. 10,000, recognizing the creativity and talent demonstrated through their essays. Adding further value, winners who hold an Amana Bank Kids Account or Teen Account will receive double the respective prize value. The winning essays will be adjudicated by an eminent panel of judges comprising university lecturers and school teachers.
Speaking of the competition, Amana Bank’s Assistant Vice President - Marketing & Corporate Communications, Azim Rali, stated, “After seeing the creativity and imagination shared by participants in our first edition, we are excited to bring ‘My Future, My Dream’ back this year. Every student has a unique way of looking at the future, and we want to give them the opportunity to put those thoughts into words. We encourage parents to support their children in taking part, exploring their ideas and most importantly, enjoying the experience of expressing their dreams through writing.”
To participate in the competition, students can submit their essays either via the online portal (tinyurl.com/MyFutureMyDream) ; via post sent to 353 Galle Road, Colombo 3; or by handing over at any Amana Bank’s branches before 20 December 2026. Submissions should include the full name, school, date of birth, contact number, address, along with the name and signature of the participant’s parent/guardian. More information can be availed by calling the Bank’s hotline 0117 756 756 or visiting any of the nearest branches.
Amãna Bank PLC is a stand-alone institution licensed by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka and listed on the Colombo Stock Exchange, with Jeddah-based IsDB Group being the principal shareholder of the Bank. The IsDB Group is a ‘AAA’ rated multilateral development financial institution with a membership of 57 countries. Testifying its position as a leading practitioner of the non-interest based banking model, Amãna Banks continued to be recognised amongst the Top 50 Strongest Islamic Bank’s in the World by The Asian Banker. Amãna Bank does not have any subsidiaries, associates, or affiliated institutions apart from its engagement with OrphanCare as its Founding Sponsor.
