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 Education Ministry, 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. The 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.
The essays can be submitted in Sinhala, Tamil or English, allowing the 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 first prize winners in each category will receive Rs.30,000, while the second prize winners will receive Rs.20,000. The third, fourth and fifth prize winners will each receive Rs.10,000, recognising the creativity and talent demonstrated through their essays.
Adding further value, the 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.
Amana Bank Assistant Vice President Marketing and Corporate Communications Azim Rali stated, “After seeing the creativity and imagination shared by the 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, the 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.
