Seylan Bank and University of Peradeniya Empowers Teenagers with Financial Literacy

Seylan Bank and University of Peradeniya Empowers Teenagers with Financial Literacy

Seylan Bank, the Bank with a Heart, has partnered with the University of Peradeniya as the Official Banking Partner for a nationwide series of workshops aimed at introducing G.C.E. O/L and A/L students to higher education opportunities, career pathways, and enhancing their financial literacy. Through this initiative, Seylan Bank is helping bridge a key gap in Sri Lanka’s education system by empowering students with the knowledge and tools to manage money responsibly, from an early age.

Focusing on students aged 13 to 18, Seylan Bank’s sessions deliver age-appropriate, practical financial education, covering budgeting, saving, digital transactions, and building healthy financial habits. Recognising that financial independence starts well before adulthood, the Bank is committed to empowering students with the skills and mindset to make informed financial decisions early on. By embedding financial literacy at a grassroots level, the initiative supports the development of a financially aware generation that is better equipped to manage its personal finances and contribute to long-term economic stability.

By offering this platform alongside its workshops, Seylan Bank enables students to move beyond theory, building financial confidence and fostering early ownership of their finances. Additional perks, such as seasonal offers and merchant discounts, further reinforce good financial behaviour while aligning with the programme’s broader goal of empowering youth through inclusive banking solutions.

Speaking about the collaboration, Asiri Abhayaratne, Assistant General Manager – Marketing & Sales, Seylan Bank PLC, said, “At Seylan Bank, we believe financial literacy isn’t something that should begin in adulthood. By engaging students as young as 13, we’re helping build a generation that is confident, capable, and financially responsible. Our involvement in this programme reflects our long-term commitment to youth empowerment, equipping students with real-world skills and the tools to take charge of their financial futures. We’re not just talking about money, we’re showing them how to manage it, value it, and use it wisely.’’

Image: Pictured left to right, united in their vision for financially empowered and better-educated youth across the island, N.S. Abeyrathne – Junior Treasurer; D. G. S. Dassanayaka – Vice President; A.T. Witaana – President; and Prof. Janak K. Vidanarachchi – Senior Treasurer of the Concept Pera Student Society, University of Peradeniya, stand alongside Seylan Bank representatives Asiri Abhayaratne – Assistant General Manager – Sales & Marketing; Visakan Gnanasundaram – Manager – Brands Marketing; and Buddhika Lokuge – Brand Executive.