State banking giant People’s Bank will hold its annual ‘Sisu Udana Kusalatha Pranama’ scholarship presentation ceremony on December 19, 2007 at 2.00p.m. at the Staff Training College of People’s Bank. The scholarship scheme held in conjunction with the anniversary of the Bank, will award scholarships to 51 students who have excelled at the 2006 G.C.E. Ordinary Level examination.

The ceremony is being held for the 14th consecutive year, having been initiated in 1993. Students have been chosen for the scheme according to results certified by the Department of Examinations, on both district and national levels. They are also students who have succeeded at the first sitting of the examination. People’s Bank provides funds for up to two years to these students for their higher education needs.

This scholarship scheme, a corporate social responsibility drive by People’s Bank, aims to make a valuable contribution to the student population of Sri Lanka through involvement in the education sector. It is also conducted in appreciation of the achievements of talented students, thereby nurturing the prolific growth of the future generations of the nation.

The ‘Sisu Udana Kusalatha Pranama’ scholarship presentation ceremony will be held under the patronage of Mr. W. Karunajeewa, Chairman, People’s Bank. It will also be attended by Mr. Asoka de Silva, Chief Executive Officer/General Manager and the corporate management of People’s Bank, together with students, their parents and the Principals of their respective schools. The ceremony will also take on a colorful and live atmosphere with entertainment programs presented by school children.