First Citizens Bank has recently celebrated the academic excellence of 16 young achievers through its Neo Education Awards. This annual event, held to honor student account holders nationwide, underscores the bank’s dedication to fostering youth empowerment and financial literacy. The Neo account, a savings product tailored for individuals from birth to age 25, aims to instill sound financial habits early in life. This year, the bank doubled the number of awardees from eight in 2024 to 16, reflecting its growing commitment to education and youth development. Recipients received cash prizes directly deposited into their Neo accounts, ranging from $1,000 for Secondary Entrance Assessment (SEA) achievers to $6,000 for top tertiary-level performers. CSEC and CAPE students were awarded $2,500 and $3,000, respectively. Lyndon Balkran, Acting Senior Manager for Market Development, Intelligence, and Promotions, praised the awardees, emphasizing the bank’s belief in nurturing a financially confident generation. Parents and students expressed gratitude, viewing the ceremony as both a celebration of academic success and a motivation to pursue excellence. The Neo Education Awards are a key component of First Citizens’ strategy to promote lifelong financial awareness, bridging academic achievement with responsible money management.