The Central Bank Announces the 2022 Financial Literacy Video Essay Competition for Students
The Central Bank of The Bahamas is pleased to announce the start of the 2022 Financial Literacy Video Essay Competition. This is the third year that the competition is being held. For the first time it will extend to local college or university level students enrolled in The Bahamas; in addition to the previous year’s eligibility for primary and secondary school students.
The competition, continues to be promoted under the get Money Smart Bahamas branding. It is open for entries through November 18, 2022.
Local students in the categories of Primary, Junior High, Senior High, and College are invited to produce a three to five minute video essay on a financial literacy related topic. The theme for 2022 is as follows:
“Are Foreign Exchange Controls Still Relevant for The Bahamas?”
Students are encouraged to research and organize their topic before recording their views. Unless at the college level they must also must obtain the consent of a parent or guardian before uploading a copy of their video to the competition website.
Eligible:
Local student(s) currently enrolled in primary, junior or senior high-school, university/college undergraduates.
Submission Guidelines:
Prizes:
|
Primary Grades 4-6 |
Secondary Grades 7-9 |
Senior High Grades 10-12 |
University Undergrad |
First Prize (1) |
$2,500 |
$3,500 |
$4,000 |
$5,000 |
Semi-finalists (up to 3) |
$800 |
$1,000 |
$1,000 |
$1,200 |
Honorable mentions (up to 4) |
$300 |
$350 |
$500 |
$700 |