Press Release: The Central Bank Announces the 2024 Financial Literacy Video Essay Competition for Students

Published: Tuesday September 24th, 2024

The Central Bank Announces the 2024 Financial Literacy Video Essay Competition for Students

The Central Bank of The Bahamas is pleased to announce the fifth annual Financial Literacy Video Essay Competition. It is open to students in The Bahamas enrolled in primary, secondary and undergraduate level studies.

The competition continues to be promoted under the Get Money Smart Bahamas branding. It is open for entries through Friday, 1st November 2024.

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 encompassing the 2024 theme:. The theme for 2024 is as follows:

“The Financial Sector is Unprepared for the Future Impact of Climate Change on The Bahamas.”

Students are encouraged to research and organize their topic before recording their views. Unless at the college level, they must also obtain the consent of a parent or guardian before uploading a copy of their video to the competition website.

Competition rules are posted on the Central Bank’s website and social media pages.