Bahamas Financial Literacy Video Essay Competition 2026

Turn an economic policy question into a clear student argument

The Central Bank of The Bahamas is asking students to take a position on a real national issue: whether unrestricted access to U.S.-dollar credit and deposit facilities would help the Bahamian economy. This is a video essay, so a focused argument and credible examples matter more than elaborate production.

Contest details

• Deadline: October 31, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Bahamas time.
• Who can enter: Students enrolled in The Bahamas in grades 4–6, junior high, senior high, or a local university or college undergraduate program through bachelor’s level.
• Entry fee: Free.
• Prizes: Cash prizes are awarded in four education categories, with first prizes reaching up to $5,000. Awards are issued through SandDollar; entrants should consult the current official prize table.
• Video format: An individual 3–5 minute video essay in MP4 or MOV, landscape orientation, 720p or 1080p.

What to cover

Choose a side, explain how the current foreign-currency rules affect borrowers and savers, and support the conclusion with research or practical examples. Put identifying information at the beginning and list sources in closing credits. Copyrighted background music is not allowed.

How to enter

Create an account on the Central Bank’s official Submittable portal, upload the finished file, and complete the required consent information. Entrants age 17 or younger need parent or guardian consent.

Rights terms

Entrants grant the Central Bank permission to share, reproduce, and use submitted material for promotion and public education. Winners must authorize publication of part or all of the video essay in financial-literacy campaigns. Read the current guidelines before submitting.

Read the official Central Bank announcement and enter.

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