School’s Essay Competition
STUDENTS IN BARBADOS now have a fun way to learn about money AND win some at the same time!
The Caribbean Regional Technical Assistance Centre (CARTAC) has launched an essay competition for students age 9 - 18 as part of the Financially Fit public education programme.
The topic is: "You receive cash as a birthday gift from your favourite uncle or aunt. But you must use it wisely! Write an essay describing what you'd do with your money and why."
Prizes include bank accounts, laptops, book vouchers, websites and more!
The deadline is May 7, 2010.
Go to http://www.financialliteracycaribbean.com and http://www.facebook.com/financialliteracyforthecaribbean for full details or call 256-0505.
CARTAC Financially Fit Schools' Essay Competition You receive cash as a birthday gift from your favourite uncle or aunt. But you must use it wisely!
Write an essay describing what you would do with your money and why.
Use Information from the following websites for the essay:
http://www.financialliteracycaribbean.com
http://www.eccbcentralbank.org/publicawareness/index.asp
http://www.nationalfinancial-literacy.org/tt/home2.htm
www.f
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Download your Entry form below:
Registration for Ages- 9-11 years
Registration for Ages- 12-14 years
Registration for Ages- 15-18 years
Download the official rules here.
