Financial Literacy Diaries Essay Contest

The Financial Literacy Diaries Essay Contest is an essay competition for high school students to write 500-1000 word essays on why financial literacy matters and how it shapes financial outcomes. Winners receive a certificate of recognition, a feature column, and the chance to be published on the organiser's website. Every entrant receives a scored rubric with feedback.

Certificate of recognition, a feature column, chance to be published on the organiser's website, and a scored rubric with feedback for each entrant.

High school students in grades 9-12 may enter.

Email the essay as a Word document or PDF to hello@financialliteracydiaries.org with a header containing date submitted, author's first and last name, and essay title; subject line must include “Summer 2026 Essay Contest” and the submitter's first and last name.