Deadline: 30 September 2011
As part of an on-going financial literacy program, the Bank of Mauritius is launching the first edition of the Financial Literacy – Essay Competition open for students of Forms IV and V of the Republic of Mauritius. The aim of the competition is to create/enhance awareness among students on topical issues relating to financial literacy. The theme for this edition is:
Importance of saving for youngsters
Conditions for participation
1. Essays must be within a range of 1,800 – 2,000 words.
2. Essays must be typed in A4 format using Times New Roman size 12 font and 1.5 line spacing. The page number should be centred at the bottom of the page. Charts and Tables, if any, must be included as appendices.
3. All materials used as reference for the Essay must be listed as appendix.
4. Participants should be grouped in teams of three and any individual participant cannot be member of more than one team.
5. Only one entry per team will be accepted and not more than five entries from one institution. All entries should be certified by the respective institutions.
6. Essays must be submitted in duplicate together with an entry form duly completed. Entry forms can be downloaded from the Bank’s website at http://bom.intnet.mu
7. Essays together with the entry forms must be submitted in sealed envelopes marked “Financial Literacy - Essay Competition” by 16h00 at latest on Friday 30 September 2011, and addressed to:
The Chairperson
Financial Literacy Committee
Bank of Mauritius
Sir William Newton Street
Port Louis
Participants from Rodrigues may submit their essays at the Bank of Mauritius Rodrigues Office.
8. Essays will be assessed by a Panel from the Bank whose decision shall be final.
9. The Bank reserves the right to publish essays on its website or in print, with due credit given to
the authors.
Contact Information:
For submissions: The Chairperson, Financial Literacy Committee, Bank of Mauritius, Sir William Newton Street, Port Louis
Website: http://bom.intnet.mu