2012-2013 Student Essay Contest

The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis announces the 25th Annual Student Essay Contest open to all high school students in the Ninth Federal Reserve District.

2012-2013 Finalists and Winners Announced

2013 Topic:
How should North Dakota handle its oil boom?

If you have any questions, contact Joe Mahon at Joseph.Mahon@mpls.frb.org or call 612-204-5254.

Writing Guide

Contest Rules

 

Awards

Thirty students will receive $100. In addition, a first-, second- and third-place winner will be selected. The third-place winner will receive an additional $200, and the second-place winner will receive an additional $300. The first-place winner will receive an additional $400 and a paid summer internship at the Minneapolis Fed. The winning essay will also be published in The Region magazine.

New cash incentives for teachers!

See Essay Contest Rules and Awards page for details.

Contest Timetable

   

Student essays due

March 29, 2013

 

Finalists announced

April 19, 2013

 

Student Workshop and Awards Program, Minneapolis, Minn.

May 3, 2013

 

Essay Contest Archive

 

 
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