2010-2011 Student Essay Contest

The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis announces the 23rd Annual Student Essay Contest open to all high school juniors and seniors in the Ninth Federal Reserve District.

Writing Guide | Rules | Awards | Timetable | Archive

What role, if any, should government play in creating jobs?

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

Writing Guide

Topic Primer – Coming soon
Bibliography – Coming soon
Economic Principles To Keep in Mind – Coming soon
Tips on Writing a Winning Essay

Rules

Awards

Two Divisions: Standard and Advanced Economics

Thirty students will receive a $100 U.S. savings bond. In addition, a first- and second-place winner will be selected from each division. The two second-place winners will each receive an additional $200 savings bond, and the two first-place winners will each receive an additional $400 savings bond. One first-place winner will be selected as the overall winner of a paid summer internship at the Minneapolis Fed. The winning essay will also be published in The Region magazine.

Contest Timetable
Student essays due	March 2011 (date TBA)
Finalists announced	April 2011 (date TBA)
Student Workshop and Awards Program, Minneapolis, Minn.	April 2011 (date TBA)