The FinEmpower National Essay Competition

Your Voice. Your Vision. Our Financial Future.

At FinEmpower, we believe the next generation of financial solutions will come from the students of today. We are looking for bold thinkers, sharp writers, and passionate advocates to tackle the most pressing questions in finance and economics.

The 2026 Challenge: Theme & Submission Categories

The Digital Divide: How FinTech and AI are Reshaping Financial Equality.

This year, we invite you to explore how technology is changing the way we save, spend, and invest. Is the digital revolution making wealth more accessible, or is it creating new barriers? We want to hear your unique perspective.

Why Enter?

Get Published

Winning essays will be featured on the FinEmpower homepage and in our national newsletter, reaching thousands of readers.

Scholarship Prizes

Top winners receive cash prizes to jumpstart their personal investment journey or college fund.

Build Your Resume

Winners and runners-up receive official certificates and digital badges for LinkedIn and college applications.

Expert Feedback

Finalists will have their work reviewed by a panel of industry professionals and academic experts.

Submission Categories

We welcome diverse styles of writing. Choose the one that fits your voice:

The Policy Proposer

Analyze a current financial law or system and suggest a concrete change for the better.

The Personal Narrative

Share a story of how financial literacy (or the lack of it) has impacted your community or family.

The Futurist

Predict how a specific technology (Crypto, AI, Neobanking) will look in 10 years and its impact on the average student.

Submission Guidelines & Deadlines

Contest Requirements
RequirementDetails
EligibilityOpen to all High School students (Grades 9–12).
Word Count750 – 1,200 words.
FormatPDF, Double-spaced, 12pt font.
Submission DeadlineApril 30th, 2026
Winners AnnouncedJune 15th, 2026

How to Submit?

Draft

Review our [Writing Guide] for tips on how to structure a winning essay.

Review

Ensure your essay is original and properly cites any data or external sources.

Upload

Use the button below to submit your entry along with a short bio.