CompetitionUrgent: 5 days left

MAS-ESS Essay Competition 2026

Run by Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and Economic Society of Singapore (ESS)

Deadline: 20 April 2026

OnlineSingaporeOne-off submissionHighly selectiveHigh effort

About this opportunity

humanities, competition, An annual essay competition open to all pre-university students in Singapore on an economics or public policy theme. The 2026 theme is Singapore's AI-Driven Economic Future. Essays require original economic analysis and critical thinking. Cash prizes of $3, 000, $2, 000, and $1, 000 for top three entries based on the 2025 prize structure., All pre-university students in Singapore (JC, polytechnic, centralised institute

Who can apply

international school); NSF who completed pre-U also eligible; Singaporean pre-U students studying abroad eligible

What you get

CertificateStipend

Frequently asked

Who runs this?+

Run by Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and Economic Society of Singapore (ESS).

Who can apply?+

international school); NSF who completed pre-U also eligible; Singaporean pre-U students studying abroad eligible

When's the deadline?+

Applications close on 20 April 2026.

Is it paid?+

Yes — the programme provides a stipend. See the organiser's site for exact figures.

What will I walk away with?+

You can expect certificate and stipend.

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