31/08/2026
In celebration of Education Month this September in Guyana, we invite all high school students to participate in our essay competition, themed “Protecting Tomorrow: Empowering Young Guyanese Through Financial Literacy and Insurance.”
This year’s competition is held in honour of our late Director, Dr. Ian McDonald, a prominent Guyanese writer whose remarkable contribution to literature and the written word continues to inspire generations. In celebrating the power of young voices and ideas, we are proud to honour his legacy through this initiative.
🖊️ Topics Include:
Protecting Tomorrow: Why Insurance Matters to Young Guyanese.
Financial Literacy and Insurance: What Every Young Guyanese Should Know Before Adulthood
Insurance and the Future of Guyana: Why Protection Matters for National Development.
Ready to showcase your writing skills? Sign up and submit your essay here:
https://forms.gle/sEmcJcMMVcfsK7NY9
📝 Guidelines:
Open to students currently enrolled in a secondary/high school in Guyana.
Essay length: 800-1,000 words, in English.
Demonstrate independent thought, critical analysis, and relevance to Guyana/young Guyanese.
🏅 Prizes:
🥇 1st Prize: Laptop
🥈 2nd Prize: Tablet
🥉 3rd Prize: 30k mAh Power bank
📅 Submission Period: August 31 to September 25
Let’s empower our youth, celebrate the written word, and build a brighter future together, while honouring the enduring literary legacy of Dr. Ian McDonald. 🌟✨