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Here you will find information about educational and entertaining events and competitions that meet curriculum expectations. Your students can win a cash prize and you can receive a plaque for your school.
"This is one of the most useful projects I have ever been assigned and that I have learned a great deal from it that I intend to put to use throughout my life."
Student, Toronto District School Board
 
"I learned the importance of a financial plan...I saw for myself that the secret to financial success isn't getting an incredibly high-salary job, but by using compound interest, dollar-cost averaging and investing regularly and early in life."
Student, Simcoe County District School Board
 
Get involvedGet Involved: A Fundraising Challenge (grades 6-8)

Students create a fundraising proposal to support a recognized charity of their choice while learning about the impact of helping others in their community and how to allocate monetary funds.

Teacher information (PDF)

Student information (PDF)

Registration form (PDF)

Exemplars (PDF)


Saving and Investment Challenge (grades 9 and 10)

Teach your students effective saving and investing practices. They will learn about the services provided, bank accounts and financial products that are available from financial students. This contest is offered through the Ontario Business Educators’ Association.

You could win:
 $500
$300
$200

Information (PDF)

Lesson Plan (PDF)

Student Entry Form

For more information about this contest, contact billvelosobea@gmail.com


Financial Securities Portfolio Competition (grades 11 and 12)

Students will apply their research, analysis, and decision-making skills to develop an investment portfolio for their client. They will track and monitor the performance of their client’s investment portfolio for a period of six week and complete a detailed analysis at the end.

You could win:
 $750
$500
$300

Competition details (PDF)

Teacher information (PDF)

Student checklist (PDF)

Entry form (PDF)

Online registration form

Consent and waiver form (PDF)

Rubric (PDF)

For more information about this competition, contact: callum@investored.ca


Financial Reality Check Award (grades 11 and 12)

Students will research the cost of a post-secondary program and project their resources and expenses in the first year of the program. They will prepare two budgets (i) living at home and (ii) away from home, analyze their findings and identify strategies to cover expenses or use surplus funds. This competition is open to students in grades 11 and 12. This award is offered in partnership with the Ontario School Counsellors' Association.

You could win:
 $750
$500
$300

Competition details (PDF)

Entry form (PDF)

Consent and waiver form (PDF)

Budget template (XLS - Click to Save when prompted to Open or Save)

Rubric (PDF)

For more information about this competition, contact: Zomarali@rogers.com