MAS-ESS
Essay Competition 2007/2008
“Singapore’s Growing Income
Disparities: Causes, Consequences
and Policy Options”
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Dear Students:
Once again, the Monetary Authority of Singapore
(MAS) and the Economic Society of Singapore (ESS) invite entries
for the MAS-ESS Economics Essay Competition 2007/2008. Held
annually, the Essay Competition seeks to promote economic
literacy and encourage public awareness and debate on economic
policy and financial issues affecting Singapore.
The Essay title is “Singapore’s Growing
Income Disparities: Causes, Consequences and Policy Options”.
Competition Criteria
The Competition is open to students studying in Singapore
and all Singaporeans studying abroad. There are two categories
of entries. The Pre-University category admits submissions
from Polytechnic, Centralised Institute, International schools,
and Junior College students, as well as from national servicemen
(NSF). The University category admits submissions from students
pursuing tertiary education.
All entrants must comply with the
Terms and Conditions of the Competition. The Competition
will run for about four months beginning 29th November 2007.
All essays must be accompanied by a completed entry form and
a 300-word summary, which must be received no later than
31st May 2008.
Prizes
The following awards will be given to the winning
essays:
| First Prize |
$5,000 |
$2,000 |
| Second Prize |
$2,000 |
$1,000 |
| Third Prize |
$1,000 |
$500 |
* Top three prize winners will be given
the opportunity of an internship posting with MAS
* Top 10 essays (excluding top three prize winners) will be
awarded a certificate of participation and a book-prize
In addition, all Winners will be invited to attend the Competition’s
Award Ceremony, held in conjunction with the
ESS Annual Dinner.
Winning essays will be selected by a panel of judges comprising
representatives from the ESS, MAS, private sector and government
ministries.
How do I enter the Competition and submit
my entry?
1. Please read the Competition's Terms
& Conditions.
2. Entries can be submitted either online or via post. Refer
to Terms
& Conditions for details.
3. All entries are to be accompanied with the relevant Entry
Forms available for download on the ESS website.
Download Entry
Form for Pre-University Category
Download Entry
Form for University Category |
