NI YOUNG ECONOMIST OF THE YEAR COMPETITION NOW OPEN

The NI Young Economist of the Year competition is back — bigger and better for 2026! Open exclusively to Year 13 Economics students, this competition invites young economists to tackle real-world challenges in FinTech, productivity, skills, and public service reform.

Entry Formats:
Blog/Essay (1,500 words), Video/Podcast (5 mins), or Presentation (15 slides)

Key Rules:

• Max 3 entries per school
• Individual or groups of up to 5 students
• All school-level participants receive a certificate

Prizes:
Work experience at First Derivative, Amazon vouchers, trophies, and publication on NI Schools Hub.

Deadline: Friday 9 January 2026

Winners Announced: 21 January at Ulster University Economics Schools Conference.

Submit here: https://forms.office.com/e/XNbmSvL2CA

Proudly supported by Ulster University Business School, First Derivative, and CCEA.

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