SCHOOLS ESSAY COMPETITION

The Botswana Institute of Bankers, in conjunction with its Corporate Members and the Public Education Programme on Banking of the Bank of Botswana, invites entries from pupils in Junior Community and Senior Secondary Schools in Botswana, as well as from pupils in upper Primary School (Standard 5-7).

 

The theme of the 2011 Schools Essay Competition is:

“Discuss ways in which bank fraud can be controlled and prevented in Botswana”

Seven awards, sponsored by the Bank of Botswana, Barclays Bank of Botswana, Standard Chartered Band and First National Bank of Botswana will be made as follows:

UPPER PRIMARY SCHOOLS (STANDARD 5-7)

        i.           The best essay from a pupil in upper primary in a Non-Urban Primary School.

      ii.           The best essay from a pupil in upper primary in an Urban Primary School.

SECONDARY SCHOOLS

 

        i.            The best essay from a pupil in a Non-Urban Junior Secondary School.

      ii.            The best essay from a pupil in a Non-Urban Senior Secondary School.

    iii.            The best essay from a pupil in an Urban Junior Secondary School.

    iv.            The best essay from a pupil in an Urban Senior Secondary School.

      v.            The best overall essay.

All students from all Secondary Schools and pupils in upper Primary School (Standards 5-7) in Botswana are encouraged to enter. All entries must be submitted through the relevant school administration. Entries will not be received directly from the students themselves.

Essays should be forwarded by the School administration to:

The Director

Botswana Institute of Bankers

Private Bag 00404

Gaborone

On or before 30 June 2011

Please note that the Botswana Institute of Bankers is located at Plot No. 184, Tlale House, Ground Floor, Gaborone, just off the Main Mall, close to the South African High Commission and opposite BEDIA. The entrance is on the Northern side of the Building.