BCRD Opens Economists of the Future 2027 Competition

High school students across the Dominican Republic can now apply for the 2027 edition of Economists of the Future, an academic competition organized by the Central Bank of the Dominican Republic (BCRD) to encourage young people to explore economic and financial issues.

For its 14th edition, the contest challenges participants to analyze the impact of geopolitical conflicts on the national economy. The subject invites students to examine how international tensions can influence economic conditions in the Dominican Republic, connecting global developments with issues affecting the country’s economy.

Who Can Participate and What Are the Requirements?

The competition is open to students in their final year of secondary school at public and private educational institutions nationwide, provided their schools are recognized by the Ministry of Education.

Participants must form teams of three students and work under the guidance of a teacher or academic adviser, representing their respective schools. Each team must prepare an original, previously unpublished essay of no more than 10 pages.

The deadline for submitting essays is February 26, 2027. Teams whose work receives the highest evaluations will be invited to present their research before a jury appointed by the Central Bank. Those presentations are scheduled for April 12–16, 2027.

Prizes for the Top Three Teams

The BCRD will recognize the three teams receiving the highest scores. Each student on the winning teams will receive digital equipment, while the teachers or advisers who guided them will receive cash awards.

The judging panel will consist of six professionals appointed by the Central Bank. Its decision will be final, and it may declare one or more of the three award positions vacant if it considers that the submissions do not meet the required standards.

Aula Central Promotes Economic and Financial Education

Economists of the Future is part of Aula Central, the BCRD’s institutional social responsibility program focused on economic and financial education. Through the initiative, the institution seeks to help students build knowledge of economic and financial disciplines while strengthening their research and analytical skills.

The 2027 topic also gives participants an opportunity to consider how events beyond the country’s borders can affect the Dominican economy. Geopolitical tensions may have implications for international trade, energy markets, prices and financial conditions, making the subject relevant to understanding the country’s exposure to global developments.

How to Apply for Economists of the Future 2027

Schools and eligible students can review the official competition rules and obtain the registration form through the BCRD’s Economists of the Future information portal.

With the February 26 submission deadline approaching, interested students will need to organize their three-member teams, secure a teacher or tutor and begin preparing their research in line with the competition requirements.