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High School Fed Challenge
A national economics research & writing competition empowering high school students to act as future economists
π Act Like a Future Economist
The High School Fed Challenge is an academic research and writing competition where teams of high school students (Grades 9β12) author original economics research. Student teams develop essential skills in teamwork, data literacy, and analytical writing, pursuing an opportunity to be published in the Journal of Future Economists.
π‘ Previous study of economics is not requiredβonly intellectual curiosity and interest in exploring an economic theme!
Theme Announcement Coming September 10, 2026
Check back on September 10 for the release of the official 2026β2027 research theme and competition topic guidelines.
π 2026β2027 Important Dates
π Why Participate in the High School Fed Challenge?
π How to Register & Faculty Advisor Guidelines
Faculty advisors must register their teams online on or before February 15, 2027. Before registering, please review the 2026β2027 High School Fed Challenge Rule Book for everything you need to know about program guidelines and participation rules.
π Faculty Advisor Action Checklist:
- Fill out all team information in the online registration system on or before February 15, 2027.
- Send a completed Principal Acknowledgment Form via email to nyeconed@ny.frb.org. This endorsement is required for team participation.
- Verify Eligibility: Advisors may not be current employees of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors or any Federal Reserve Bank.