25 July 2025
The Government of Jersey has launched its 2025 Future Economist Essay Competition for
young Islanders with an interest in economics.
A paid internship with the Government’s Economic Unit is being offered for the winning
candidate, alongside the prestigious Colin Powell Award.
The free competition, led by the Department for the Economy, aims to inspire Jersey's next
generation of economists by inviting them to write about the challenges our Island is facing –
including trade wars, inflation, and growth. It is open to all students aged 14 to 18 with the right
to work in Jersey.
The deadline for submission is 21 September 2025 and essays will be judged by an expert panel,
including the Minister for Sustainable Economic Development, Deputy Kirsten Morel, and the
Government of Jersey’s Chief Economist, Tom Holvey.
Deputy Morel said: “Jersey is at a crossroads driven by our demographics, but we can
successfully navigate the way forward for the coming decades with the help of young Islanders
thinking about our economic future. I hope this competition encourages them to do so.”
Tom Holvey said: “The Future Economist Essay Competition is a fantastic opportunity for young
people in Jersey to engage with real-world economic challenges and share their perspectives
with us. We’re excited to hear fresh ideas from the next generation, as they help us shape
Jersey’s future.”
Full details are available here: Future Economists Essay Competition​.​​
gov.je